ABSTRACT
During the latter part of the twentieth century the profile of career guidance has risen and it has been placed firmly on the agenda of many national governments including those of England and Australia. Essentially, there seems to be a global convergence of interest in how career guidance might be used to improve the efficiency of education systems and the labour market, contribute to social equity, and assist with challenges arising out of lifelong learning and active labour market policies (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development 2003). This context augurs well for the future of career guidance.
