Match the stages of an employee's career with their descriptions. Exploration stage Exploration stage drop zone empty. Establishment stage Establishment stage drop zone empty. Maintenance stage Maintenance stage drop zone empty. Decline stage Decline stage drop zone empty. Involves employees attempting to identify the type of work that interests them Involves finding employment, making an independent contribution, and achieving more responsibility and financial success Involves individuals being concerned with keeping their skills up to date and being perceived as someone who is still contributing to his or her company Involves individuals preparing to phase out of work and retire