This article aims to analyze the antecedents and consequences of career development. Respondents of this study were 120 contractor employees with analytical techniques using path analysis. The findings of this study indicate that career development, need for achievement, and competence have a significant effect on improving employee performance. The need for achievement and competence has also been shown to have a significant effect on career development. The results of this study are expected to be a reference for policymakers in improving the performance of human resources.