Title: Protean career attitude, perceived internal employability and perceived external employability; does self-efficacy make a difference?

Authors: Razia Sultana; Omer Farooq Malik

Addresses: Al-Yamamah University Riyadh, 7010 King Fahd Rd., Al Qirawan, Riyadh 11512, Saudi Arabia; COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan ' COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan

Abstract: This research examines the mediation of self-efficacy on the linkages between protean career attitude, perceived internal employability, and perceived external employability. The study proposes that self-efficacy facilitates protean individuals to develop high perceived internal and external employability. Using a stratified random sampling method, a sample of 241 faculty members was drawn from ten major universities of Pakistan. Research findings confirmed the expectation of full mediation of self-efficacy on perceived internal employability. Yet partial mediation was noted for protean career attitude and perceived external employability relationship. The study provides fresh insight to managers and practitioners of contemporary careers.

Keywords: protean career attitude; PCA; self-efficacy; perceived internal employability; perceived external employability.

DOI: 10.1504/MEJM.2020.108076

Middle East Journal of Management, 2020 Vol.7 No.4, pp.343 - 364

Received: 20 Mar 2019
Accepted: 06 Apr 2019
Published online: 02 Jul 2020 *

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