Abstract

SANTOS, Gilmara; SAMPAIO, Célia; TAVEIRA, Maria do Céu  and  SILVA, Ana Daniela. Protean Orientation and Success in the University-Labor Market Transition. Rev. bras. orientac. prof [online]. 2025, vol.26, n.1, pp.83-90.  Epub July 11, 2025. ISSN 1984-7270.  https://doi.org/10.26707/1984-7270/2025v26n0107.

The transition of university students to the job market is a critical phase that impacts their professional trajectories. This study examines the relationship between protean career orientation and success in the university-to-work transition in a sample of 594 recent graduates in Portugal. Using validated scales, four dimensions of success were assessed: professional insertion, career confidence, work adaptation, and financial independence. Results show that protean career orientation is a significant predictor of all analyzed dimensions, emphasizing the importance of proactive strategies in building successful careers.

Keywords : protean career orientation; professional transition; occupational success; job market.

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