CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Career Development

Career Development

Career development has become a popular form of career development services since the mid-1980s. The International Coach Federation has estimated that there are currently more than 10,000 career coaches in the United States. The general goal of career development is to assist clients' personal and professional development so that they can (a) better identify or develop their skills, (b) make better career choices, and (c) be a more productive and valuable member at work.

Career development is a contractual relationship between the coach and the client for a wide range of career services, depending on the needs of ...