Life event | Mean value | |
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1 | Death of spouse | 100 |
2 | Divorce | 73 |
3 | Marital separation | 65 |
4 | Detention in jail or other institution | 63 |
5 | Death of a close family member | 63 |
6 | Major personal injury or illness | 53 |
7 | Marriage | 50 |
8 | Redundancy | 47 |
9 | Marital reconciliation | 45 |
10 | Retirement from work | 45 |
11 | Major change in the health or behaviour of a family member | 44 |
12 | Pregnancy | 40 |
13 | Sexual difficulties | 39 |
14 | Gaining a new family member (i.e. birth, adoption, older adult moving in, etc.) | 39 |
15 | Major reorganisation at work | 39 |
16 | Major change in financial state (i.e. a lot worse or better off than usual) | 38 |
17 | Death of a close friend | 37 |
18 | Changing to a different line of work | 36 |
19 | Major change in the number of arguments with spouse (i.e. either a lot more or a lot less than usual regarding child rearing, personal habits, etc.) | 35 |
20 | Taking on a mortgage | 31 |
21 | Foreclosure on a mortgage or loan | 30 |
22 | Major change in responsibilities at work (i.e. promotion, demotion, etc.) | 29 |
23 | Son or daughter leaving home (marriage, attending university) | 29 |
24 | In-law troubles | 29 |
25 | Outstanding personal achievement | 28 |
26 | Spouse beginning or ceasing work outside the home | 26 |
27 | Beginning or ceasing formal schooling | 26 |
28 | Major change in living condition (new home, home improvements, deterioration of neighbourhood or home, etc.) | 25 |
29 | Change to personal habits (dress, quitting smoking) | 24 |
30 | Troubles with the boss | 23 |
31 | Major changes in working hours or conditions | 20 |
32 | Changes in residence | 20 |
33 | Changing to a new school | 20 |
34 | Major change in usual type and/or amount of recreation | 19 |
35 | Major change in church activity (i.e. a lot more or a lot less than usual) | 19 |
36 | Major change in social activities (clubs, movies, visiting, etc.) | 18 |
37 | Taking on a loan (car, tv, freezer, etc.) | 17 |
38 | Major change in sleeping habits (a lot more or a lot less than usual) | 16 |
39 | Major change in number of family get togethers | 15 |
40 | Major change in eating habits (a lot more or less food intake, or very different meal hours or surroundings) | 15 |
41 | Holiday | 13 |
42 | Major holidays | 12 |
43 | Minor violations of the law (parking tickets, etc.) | 11 |
Changing workplace trends | Impact on career resilience |
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The rise of the gig economy – with an increase in short-term contracts and freelance work. | While this approach is successful for many, managing the reduced job and financial security, and making it work for you, requires career resilience. |
The emphasis on workplace diversity – changing how companies view, support and invest in diversity. | This shift could open up new career opportunities for those who might not previously have applied for certain roles – having the confidence to do so is closely linked with career resilience. |
A significant widening of the skills gap, i.e. the gap between the skills employees have and the skills needed to do their jobs. | While many employers are taking responsibility for upskilling their workforces, career resilience plays a part in your willingness to embrace new skills and seek further learning. |
The acceleration of digital development, e.g. artificial intelligence, social media platforms, virtual reality etc. | We all have examples of when technology has changed our working practices or environment – but the adaptability required to embrace these changes depends on your career resilience. |
The demand for employee well-being – exacerbated by an increase in remote working, particularly during the global pandemic. | Employees are demonstrating their career resilience by successfully adapting their working practices, but are also prioritising their own needs and expecting their employers to provide support. |
‘Designating, involving, or following a pattern of employment characterized by a succession of short-term contracts or part-time work, rather than the more traditional career model of a long-term, full-time job.’
