Maximizing and Satisficing in Job Search: A Person-Centred Approach

Shi Hu, Leili Jin, Michelle Hood, Peter A. Creed, School of Education Science, Nanjing Normal University, Center for Student Career Development, Tsinghua University, Centre for Work, and Wellbeing, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Griffith Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Griffith Mental Health Centre, Griffith University, Gold Coast, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast

Journal of Career Assessment

Published online on January 17, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Career Assessment, Ahead of Print.
The existing literature calls for greater clarity on how different job search strategies influence outcomes and wellbeing. In Study 1 (N= 1052;Mage= 25.48; 41.9% females), we developed and validated the Maximizing and Satisficing Job Search Scale (...