Francis-Smyth, J., ;Hasse, S., E.,; Thomas,; Steele, CHaase, S.Thomas, E.Steele, C.2017-09-192017-09-192013-01-03Francis-Smyth, J., Hasse, S., E., Thomas, Steele, C. 'Development and validation of the career competencies indicator (CCI)' Journal of Career Assessment, 21 (2) pp. 227-24810.1177/1069072712466724http://hdl.handle.net/2436/620667This article describes the development and validation of the Career Competencies Indicator (CCI); a 43-item measure to assess career competencies (CCs). Following an extensive literature review, a comprehensive item generation process involving consultation with subject matter experts, a pilot study and a factor analytic study on a large sample yielded a seven-factor structure; goal setting and career planning, self-knowledge, job performance, career-related skills, knowledge of (office) politics, career guidance and networking, and feedback seeking and self-presentation. Coefficient α reliabilities of the seven dimensions ranged from .93 to .81. Convergent validity was established by showing that all 7-CCs loaded substantially onto a single second-order factor representing the general CC construct. Discriminant validity was established by showing less than chance similarity between the 7-CCI subscales and the Big Five personality scales. The results also suggested criterion-related validity of the CCI, since CCs were found to jointly predict objective and subjective career success.enCareer competenciescareer developmentcareer self managementcompetency measurementscale developmentcareer successJournal articleJournal of Career Assessment