Recently, the linear, horizontal type of perceiving the phases of life, is more and more often replaced by vertical, indicating the interpenetration of individual phases and roles and spaces of human activity.
We are talking about a life-course approach: a changing careers trajectory, where a „career” is no longer understood as a job-related concept but also as a „LIFE-LONG SELF-IMPROVEMENT PROCESS” (Matulcikova, Brevenikova, 2014)
New approach defines career as a life pathway mainly the professional one, in which one acquires new experience and fulfils their personal potential. This concept of career is broader: covering the preparation for one’s occupation and development of qualifications as a lifelong process and it does not include only the course of work positions. (Matulcikova, Brevenikova, 2014)
The following visual presentation (Figure 1.) describes this new approach:
Resource: A. Kalache http://www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/fcasfiles/Publications/The%20Longevity%20Revolution.pdf
Labour market context note:
Employee life stages are becoming ever more distinct and employers need to tap into these stages if they are to get the best out of their people and deliver to their customers in ways that make business sense. In fact, focusing on life stages rather than generational stereotypes is a more effective, progressive and inclusive approach.