Predictors of individual employability of career transition professionals

Abstract

The new economic and technological paradigms imply the need for individuals to remain active, adaptable to constant changes in the labor market and capable of implementing employability promotion strategies. This study aimed at investigating predictors of employability among professionals in career transition. Participants were 181 individuals who answered an online questionnaire that assessed employability, career adaptability, career decision, self-reflection and insight. Results indicated that employability was predicted by insight, control, confidence and career decision, that together explained 51% of the total variance. These results corroborate previous studies but also add the importance that insight assumes in the development of individual employability. In terms of implications for practice, this study contributes to providing professionals in this area with greater knowledge about the predictors of individual employability in career transitions.