Abstract: Based on confirmatory factor analysis of goal orientation and work experience, this study tested the effects of goal orientation and work experience on individual performance under working settings. Results demonstrated that learning goal orientation and qualitative work experience were moderately related to performance. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis tested the interaction effects of learning goal orientation and qualitative work experience, controlling for demographic characteristics. The results indicated that the relationship between qualitative work experience and performance were stronger between employees low in learning goal orientation than high in learning goal orientation. Implications of the results and directions for future researches are also discussed

Key words: goal orientation, work experience, individual performance