Name of resilient person | |
Characteristics |
Authenticity • Adventure • Balance • Bravery • Compassion • Challenge • Citizenship • Community • Creativity • Curiosity • Determination • Fairness • Freedom • Friendship • Fun • Generosity • Growth • Honesty • Integrity • Justice • Kindness • Knowledge • Leadership • Learning • Love • Loyalty • Openness • Optimism • Recognition • Respect • Responsibility • Security • Self-respect • Social connection • Spirituality • Stability • Status • Wealth • Wisdom
Physical fitness is one pathway toward resilience because it is associated with many traits and attributes required for resilience. In addition, physical fitness confers resilience because regular exercise and/or physical activity induces positive physiologic and psychological benefits, protects against the potential consequences of stressful events, and prevents many chronic diseases.
He explains that a person who is self-aware, socially adept, and empathetic [… has] the social and relational skills to be able to handle unexpected and unfortunate circumstances. They know how to advocate for themselves, to problem solve, and to seek support when they need it the most.
Being supportive and compassionate to others can have a positive impact on our emotional adjustment – when we feel needed and believe that we can help others, we also become stronger and more resilient.
Strengths | Score (1 to 5) |
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Concern | |
1. Thinking about what my future will be like | |
2. Realising the implications of today’s choices for my future | |
3. Preparing for the future | |
4. Becoming aware of the education and career choices of others | |
5. Planning how to achieve my goals | |
6. Actively engaging with my career | |
Control | |
7. Remaining positive | |
8. Making decisions by myself | |
9. Taking responsibility for my actions | |
10. Acting in line with my values and principles | |
11. Relying on myself | |
12. Doing what’s right for me | |
Curiosity | |
13. Exploring my opportunities | |
14. Looking for opportunities to grow as a person | |
15. Investigating options before making a choice | |
16. Observing different ways of doing things | |
17. Probing deeply into questions that I have | |
18. Becoming curious abut new opportunities | |
Confidence | |
19. Performing tasks efficiently | |
20. Taking care to do things well | |
21. Learning new skills | |
22. Working to my full potential | |
23. Overcoming obstacles | |
24. Solving problems |
Concern: the key question here is ‘Do I have a future?’ – individuals with high concern are seen to be looking ahead, scanning their environment for the need to change and taking a planning, future-oriented approach to their career. Individuals with low concern may need support to help them believe in the future and extend their thinking. You’ll explore the concept of control further in the next section. Control: characterised by the question ‘Who owns my future?’ – high control is evidenced through a disciplined, organised, deliberate approach to moving through work life. Curiosity: this addresses ‘What will I do?’ – it involves exploration of options, through experiences or daydreams, the seeking of information and clarification of values to allow a sense of calling to develop. Confidence: this refers to the question ‘Can I do it?’ and looks at self-esteem, self-efficacy and courage. (adapted from Wright and Frigerio, 2015, p. 9)
Phase out phrases like, ‘I have no choice’, and, ‘I can’t…’ You can replace them with, ‘I choose not to,’ or, ‘I don’t like my choices, but I will…’ Realizing and acknowledging that you always have a choice (even if the choices aren’t ideal) can help you to change your situation, or accept it more easily if it really is the best of all available options.
when you only have 30 seconds to write your three most important goals, your answers will be as accurate as if you had 30 minutes or three hours. Your subconscious mind seem to go into a form of ‘hyper-drive’ and your three most important goals will pop out of your head and onto the paper, often to the surprise of the person doing the exercise.
Goal: | To build my physical health in order to support my overall resilience. |
Development/training/knowledge needed to reach my goal: | I’d like to identify a form of exercise that I can enjoy and feel motivated to engage with on a regular basis. |
Action plan: | |
Outcome: | I’ve signed up for a Pilates class that starts next week |
Evaluation: | This is a positive first step towards improving my fitness |
Next step: | Ask for regular feedback from the instructor to help me measure my progress |
Goal: | To explore alternative career ideas. |
Development/training/knowledge needed to reach my goal: | It would be useful to talk to someone about my career options. |
Action plan: | |
Outcome: | I’ve visited my university website and they have lots of careers information on there. I can book an online alumni appointment when I’m ready. |
Evaluation: | Using the resources on the website, I’ve already researched one new career area. |
Next step: | Decide whether the sector I’ve researched is interesting or not and move onto the next. |
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