"This is a must-have for any researcher in vocational psychology or career counseling, or anyone who wishes to understand the empirical underpinnings of the practice of career counseling."<br /> -Mark Pope, EdD<br /> College of Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis<br /> past president of the American Counseling Association <p>Today's career development professional must choose from a wide array of theories and practices in order to provide services for a diverse range of clients. <i>Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work</i> focuses on scientifically based career theories and practices, including those derived from research in other disciplines. Driven by the latest empirical and practical evidence, this text offers the most in-depth, far-reaching, and comprehensive career development and counseling resource available.</p> <p><i>Career Development and Counseling</i> includes coverage of:</p> <ul> <li>Major theories of career development, choice, and adjustment</li> <li>Informative research on occupational aspirations, job search success, job satisfaction, work performance, career development with people of color, and women's career development</li> <li>Assessment of interests, needs and values, ability, and other important constructs</li> <li>Occupational classification and sources of occupational information</li> <li>Counseling for school-aged youth, diverse populations, choice-making, choice implementation, work adjustment, and retirement</li> <li>Special needs and applications including those for at-risk, intellectually talented, and work-bound youth; people with disabilities; and individuals dealing with job loss, reentry, and career transitions</li> </ul> Edited by two of the leading figures in career development, and featuring contributions by many of the most well-regarded specialists in the field, <i>Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work</i> is the one book that every career counselor, vocational psychologist, and serious student of career development must have.