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Qualitative Career Assessment of Vulnerable Individuals

Applications to Individuals with Multiple Health Disorders

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Career Assessment

Part of the book series: Career Development Series ((CADE))

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Relevant changes in the world of work require career counsellors to reflect on their practice in order that it keeps pace and maintains relevancy. There is the need to more directly and actively involve clients and to closely understand and address their needs.

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Sgaramella, T.M., Ferrari, L., Ginevra, M.C. (2015). Qualitative Career Assessment of Vulnerable Individuals. In: McMahon, M., Watson, M. (eds) Career Assessment. Career Development Series. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-034-5_26

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