Teaching Careers: From Publishing to People

Abstract

Dynamic changes in our global economy influence the content and process of attaining and developing human capital in enterprises of all sizes. These changes, in turn, impact the careers of individuals causing disequilibrium and stress in both organizations and people. It is necessary to understand the origins of contemporary career thinking and environmental changes which have created the urgent need to arm individuals with the knowledge and tools to be career competitive and personally fulfilled. Current teaching and consulting materials such as textbooks often do not reflect the state of knowledge of careers in terms of theory and grounded measures prevalent in the field. Recognizing the need to train the trainer this symposium presents useful theoretical and practical knowledge successfully applied to develop the careers of students and executives at junior and senior levels. We analyze the state of publishing in the area of teaching about careers as well as present and discuss how various techniques are used in the classroom and in the field. Specifically, we demonstrate how the Intelligent Careers Card Sort, Kaleidoscope Career measure of authenticity, balance, and challenge, and peer coaching methods can assist career actors with understanding their careers and making appropriate decisions. Presenters also introduce ways to have career actors analyze their career configurations, as well as leverage technology to network and develop a personal brand. A Little Help from My Friends: The Careers Division Teaching Community Presenter: Holly S. Slay; Seattle U. Presenter: Michael B. Arthur; Suffolk U. Teaching about Careers to Executives Presenter: Maury Peiperl; IMD Presenter: Suzanne C. de Janasz; IMD Where We Are Now and How We've Arrived: The History of Careers Thinking and Application Presenter: Samuel Rabinowitz; Rutgers U.-Camden Where Is All the Research on Careers Education Management? Presenter: J B Arbaugh; U. of Wisconsin, Oshkosh Teaching about Careers using the Kaleidoscope Career Model Presenter: Sherry E. Sullivan; Bowling Green State U. Presenter: Shawn M. Carraher; Oxford Journal Distinguished Research Professor Staying Afloat in the Boundaryless Sea: Teaching Students Career Planning Using the ICCS. Presenter: Madeline M. Crocitto; The State U. of New York Presenter: Shalei V. K. Simms; State U. of New York College at Old Westbury Teaching Developmental Networking in a Virtual Age Presenter: Veronica M. Godshalk; Pennsylvania State U. Presenter: Barrie E. Litzky; Pennsylvania State U., Great Valley