Ginzbergs Career Development Theory

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Key Points
Career choice and development are based on rational and
conscious action of an individual.
Occupational choice is a long term process
The process becomes increasingly irreversible
The eventual choice represents a compromise between what
the individual would ideally prefer and the available realistic
possibilities.
Occupational choice and eventual entry is a process consisting
of a series of stages that the individual will go through.

ree (3) Periods of Career Developme

1.Fantasy (childhood, up to age 11)

2.Tentative (adolescence, 11 to 17)
3.Realistic (adulthood, 17 to 20 something

Fantasy (childhood, up to age 11)

It is a stage characterized by
wishful thinking and arbitrary
choices.
children ignore reality, their own
potentials and abilities

Stereotypical roles :
doctor, policeman, priest,
teacher, etc.

Tentative (adolescence, 11 to 17)

Interest stage likes and dislikes

Capacity stage things you do better
than other things
stage whats important to you

Value
Transition stage

self-reliance and
awareness of occupations

ealistic (adulthood, 17 to 20 something)

Exploration stage

explore college or
formal training
Crystallization stage declare major or
commit to certain type of
work
Specification stage specialize in grad
school or specific job