Abstract: The paper introduced the concept, elements and predictive value of Western classic core self-evaluation, which consists of four central traits: Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, Neuroticism, and General Self-Efficacy. The present article analyzed the main contributions of the Western classic core self-evaluation and its implication to our current study, and proposed the theoretical construct of Chinese core self-evaluation. The proposed construct consisted four traits: Kindness, Talents, Ways of Life, and Collective Self-esteem

Key words: core self-evaluation, kindness, talents, ways of life, collective self-esteem