The potential impact of global changes in work for career theory and practice

Norman Amundson, Ph.D.

University of British Columbia, Canada

Abstract

This manuscript was one of the keynote addresses at the 2004 IAEVG symposium in San Francisco.  The starting point for the analysis is a brief description of many of the changes that are impacting working life.  From this foundation there then is an exploration of how these changes impact career counselling theory and practice.  Within the theoretical realm some of the emerging developments include constructivism, systems theory, action theory and a series of fragmentary theoretical developments that highlight the importance of paradoxical thinking.   In terms of career counselling practice, some of the new developments include a greater emphasis on active engagement, more holistic methods, an expanded counselling focus, and an increased emphasis on counselling efficacy.  These developments present new opportunities and challenges for career counselling theorists and practitioners.

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