Based on Career anchors method, Edgar Schein developed the idea of career anchors. Career anchors are what people most want out of a career and what ultimately drives to take final decision. This test modified with these 9 major variants which are
Money, Power, Meaning, Expertise, Innovation, Social affiliation, Autonomy, Security and Status.
He came up with 8 career anchors which are listed below:.
- Autonomy/independence - wanting to be self reliant - useful with today's contracting out.
- Security/stability - wanting to remain with one employer for life - not so likely any more.
- Technical/functional competence - to identify with a professional discipline.
- General management - having a broad, overview, facilitating role, not a specialist.
- Entrepreneurial creativity - a premium wherever innovation drives competitiveness.
- Service - dedication to worthwhile causes ranging from the environment to poverty.
- Pure challenge - just solving difficult problems - no pattern necessary.
- Life style - disinclination to sacrifice life style solely for career advancement.
