A Review on Career Compromise in Zimbabwe.

Based on relevant research, the article outlines the phenomenon of career compromise in Zimbabwe. An overview of the career compromise from different scholars, also outlining how career decision-making and career choice are affected by the cultural values, education system, and the job market of Zimbabwe. This helps to understand the reasons that lead to career compromise in Zimbabwe by looking into multiple researches that focus on the economic situation, job availability, skills mismatch, education system, influences of parental and family guidance, teachers’ guidance, and peer influence on career choice and decision making. Finally, the paper summarises with the shortcomings of relevant research and proffer ideas to future studies.

Keywords: Career compromise, career choice, career decision, job market, economy, employment