Aspired Career Persona
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A Aspired Career Persona is a career persona that an individual strives to achieve.
- AKA: Ideal Career Identity, Future Professional Persona.
- Context:
- It can (frequently) involve Self-Development and Skill Acquisition as individuals work toward embodying their aspired career identity.
- It can (often) be a reflection of an individual's Long-Term Career Goals and their desired professional trajectory.
- It can (often) reflect their career goals and professional aspirations.
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- It can be associated to a Career Vision (e.g. in a clearly articulated career goal).
- It can be influenced by Role Models or Mentors who exemplify the career attributes one wishes to adopt.
- It can be shaped by the Cultural and Societal Expectations related to success and achievement in a particular field.
- It can lead to the pursuit of specific Education and Training opportunities that align with the desired career path.
- It can evolve over time as an individual's career progresses and their goals or interests change.
- It can serve as a motivational tool, driving individuals to take proactive steps toward career advancement and personal growth.
- It can be challenged by External Constraints such as economic conditions, market demand, or organizational limitations.
- It can influence one's approach to Career Networking and the selection of Professional Opportunities that align with the desired persona.
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- Example(s):
- Aspired Corporate Executive Persona, where an individual aims to reach a C-suite position, focusing on leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational influence.
- Aspired Academic Persona, where an individual aspires to become a tenured professor, emphasizing research excellence, publication, and academic contributions.
- Aspired Creative Professional Persona, where an individual seeks to establish a reputation in the arts, focusing on originality, innovation, and creative expression.
- Aspired Entrepreneurial Persona, where an individual aims to successfully launch and grow a startup, embodying risk-taking, innovation, and business acumen.
- Aspired Healthcare Professional Persona, where an individual strives to become a leading figure in the medical field, emphasizing patient care, medical expertise, and professional ethics.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Current Career Persona, which represents an individual's present professional identity rather than their future aspirations.
- Perceived Career Persona, which is how others view an individual's career identity, regardless of the individual's personal aspirations.
- Lapsed Career Persona, where an individual's previous career goals or identity no longer align with their current aspirations or career path.
- See: Career Identity, Professional Development, Mentorship, Goal Setting