Academic research by economists, educators, political scientists, psychologists, and sociologists has made the study of careers in organizations an important interdisciplinary focus in the social sciences. This annotated bibliography, first published in 1983, brings together significant academic research from various disciplines.

Preface by Douglas T. Hall; Introduction; Part One: Individual Career Planning; 1. Career Planning - General 2. Career Information/Vocational Interests 3. Vocational Guidance and Counselling 4. Career Choice 5. Job Search: Resumes and Interviews 6. Planning to Advance 7. Continuing Education 8. Career Changes in the Adult Years; Part Two: Individual Career Development; 9. Career Development - General 10. Prediction of Career Advancement 11. Motivation and Needs 12. Work Outcomes 13. Burn Out/Stress/Obsolescence 14. Career Switches 15. Career Mobility 16. Specific Occupations/Professions/Careers 17. Career Development of Women; Part Three: Organizational Career Management; 18. Career Management - General 19. Organizational Career Planning 20. Organizational Career Development 21. Organizational Entry 22. Counselling/Coaching/Mentoring 23. Management Assessment/Training/Development 24. Managing Mobility 25. Managing Mid-Life Transitions 26. Managing the Older Worker 27. Public Sector; Author Index; Title Index