프로티언 커리어 관점으로 본 현직 비서의 이직 경험

This study examines the changes and administrative assistants' experiences of job transitions from a protean career perspective. The aim is to improve the understanding of factors influencing career development and how they align with personal values and goals. The data collected were qualitative to gain insights into the importance of the protean career development process. A total of eight interviews were gathered as a sample of current administrative assistants who have experienced job transitions. The results indicate that interviewees take pride in their current profession as administrative assistants and consider salary and advancement opportunities as the most crucial factors when choosing a career. This confirms a strong association between psychological success and personal growth in a protean career path. Further, the findings provide evidence that self-confidence at work was the primary motivation for transitioning into administrative assistant roles. This emphasizes the importance of personal suitability in a protean career development. Lastly, the data suggest that all participants expressed high satisfaction with their job transitions. It has practical implication in career development of executive assistants such as training in redefining work, professional networking, and other areas of professional development.