ABSTRACT
The types of theories discussed in this chapter provide different categories of maps: trait and factor, developmental, learning and cognitive, embedded careers, and psychodynamic. Within each of these types, each theory or approach provides the career theorist, researcher, or practitioner with a guide to specific aspects of the career development process. Not all theories will be equally applicable across the needs and stages of various career clients; not all will be equally applicable to all populations. This situation is no different from counseling in general. Each counseling intervention should be geared to what will best optimize the client’s career and work growth. The websites listed in the next section provide additional information relating to the chapter topics.
