2010

It appears that we have entered into what could be called the age of the “career transitioner.” Career transitioners can be defined as those working adults who are making a change in their choice of work (Fouad & Bynner, 2008). These transitioners may have experienced either voluntary or involuntary job loss, and may be retraining in preparation to enter another career. Given the trends of our changing world of work, it seems likely that there will be an increasing number of career transitioners in need of counseling interventions tailored to their unique needs. To date, few studies have focused on evaluating career interventions with mature adult workers (Bobek & Robbins, 2005). This study seeks to expand on what is known about effective career interventions for mature adult workers who are experiencing career transitions.