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Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants

PUBLISHER Business Science Reference (12/18/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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There has been a marked increase in the number of immigrants worldwide. However, there is still limited research on immigrant experiences at work, especially the challenges and opportunities they face as they navigate and (re-)establish careers in new host countries. Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants is a comprehensive reference book that expands the understanding of career development issues faced by immigrants and explores organizational practices relevant to immigrant career development. The book presents research on the challenges, opportunities, and outcomes immigrants face as they navigate new employment and career landscapes. With coverage of such themes as career experience, career identities, and occupational downgrading, this book offers an essential reference source for managers, executives, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.
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ISBN-13: 9781799858119
ISBN-10: 1799858111
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 388
Carton Quantity: 9
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.88 x 11.00 inches
Weight: 2.61 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Political Science | Labor & Industrial Relations
Political Science | Careers - General
Political Science | Counseling - Career Development
Dewey Decimal: 331.62
Library of Congress Control Number: 2020021657
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There has been a marked increase in the number of immigrants worldwide. However, there is still limited research on immigrant experiences at work, especially the challenges and opportunities they face as they navigate and (re-)establish careers in new host countries. Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants is a comprehensive reference book that expands the understanding of career development issues faced by immigrants and explores organizational practices relevant to immigrant career development. The book presents research on the challenges, opportunities, and outcomes immigrants face as they navigate new employment and career landscapes. With coverage of such themes as career experience, career identities, and occupational downgrading, this book offers an essential reference source for managers, executives, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.
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