The emphasis on the notion of boundaryless careers has stimulated a growing research interest in the relationship between inter-organizational mobility and career success. The present study explores the effect of external and internal careers on salary attainments of managerial and professional employees. The research has been conducted in a sample of highly educated employees in Italy and proposes an original approach to the modelling of career paths based on the respondents’ retrospective career history. We found that inter-organizational mobility only has a positive impact on objective success for workers engaged in professional careers. Theoretical implications for career research as well as applied implications are discussed.

Do external careers pay off for both managers and professionals? The effect of mobility on objective career success

Profili S;
2013-01-01

Abstract

The emphasis on the notion of boundaryless careers has stimulated a growing research interest in the relationship between inter-organizational mobility and career success. The present study explores the effect of external and internal careers on salary attainments of managerial and professional employees. The research has been conducted in a sample of highly educated employees in Italy and proposes an original approach to the modelling of career paths based on the respondents’ retrospective career history. We found that inter-organizational mobility only has a positive impact on objective success for workers engaged in professional careers. Theoretical implications for career research as well as applied implications are discussed.
2013
career success
inter-organizational mobility
boundaryless career
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