Individual versus Organization Perspective

Traditional Career Stages

Will performance increase or decline?

High

5 1510 352520 4030 5045 6055 7065 75Age

Low

Getting first job and being

accepted

The elder statesperson

Preparing for retirement

Exploration Estblshment Mid career Late Career Decline

Transition from school to

work

Job Performance

EXPLORATION STAGE

ESTABLISHMENT STAGE

MID CAREER STAGE

Mid- Career

LATE CAREER STAGE

DECLINE STAGE