a). life stages.
People change constantly and thus view their careers differently at various stages of their lives. These changes are caused by the aging process, opportunities for growth, and status.
The basic life stages are:
Establishing Identity
- Reached in the ages 10-20 years
- Career alternatives are explored
- Individual moves into the adult world
Growing and getting established
- Reached in the ages 21-40 years
- Individual chooses an occupation and establishes a career path
Self-maintenance and Self Adjustments
- Achieved in the ages 41-50’s
- Life accepted or adjusted
- Career change and divorce may occur
Decline
- Beyond say 55 years of age
- Period of diminishing physical and
- Mental capabilities
- Low aspiration and motivation
- Period of forced retirement
Individuals come up with different career development needs at the different stages in their lives.