Hope is increasingly recognized as an important psychological resource for career development, yet the empirical research on its functioning in this domain is sparse. This paper describes an investigation of how dispositional hope is related to career decidedness, career planning, and career...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the residual influence that the early career experiences of accountants might have on careers in the field. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews semi-structural interviews with former Arthur Andersen personnel. Findings – The...

This article discusses the findings and specific implications of HR policies from career development research which considers the longitudinal effects of first job experiences. The basic premise is that the initial job experiences and attitudes of young people are critical in shaping their...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine potential antecedents and consequences of work engagement in a sample of male and female managers and professionals employed in various organizations and industries in Egypt. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from 242...