Introduction -- Trait and factor theory -- Work adjustment theory -- Holland's theory of types -- Myers-Briggs type theory -- Career development in childhood -- Adolescent Career Development -- Late adolescent and adult career development -- Adult career crises and transitions -- Constructivist and narrative approaches to career development -- Relational approaches to career development -- Krumboltz's social learning theory -- Social cognitive career theory -- Career decision-making approaches -- The labor market: sociological and economic perspectives -- Theories in combination -- Appendix A: National Career Development Association ethical standards -- Appendix B: Tests and their publishers -- Appendix C: Web sites