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proactivity  

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  • Proactivity refers to the idea that individuals initiate action and make constructive changes in their environment. As careers have become more fluid and self-structured, the concept of proactivity has become increasingly relevant to career development. [Source: Encyclopedia of Career Development; Proactivity]

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