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- English
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About this book
In the hotly anticipated second edition of Understanding Careers, Kerr Inkson has teamed up with Nicky Dries and John Arnoldto take readers on a fascinating journey through the field of Career Studies.
- Interdisciplinary ā the text brings together and critiques a range of perspectives, allowing for a broader and more holistic understanding of the field.
- Theory and practice ā comprehensive coverage of all the key theories and cutting edge research is related to the real world through over 50 cases studies. A new 'Careers in Practice' section contains chapters devoted to self-development, career counselling, and organizational practices.
- International perspective ā contains examples, cases, research, references and statistics from a range of countries.
- Use of metaphor ā the text is structured around commonly used metaphors for careers, helping students relate to the ideas presented and providing a framework for analysis and comparison.
Ideal reading for students considering their own career and personal development, as well as those studying career development, career guidance or human resource management within a psychology, education, counselling or business degree.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- Foreword and Acknowledgements
- Praise for the Book
- About the Book and Companion Website
- Introduction
- Background to Career Studies
- Career and Metaphor
- Careers in Context
- Images of Career
- Careers as Inheritances
- Careers as Cycles
- Careers as Action
- Careers as Fit
- Careers as Journeys
- Careers as Roles
- Careers as Relationships
- Careers as Resources
- Careers as Stories
- Careers in Practice
- Career Self-Management
- Career Counseling and Helping
- Organizational Career Management