Investigating the Impact of Boundaryless Career Attitudes on Career Success: Decisive Role of Job Crafting

Abstract

Purpose: Volatile labor market conditions have increased the uncertainty regarding job security which resultantly shifted the career transition focus from organization to individual for career development. Now, employees seem much more responsible for their self-career management. In these circumstances, new career management concepts are gaining attention i.e. Boundaryless career attitudes (BCA), Job Crafting behaviors (JCB), Employability and Success. Hence, the study aims to check the effect of BCA on Career Success through JC and Employability. Design/Methodology/Approach: This is a quantitative, survey-based study which is conducted on the universities’ permanent faculty members of Pakistan. Findings: The results conclude that there exists a positive impact of BCA on Career Outcomes directly and through proactive behavior. Implications/Originality/Value: The study enhances the BCA literature with said career outcomes and provides a guideline to the employees to achieve desired targeted career results.

Keywords

• Boundaryless Career Attitude
• Job Crafting
• Subjective Career Success
• Perceived Employability