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Synopsis
This edited international collection of contemporary and emerging career development theories and models aims to inform the practice of career development professionals around the globe. It is also intended to be used as a text for undergraduate and graduate career counselling courses.
In order to effectively serve clients and the public, career practitioners need to be equipped with the latest theories and models in the field. Ethical career practice requires practitioners to be up-to-date with their knowledge about theory – and how theory informs practice. This publication provides practitioners with a tangible resource they can use to develop theory-informed interventions.
- Contains 43 chapters on the theories and models that define the practice of career development today
- Contributors are 60 of the leading career researchers and practitioners from four continents and nine countries: Australia, Canada, England, Finland, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States
- Featured authors include the original theorists and those who have adapted the work in unique ways to inform career development practice
Presented in a reader-friendly format, each chapter includes a Case Vignette that illustrates how a theory or model can be applied in practice, and Practice Points that summarize key takeaways for career practitioners to implement with clients. Additional references are also included.
New "Sequel" is here!
A follow-up to Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice has just been published in January 2024. The new book Practice Principles: Career Theories and Models at Work provides career professionals with theory-informed principles for everyday application. A “go-to” guide, it traces practice ideas back to the theories and models from where they were derived. This sequel is co-authored by Dr. Nancy Arthur, Dr. Roberta Borgen and Dr. Mary McMahon
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About the Co-Editors
Dr Nancy Arthur is the Dean Research in UniSA Business, University of South Australia. She co-developed the model of Culture-Infused Counselling, which was the basis of an award-winning text.
Dr Roberta Borgen (Neault) is President of Life Strategies. She is past Editor of the Journal of Employment Counselling, leading the “Thoughts on Theories” special issue.
Dr Mary McMahon is an Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Education, The University of Queensland. She co-developed The Systems Theory Framework.
Blogs by Co-Authors
- Tom Luken “Big problems in career counselling – and a possible way out”
- Michael Healy “We need to talk: Using Dialogical Self-Theory to manage the voices in our heads”
- Gert Van Brussel “Entrepreneurship holds lessons for dealing with risk in careers”
- Deb Osborn “Dysfunctional career thoughts: Are they really a big deal?”
- Albert de Folter and Tom Luken “How career professionals can help clients uncover their authentic values”
- Kimberly Howard and Stephanie Dinius “5 ways to talk with young children about work and careers”
- Minna Kattelus “How to use counselling charts to enhance clients’ self-knowledge”
- Reinekke Lengelle “Career Writing: a tribute to Frans Meijers”