Career Information, Career Counseling, and Career Development

A comprehensive survey of career development that emphasizes technology, cross-cultural issues, practical application, and the global economy.   Written by a leading expert in the field, this text covers all aspects of career counseling and career development in both the private and public sectors. The only book of its kind that emphasizes multicultural considerations and a global perspective, this text offers students the most complete and compelling look at the identification and use of occupational information and appraisal devices - in an array of environments and for all demographic groups. The newly revised and newly organized edition of Career Information, Career Counseling and Career Developmentfocuses on technology in career development, free and low-cost career development strategies, and the impact of the recent recession on the job market.

PART I     FOUNDATIONS OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Global Economy, Social justice, and Career Development

CHAPTER 2 Trait-and-Factor and Developmental Theories of Career Choice and Development and Their Applications

CHAPTER 3 Learning Theory-Based, Postmodern, Socioeconomic, and Decision-Making Theories and Their Applications

CHAPTER 4 Ethical and Legal Guidelines and the Competencies Needed for Career Development Practice

 

PART II     CAREER COUNSELING, ASSESSMENT, AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

CHAPTER 5 A Values-Based, Multicultural Approach to Career Counseling and Advocacy

CHAPTER 6 Clients with Special Needs

CHAPTER 7 Assessment in Career Counseling and Development

CHAPTER 8 Using Information to Facilitate Career Development

CHAPTER 9 Virtual and Brick and Mortar Career Exploration Centers (CEC): Design and Implementation

 

PART III     FACILITATING ACTION TAKING

CHAPTER 10 Preparing for Work

CHAPTER 11 Facilitating the Global Job Search: Employability Skills and Job Placement Services

 

PART IV      MANAGING CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC DOMAINS

CHAPTER 12 Designing and Implementing K-12 Career Development Programs Within the Framework of the ASCA National Model

CHAPTER 13 Career Development Programs in Postsecondary Educational Institutions

CHAPTER 14 Career Counselors in Private Practice: Counseling, Coaching and Consulting

CHAPTER 15 Career Development Programming in Business Organizations

CHAPTER 16 Program Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice

 

PART V     TRENDS AND ISSUES: LOOKING AHEAD

Chapter 17 Trends in the Labor Market and the Factors That Shape Them

Chapter 18 Trends and Issues in Career Information, the Job Search, Career Development, and Career Development Programming