The Journal of Career Development is a leading scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of career development across the lifespan. The journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, counselors, and practitioners interested in promoting career exploration, planning, and management. Its focus is on the multifaceted aspects of career pathways, providing insights into individual, organizational, and societal influences on career trajectories.
Key topics covered in the Journal of Career Development include career counseling, vocational psychology, workforce development, and the impact of education and training on career outcomes. It explores the role of individual factors, such as personality, interests, and skills, as well as contextual factors, such as economic conditions, social policies, and organizational practices, in shaping career paths. Indexed in databases including Scopus and Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and targets career counselors, psychologists, and human resource professionals.
The Journal of Career Development aims to foster evidence-based practices in career development and to promote policies that support individual career success and workforce productivity. By providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge and best practices, the journal contributes to the development of effective strategies for helping individuals navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. It encourages submissions that offer new insights into the career development process and that have practical implications for individuals, organizations, and society.