The New Career Readiness

Benefits of Academic and Career Well-Being for Learners

Career well-being, which includes academics, is the most influential facet of Well-Being overall, according to Gallup. Career well-being means answering “yes!” to the question, “do you like what you do every day?”

Subjective well-being, also called Happiness, as described in To Be Happier, by Dr. Lawrence K. Jones, NCC

When students have strong career well-being, which also means they are in an academic environment congruent with their Holland personality, interests, values and skills, they are more likely to be successful.  Research from ACT shows that a close match (congruence) predicts:

  • Higher grades

  • Persistence in a major or program of study,

  • Higher rates of on-time graduation,

  • Higher job satisfaction and performance, and

  • Higher salaries.

We have a number of resources that explore the 7 facets of Subjective Well-Being, the research foundation, and practical tips for strengthening them.

How to Strengthen Career Well-Being

How to be Happier eBook, by Career Key Founder Dr. Lawrence K. Jones, NCC

Fall 2022 “Career Well-Being for All in the Real World” presentation to the Pacific Northwest TRIO Association, higher education institutions that serve low income, first generation college students. (PDF slides with notes)