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Career Anchors and Job/Role Planning FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Edgar H. Schein Career Anchors and Job/Role Planning FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What are career anchors? Career anchors are those aspects of a job or career that are motivating to you and that you would not want to give up when accepting a position or changing careers. What is this package about? This package enables you to determine the main career anchor for your present and future career and to analyze present and future jobs to determine what career changes might be desirable for you. Determining what you are good at, what you value, and what motivates you (your career anchor) will enable you to make better career choices. Doing the job/role analysis will enable you to determine whether your anchor is well matched to your current job. If not, it will enable you to think about what kind of future job you should be looking for and what personal develop- ment you might need to qualify for it. The concepts and tools in this package are presented in simple, non-technical lan- guage and do not require any formal training or special skills. They are designed for any individual or manager who has reason to think about career and work issues. Who should use this package? • Any individual in early, mid, or late career who faces career choices and options, moving either up, laterally, or out • Any manager who wants a tool for discussing career options with his or her subordinates • Any HR manager who needs a better process for succession planning • Any manager who wants a pr