Written in an engaging style, the authors cover a full range of career development topics and essential competencies to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to career development interventions. It uses numerous case examples that demonstrate t how concepts can be applied to real-life scenarios. Chapter topics cover understanding and applying theories of career development, career development and diverse populations, career counseling strategies and techniques for the 21st century, career information and resources, using technology to support career counseling and planning, designing and implementing career development programs and services, career development interventions in schools and community settings, ethical and legal issues in career development interventions, and an evaluation of career planning services. For individuals preparing for a professional practice as a career counselor.