Career Development & Top Mark

Sources of Work Motivation Need fulfillment; individual's public identity; personal identity or self-construction; normative expectation, group identity, and social contribution; existential response and aid to mental health Career Development A process that encompasses much of the life span--one that begins in childhood, continues into adulthood via progression of one's career behavior, and culminates with transition into, and adjustment to, retirement. Career Counseling Services offered to ameliorate or prevent problems with work behavior, regardless of prestige or level of education associated with given work option. Focuses of Career Counseling Help in making and implementing career-related decisions; help in adjusting to work and managing one's career; help in negotiating career transitions and work-life balance Services in Career Counseling Guidance, advising, career education, placement, coaching, and mentoring Theory of Work Adjustment