Career Theories and Models at Work - by Nancy Arthur & Roberta Neault & Mary McMahon (Paperback)

About the Book

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. In addition to serving both new and seasoned practitioners, the book is intended to be used as a text for undergraduate and graduate career counselling courses.

Book 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. In addition to serving both new and seasoned practitioners, the book is 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.

Review Quotes

"This book is an outstanding compilation of the work of leading international career development scholars and practitioners. Each author provides a succinct overview of their theoretical perspective along with clear practical applications that provide a wealth of resources for career and employment professionals."

- Bill Borgen. Professor, Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia

"This is an impressive and useful book that offers a wealth of examples of contemporary approaches for career guidance and counselling work. The design of each chapter helps the reader to understand the theoretical underpinning before providing a case study example that illustrates its use in practice."

- Dr. Hazel Reid, Emeritus Professor of Education & Career Management, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK

"Career development educators seeking a comprehensive, easy-to-understand text with illuminating case studies will want this publication on their students' reading lists. Researchers across country contexts and disciplines will undoubtedly cite this work as background to their own contributions to the field. Those who advise and make career-related policy would do well to familiarize themselves with this valuable up-to-date guide to the theory and practice underpinning our profession."

- Jennie Miller, National President, Career Development Association of New Zealand