Question

Igor graduated with a bachelor's degree in statistics and found an entry-level job as a data analyst for a large soft drink company. He notices that most of the manager's in his department have master's degrees. He starts to research about whether or not to pursue a master's degree so that he can advance his career. During his next meeting with his boss, he is going to as if he can take on more responsibilities with his team. Which stage of career development is Igor experiencing?

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

The stage of career development Igor is experiencing is stage number 2, the Establishment stage.

Igor has found his first real job and he is noticing that other executives and their bosses have a master's degree. So he realized that in order to climb the corporate ladder, he has to consider studying a master's degree too. In this stage, the employee is motivated to learn and grow. It is willing and able to accept more responsibilities to prove to its boss what he is capable of doing and accomplish.

The other stages are 1) Exploration, 3) Mid-career, 4) Late-career, and 5) Decline.