• Career Development Theory and Its Application

Career Development Theory and Its Application

Author(s) National Career Development Association
ISBN10 1885333498
ISBN13 9781885333490
Format Hardcover
Pages 47
Year Publish 2015

Synopsis

This topic covers career development theories, models, and techniques and how to apply them to the populations you may serve. Specifically, you will understand the steps in the career development process and why career choice and development theory is important as well as its limitations. Additionally, the unit presents the assumptions that underlie four different types of theories: trait-and-factor, learning, developmental, and transition as well as the theorists who represent them. Finally, it covers how to apply the theories to client cases.

This is one part of a multi-book from NCDA’s Career Knowledge Series is designed for individuals wishing to understand career development. Titles in this series include:

  1. Providing Career Services to Multicultural Populations
  2. The Role of Career Information and Technological Resources in Career Planning
  3. Job Seeking and Employability Skills
  4. Designing and Implementing Career Services
  5. Developing a Helping Relationship
  6. Training and Leading Groups
  7. Career Development Theory and Its Application
  8. The Role of Assessment in Career Planning