Antecedent of Subjective Career Success: A Systematic Literature Review

ABSTRACT

Subjective career success is a deeply personal and individualized measure of ones satisfaction and fulfilment in their professional life. Unlike traditional objective measures of success, such as salary or job title, subjective career success focuses on the individuals perception of their accomplishments, growth, and overall well-being in their career. In this paper, we will explore the concept of subjective career success, its significance in the modern workplace, and the factors that contribute to achieving it. This systematic review undertakes the 76 articles based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and analyses the literature. This study includes a narrative and framework-based review. Finding from the literature highlight various factors that contribute to subjective career success. In the brief overview of the literature in another setting, several areas for further research are identified along with future research paths derived from the ADO framework. Finally, it also provides a more comprehensive summary of the managerial and theoretical implications derived from research on achieving success in ones career.

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