ABSTRACT
The post-modern society and labour market is marked by technological advancements and uncertainty. Some occupations are becoming obsolete, whereas new occupations arise. Linear careers, where somebody enters a job and advances in the same job throughout their career, are becoming rare and workers are expected to have to change jobs or careers in a much greater extent than in previous years. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, which forced businesses to have people working from home (a trend that will most likely remain in some degree in the post–COVID-19 era), have contributed heavily to the further blurring between personal and professional life—especially in the case where someone has family and children. In this chapter, two psychosocial constructs have been introduced to describe characteristics and skills that we use to address the challenges that we face in our careers: career adaptability and career resilience. The present study aims at examining the similarities, differences, and the relationship between these constructs. Moreover, we discuss several interventions that can be implemented by career practitioners to foster the development of career adaptability and career resilience of workers.
