The Perception of Self-Evaluation Effects on Career Advancement by Nigerian Bankers

Abstract

This study investigates the perception of self-evaluation and its effect on career advancement among Nigerian bankers with the aim to assess how bankers perceive the importance of self-evaluation and whether they believe it contributes significantly to their career growth within the banking industry. The analysis revealed that a substantial proportion of respondents (65%) strongly agreed that self-evaluation is important and positively influences career progression. However, a notable segment remained neutral, suggesting skepticism about organizational systems recognizing self-reflective efforts. The Inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis, were used to test the relationship between self-evaluation and perceived career advancement. The results indicated a positive correlation of 0.574 and a statistically significant p value of 0.000 demonstrating that self-evaluation positively influences career advancement. The findings underscore the need for financial institutions to formalize self-evaluation mechanisms and integrate them into performance appraisal systems. Such institutional recognition can enhance transparency, boost motivation, and create a culture of continuous professional growth. The study contributes to the discourse on human capital development in Nigeria’s banking sector and offers actionable insights for policy makers and individual career strategists in achieving career and organizational success.