Contemporary Career Orientations: An Empirical Study among Student Migrants from Kerala
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contemporary career orientation, protean career, boundaryless career, student migrants, keralaAbstract
Career growth has become both an opportunity and a challenge in the rapidly evolving world of today. Traditional career orientations, characterized by linear advancement within a single organization, have progressively transitioned to more dynamic, self-directed career paths. Protean and boundaryless career orientations are the most prominent among various contemporary career orientations. Migration patterns are increasingly shaping labor markets and educational landscapes. The study of migrant students' career orientations is highly relevant in today's globalized context. The present study aimed to understand the contemporary career orientations, especially the protean and boundaryless career orientations, among student migrants from Kerala. 200 international students from Kerala participated in the study. The study results indicate that the student migrants have a strong inclination toward proactive career orientations. The findings provide valuable insights into various dimensions, such as self-direction, value-driven behavior, boundaryless mindset, and the organizational mobility preferences exhibited by student migrants. The study also carries practical implications for enhancing the career development of student migrants.
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