Planned Happenstance Theory for International Student Career Development

By Shoptorshi Rahman and Amanda Cox

International students in the United States face career anxiety due to a competitive job market. Career practitioners can use planned happenstance learning theory to empower clients to embrace flexibility, resilience, and networking.

A Review of “Essays Celebrating John L. Holland’s Autobiography and Contributions to Career Theory, Research, and Practice: A Festschrift”

By Taelar Bybee

Florida State Open Publishing has released Essays Celebrating John L. Holland’s Autobiography and Contributions to Career Theory, Research, and Practice: A Festschrift. The Festschrift celebrates the man behind the RIASEC theory. This review of the Festschrift, written by a graduate student, examines human experience in science, the impact and legacy of Holland, and applications of the Festschrift in graduate coursework. [Eds. Note - this book review originally appeared in the web magazine in 2023. Because of its significance to today's readers, we are re-running the book review now.]

Empowering Clients to Manage Uncertainty in the Job Search

By Kathryn Smith

Job searches are associated with pervasive stressors and emotional toll. Rooted in the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the “F.A.C.E.” framework developed by Dr. Russ Harris can support a comprehensive career counseling approach that emphasizes the importance of managing mental health challenges alongside practical job search strategies.

Using the Power of Chrono-Functional Resumes to Develop High Schoolers’ Confidence

By Allison DeHorn

Valuable transferable skills can be acquired through more than just traditional paid employment. Teaching high school students about creating a chrono-functional, or hybrid, resume can help them showcase proficiencies they have developed through class projects, extracurricular activities, or community outreach.

Supporting Enrolled Parents in Their Post-Secondary Educational Pursuits

By Madeline Smithson

Enrolled parents face unique challenges in their post-secondary educational pursuits. Career service professionals can increase tailored support and promotion of available resources while continuing to remove barriers enrolled parents face. With the proper setup, enrolled parents can feel empowered and excited to pursue their academic endeavors.

Skills-Based Hiring: A Game Changer for Job Seekers

By Telma Sullivan

Skills-based hiring, which focuses on a candidate’s abilities and competencies rather than educational background, removes barriers for many job seekers and helps employers find the best talent. Career practitioners can be invaluable partners in this evolving hiring landscape, guiding job seekers to communicate their transferable skills, identify their top talents and competencies, and increase their knowledge base.

NCDA’s Podcast: Career Practitioner Conversations

By Melissa Venable

NCDA’s podcast, Career Practitioner Conversations, offers an extensive library of audio recordings covering a variety of topics relevant to the work of career development professionals. This dynamic resource supports NCDA’s mission, is available on-demand, and members and non-members can access it for free.

Create Designs Effortlessly with Canva’s Magic Studio

Need to create a quick flyer, presentation, handout, or other visual? Magic Studio brings AI-powered tools right to Canva. Magic Design can be used to create a design in an instant based on the prompt or image you provide. Magic Write can be used to summarize, expand, or reword sentences or paragraphs quickly. Great for career classroom instruction or private practice publicity. For more information about Magic Studio AI-powered tools, visit https://www.canva.com/magic/#features 

Tech Tip submitted by Heather Hanssen, hhanssen@floridapoly.edu