Adult career counselling: narratives of adaptability and resilience

Abstract

This chapter explores a storytelling approach to the career counselling and assessment of adults in career transition. Through case study material the use of the Integrative Structured Interview Process (ISI) is illustrated. This approach encourages adult career clients to become active agents in reflecting on the multiple stories and settings of their transitional career development. In particular, the ISI allows adult clients to explore career behaviours such as career adaptability and career resilience. It also encourages career practitioners to develop a narrative approach towards career counselling and assessment