Helping others to make occupational choices requires a combination of skill and a deep understanding of the world of work as it is today and as it will be in the future. Unlike texts which focus only on skill, Careers Guidance in Context is designed to develop understanding of the social, economic and political factors which shape both the labour ......
What are the individual and organizational influences on career choices and adult development? Careers In and Out of Organizations provides an overview of the changing context of careers and describes the role of interpersonal relationships as influences on development of a person's identity and learning. The author examines the nature of the ......
Helping others to make occupational choices requires a combination of skill and a deep understanding of the world of work as it is today and as it will be in the future. Unlike texts which focus only on skill, Careers Guidance in Context is designed to develop understanding of the social, economic and political factors which shape both the labour ......
With over 200 practical career counselling strategies, this is a comprehensive guide to the field. It explores the pros and cons of career classes and workshops, the emotional and spiritual elements involved in choosing a career, the utilization of the Internet as a counselling aid, and more.
What Else You can Do With a PhD provides concrete advice and support for readers moving out of academia. The authors cover all the big issues including skill and interest assessment, writing an effective curriculum vitae and cover letters, preparing for interviews and evaluating job offers.
This is a comprehensive guide for graduates from any academic discipline who want to pursue an academic career. The author covers a wide range of skills for future success including teaching, testing and maintaining a research programme.'
Introducing the theory of narrative construc tion, Cochran shows how literary models and constructivist m ethods can be used to inject personal identity into career d evelopment, and provide a subjective dimension to career cou nselling. '
How do organizations learn, change and adapt? The chapters in this book contribute to the development of organizational learning theory in three ways. They delineate its scope, differentiating it from organizational ecology, choice and individual learning; demonstrate the explanatory power of a learning perspective; and illustrate the application of research tools useful for the study of learning.
This book shows researchers how to map an or ganization''s past behaviour and gain insight into how the st ream of past experience becomes a basis for present action. '
