Career development interventions in the 21st Century / [electronic resource] Spencer G. Niles, JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to career development interventions -- Understanding and applying theories of career development -- Understanding and applying recent theories of career development -- Providing culturally competent career development interventions -- Assessment and career planning -- Career information and resources -- Using information and communication technologies to support career counseling and planning -- Career counseling strategies and techniques for the 21st century -- Designing, implementing, and evaluating career development programs and services -- Career development interventions in the elementary schools -- Career development interventions in middle schools -- Career development interventions in high schools -- Career development interventions in higher education -- Career development interventions in community settings -- Ethical issues in career development interventions.

Theories, assessments, planning tools, resources, and technologies relevant to modern career development in a practical approach that shows theory and research in action. KEY TOPICS: Career development, life stages, career choice, career theory, career transition, career guidance, career counseling, school-based career guidance, program development, technology in career guidance, occupational information, assessment, community counseling, counselor competencies, practical interventions, career guidance tools, career guidance techniques, job placement, career studies, web-based systems, objectives, ethics