Career Development Interventions in the 21st Century

by Spencer G. Niles

Written in an engaging style, the authors cover a full range of career development topics and essential competencies to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to career development interventions. It uses numerous case examples that demonstrate t how concepts can be applied to real-life scenarios. Chapter topics cover understanding and applying theories of career development, career development and diverse populations, career counseling strategies and techniques for the 21st century, career information and resources, using technology to support career counseling and planning, designing and implementing career development programs and services, career development interventions in schools and community settings, ethical and legal issues in career development interventions, and an evaluation of career planning services. For individuals preparing for a professional practice as a career counselor.

Genres: School, Psychology, Counselling, Textbooks, Nonfiction

486 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 27, 2001

Reviews

[Bill Larson · Rating 2 out of 5]

As expected for a textbook, lots of good material presented in the most boring manner possible. It was for a graduate level course, so I guess that is expected.

[Charlene McKenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good content with extensive coverage. Very dry 'textbook' style of delivery though. Also very American orientated at times (whole pages about statistics of demographics that is not in any way relevant outside of U.S.).

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive textbook that addresses many aspects of career development counseling. This seems to be more of a broad overview of the multitude of ways that that a counselor might interact with their client. Everything from theories, to cultural competency to the use of technology. The authors also foray in particular stages of development, as far as education level and life stage. A bit dry, but useful to reference when engaging in career counseling.

[Kasi Beorchia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This textbook was helpful for getting a general idea about many theories and career development in general. As I am hoping to be a school counselor, implications for school counselors that were noted in the text were very helpful. The content was covered lightly, but the book was a great first start for future career counselors.

[Randi · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a book required for my graduate level career counseling class. The content was good, however, it was not well organized, the headings did not track for me, making it difficult to read and understand.

[Abbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

for career counseling class this summer