Careers in and out of Organizations

Introduction to the Series Preface Acknowledgments PART I: CONTEMPORARY CAREERS 1. The Study of Careers The Changing Context of Careers Why Study Careers? What Is a Career? A Working Definition of Career Why Are Careers Important? Conclusion 2. The Protean Career Contract The Nature of a Psychological Contract The Nature of the New Contract Stages of Adaptation: Three Types of Companies Continuous Learning via Psychological Success Implications for Organizational Career Management Questions for Further Research Conclusion PART II. ELEMENTS OF THE CAREER 3. Career Choice and Decision Making Eras of Career Research Matching People and Occupations Process Models: How Are Career Choices Made? How People Choose…