How and When Do Core Self‐Evaluations Predict Career Satisfaction? The Roles of Positive Goal Emotions and Occupational Embeddedness

We draw on theories of self‐verification and situational strength to examine how and when core self‐evaluations (CSE) predict career satisfaction. We tested our hypotheses using a time‐lagged study with 139 alumni of two business schools across three measurement waves. Results showed that compared to individuals with lower CSE those with higher CSE were more satisfied with their careers because they associated more positive emotions with...