The changing nature of careers: A review and research agenda

This review analyzes how the changing nature of careers can be conceptualiz ed by examining two major categories of careers research. Specifically, the developmental stage theories of Super (1957) and Levinson (1978, 1986, 199 6) and the boundaryless career concept (Arthur & Rousseau, 1996) are used t o assess our understanding of careers in today's dynamic work environment. Directions for future research on existing topics, as well as five major re commendations for a new research agenda, are offered. (C) 1999 Elsevier Sci ence Inc. All rights reserved.