Managing Careers and Employability

This textbook provides a comprehensive understanding of career systems, combining theory with case studies and practical examples. It takes a global approach and covers contemporary topics such as entrepreneurial careers, career ecosystems, and the dark side of careers. It includes learning features and online resources and is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying career management and related courses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

This comprehensive textbook offers a thorough exploration of career systems, encompassing both individual and organizational perspectives. By integrating a robust theoretical foundation with a diverse array of case studies and practical examples, it provides a deep understanding of career development. With a global outlook, Managing Careers and Employability examines recent labor market trends and delves into contemporary issues such as entrepreneurial careers, career ecosystems, and the darker aspects of careers. The book is designed to facilitate learning through a range of engaging features, including reflective questions, key terms, and exercises, empowering students to reflect on and manage their own career paths. Additionally, online resources include a Tutors Guide, containing teaching notes for each chapter, as well as customizable PowerPoint slides that can be tailored to suit specific teaching requirements. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing studies in career management and related fields, this textbook is authored by Yehuda Baruch, Professor of Management at Southampton Business School, the University of Southampton.

Weight: 900g
Dimension: 232 x 186 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529751857