ONTOGENETIC HYPOSTASES BETWEEN CAREER METAPHORS AND CAREER ORIENTATIONS

Abstract

In existing researches the relationships between metaphors, structure and career orientation are often assumed. Few arguments are brought to the systematization of hypostases between them. Validation of career metaphors can certainly bring new professional representations. In this article we theoretically debate the ontogenetic relations between anchors, career anchor orientations, career structures and metaphors and statistically certify the importance of professional and territorial aspects of employees career orientation.

Keywords

• career metaphors; career structure; career orientations; vertical career orientation (OCV); horisontal career orientation (OCO); guidance to conditions (OCC); professional balance.