Unlocking career success: Exploring the role of career management as a moderator in career motivation's impact of private lecturers in Indonesia

It discusses strategies for increasing the career success of private lecturers in Indonesia that can support interest and inclusiveness in organizations and society. The problem with this research is the lack of specific information regarding the relationship between career motivation, career management, and career success of lecturers in Indonesia, especially in the context of the moderating role of career management. This research aims to answer how career management can moderate the influence of career motivation on lecturer career success, as well as provide practical guidance for educational institutions to increase support for lecturer career development. The research used quantitative methods with a Google Form survey of 400 foundation lecturers in Indonesia. The variables studied were career motivation, career management, and career success on a 5-point Likert scale. Analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test variable relationships. The results of this research are that career motivation and career management have a significant influence on lecturers' career success, but career management cannot act as a moderator between career motivation and career success. Institutions should develop strategies for career motivation and management to enhance lecturer success. Strengthening intrinsic/extrinsic motivators, professional identity, skill development, mentoring programs, career plans, and flexibility is crucial. Future research should explore more variables and the moderating role of career management.