Career Development in 2040 (v2)
July 5, 2026
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July 6, 2026
Author(s)
Nancy Arthur, Roberta Borgen (Neault) and Mary McMahon
Publisher
CERIC
ISBN
978-1-988066-73-8
Synopsis
Practice Principles: Career Theories and Models at Work provides career development practitioners with theory-informed principles for everyday application. It is a follow-up to the popular Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice book. The new book fills a gap in the field that addresses foundational career practice principles, ensuring that techniques used by practitioners are underpinned by actual theory.
Career practitioners need to be equipped and up-to-date with the latest contemporary theories and models in the field. It is also important for practitioners to make informed choices about the approaches and strategies they use in practice. This book offers:
- A “go-to” guide outlining core foundational principles that every career practitioner can apply in their practice
- A reference practitioners can use to enhance their approaches to career interventions
- An accessible resource they can add to their toolkit or use as a companion manual to Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice
Practice Principles is intended for both current practitioners and as well as those just entering the field, and can be used as a supplementary text for undergraduate and graduate courses focused on career counselling. The book includes 10 chapters that illuminate connections between foundational practice principles and the theories and models where they originated.
About the authors
Dr. Nancy Arthur is Dean of Research at UniSA Business, University of South Australia and Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary. Nancy’s research has focused on culture-infused career counselling and the transition experiences of international students and workers.
Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault) is President of Life Strategies Ltd., home of the Career Management Professional program. She co-developed the Career Engagement model and is author/editor of several career development and counselling resources.
Dr. Mary McMahon is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, School of Education in Australia. Mary is a developer and co-author of the Systems Theory Framework of career development.
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Career Practice Principles: Bridging Theory and Everyday Practice
About the authors
- Dr. Nancy Arthur is Dean of Research at UniSA Business, University of South Australia and Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary. Nancy’s research has focused on culture-infused career counselling and the transition experiences of international students and workers.
- Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault) is President of Life Strategies Ltd., home of the Career Management Professional program. She co-developed the Career Engagement model and is author/editor of several career development and counselling resources.
- Dr. Mary McMahon is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, School of Education in Australia. Mary is a developer and co-author of the Systems Theory Framework of career development.
From the authors
- Practice Principles at Work: Cultural contexts and career development By Nancy Arthur.
- Practice Principles at Work: A customized approach to career development By Roberta Borgen.
- Practice Principles at Work: Building quality relationships with career development clients By Mary McMahon.
Podcasts from the authors
A global hit
Published in 2019, the original Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice book featured more than 60 authors from nine countries. This 43-chapter text has been translated into four languages and has been widely used nationally and internationally.
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Book review by Charlotte George in the Asia Pacific Career Development Association Journal
Book review by Deirdre Hughes in the IAEVG Newsletter – June 2024