Competencies of older workers and its influence on career success and job satisfaction

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of the competencies motivation, integrity and social skills on both intrinsic and extrinsic career success. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 1,112 individuals aged 45 or above registered at a job agency specialized in older employees in the Netherlands filled out a survey. The results were analyzed using multiple regression. Findings – The three competencies had a positive relationship with intrinsic career success (job satisfaction). Motivation and social skills were also positively related to extrinsic career success, while integrity was unrelated. Originality/value – The influence of competencies on career success of older workers has received only little attention from researchers.