Developed by Dawis and Lofquist, WAT focuses on the interaction between an individual and their work environment. It considers two critical factors:

• Satisfaction: Does the job meet the individual’s values and needs?
• Satisfactoriness: Does the individual have the abilities required by the job?

In NexPath, WAT helps us:

• Understand each user’s skills and work values
• Evaluate job roles for compatibility with those traits
• Recommend careers where long-term success and satisfaction are most likely

This dynamic model also considers adjustment styles, allowing us to predict how well a person might adapt to challenges or mismatches in the workplace.