The New Career Readiness
Benefits of Academic and Career Well-Being for Learners
Career well-being, which includes academics, is the most influential facet of Well-Being overall, according to Gallup. Career well-being means answering “yes!” to the question, “do you like what you do every day?”
Subjective well-being, also called Happiness, as described in To Be Happier, by Dr. Lawrence K. Jones, NCC
When students have strong career well-being, which also means they are in an academic environment congruent with their Holland personality, interests, values and skills, they are more likely to be successful. Research from ACT shows that a close match (congruence) predicts:
Higher grades
Persistence in a major or program of study,
Higher rates of on-time graduation,
Higher job satisfaction and performance, and
Higher salaries.
We have a number of resources that explore the 7 facets of Subjective Well-Being, the research foundation, and practical tips for strengthening them.
How to Strengthen Career Well-Being
How to be Happier eBook, by Career Key Founder Dr. Lawrence K. Jones, NCC
Fall 2022 “Career Well-Being for All in the Real World” presentation to the Pacific Northwest TRIO Association, higher education institutions that serve low income, first generation college students. (PDF slides with notes)