Lawrence is 23 years old and has recently graduated with his bachelor's degree in psychology. He has applied to several graduate programs but has been denied by all of them. Now, Lawrence is seeking employment and would like to find a job that leads to a promising career. Although not his ideal scenario, he applied for a position as an academic advisor at a university, was offered a job and accepted the position. Which stage of Donald Super's theory of occupational development is Lawrence in?

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Lawrence is in the Implementation stage, which is characterized by making a commitment to a particular occupational area and entering the workforce in that area. Even though the academic advisor position may not be his ideal job, he has accepted it and is starting to gain work experience and clarify his career goals.

Lawrence Is 23 Years Old and Has Recently Graduated with His