Gestão de carreira e âncoras profissionais: percepção dos estudantes de administração e sua relação com o perfil do bacharel na perspectiva das DCN´S

Abstract

The evolution of career models demands that individuals take a protagonist role in their professional development. In this self-management process, career anchors, as proposed by Schein, emerge as a central element to support self-knowledge and guide decision-making in a volatile market. The present study aimed to analyze the perception of Business Administration students at UFGD regarding career anchors and career management, verifying the alignment of these perspectives with the graduate profile established by the National Curriculum Guidelines (DCNs). Methodologically, a descriptive study was conducted with a quantitative approach and non-stratified character, covering the entire academic community, with a final sample of 60 respondents (32% response rate), whose data were segmented between incoming and graduating students. The results revealed a complex student profile, marked by the realism of Generation Z: although they value protean flexibility, the predominant anchor was "Security/Stability" (SE), especially among seniors, refuting the hypothesis of a search for pure challenges or technical competence. A critical gap was identified between theoretical knowledge about career management, which evolves during the course, and the practice of career planning, which remains incipient. Furthermore, the low frequency of the "General Management" (GG) anchor highlighted a misalignment between students' natural aspirations and the traditional leadership competence required by the DCNs. It is concluded that academic training, while promoting adaptability, needs to better equip students for career self management and redefine leadership education to better align with the new professional profile.