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Editorial At the 2012 conference of the Career Development This issue of the journal features a perspective Association of Australia (CDAA) held in Canberra in on social constructivism. Barbara Bassot presents a March, I had the honour of announcing the winner view of social constructivism derived from the work of CDAA’s prize for the best article published in of Vygotsky. This approach is differentiated from the Australian Journal of Career Development in constructivism and social constructionism, which have 2011. The winners were Shari Walsh and Kelly been omnipresent in the career development literature Tucker for their article ‘The perspectives of students in recent years. undertaking master’s degrees by coursework on Dale Furbish overviews career development services career development’. in New Zealand and provides a historical perspective This annual prize highlights the fantastic on their evolution over the past century. scholarship and practice in the field. The award Serkan Perkmen reports on a fascinating study also highlights the important role that professional based upon the person–environment correspondence associations can play in promoting the importance of theory. This research reveals the preferences research, particularly applied research that informs of instructional technology students regarding policy and practice. The article by Walsh and Tucker achievement and occupational preferences. certainly informs the provision of career counselling Tara Kennedy and Charles Chen overview some and career education. of the important issues faced by new immigrants. I’m sure the financial reward of a prize such as this is Although their article is written in the context of welcomed by participants. An award also represents a Canada, its themes and application of theory are formal acknowledgement by peers. Along with a sense relevant to similar international settings. of personal satisfaction, it may also bring secondary In his Practice Application Brief, David Rockawin institutional benetfi s and enhanced reputation. For demonstrates an intervention to deal with interview example, an award may improve one’s chances of anxiety. Career counsellors will appreciate the securing a promotion or a new consulting contract. potential of this innovative approach. There may be scope for media attention, commentary I wish you enjoyable reading. on a blog or a social networking site. In effect, an award Dr Peter McIlveen, Editor such as this can do much more than just acknowledge the outstanding work of the recipients: it can raise the profile of the profession of career development and the research that underpins good practice. To that end, CDAA deserves acknowledgement and thanks for its contribution to the field. 2 Austr alian Journal of Career Development V olume 21, Number 2, Winter 2012 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian Journal of Career Development SAGE

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Australian Journal of Career Development , Volume 21 (2): 1 – Jul 1, 2012
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At the 2012 conference of the Career Development This issue of the journal features a perspective Association of Australia (CDAA) held in Canberra in on social constructivism. Barbara Bassot presents a March, I had the honour of announcing the winner view of social constructivism derived from the work of CDAA’s prize for the best article published in of Vygotsky. This approach is differentiated from the Australian Journal of Career Development in constructivism and social constructionism, which have 2011. The winners were Shari Walsh and Kelly been omnipresent in the career development literature Tucker for their article ‘The perspectives of students in recent years. undertaking master’s degrees by coursework on Dale Furbish overviews career development services career development’. in New Zealand and provides a historical perspective This annual prize highlights the fantastic on their evolution over the past century. scholarship and practice in the field. The award Serkan Perkmen reports on a fascinating study also highlights the important role that professional based upon the person–environment correspondence associations can play in promoting the importance of theory. This research reveals the preferences research, particularly applied research that informs of instructional technology students regarding policy and practice. The article by Walsh and Tucker achievement and occupational preferences. certainly informs the provision of career counselling Tara Kennedy and Charles Chen overview some and career education. of the important issues faced by new immigrants. I’m sure the financial reward of a prize such as this is Although their article is written in the context of welcomed by participants. An award also represents a Canada, its themes and application of theory are formal acknowledgement by peers. Along with a sense relevant to similar international settings. of personal satisfaction, it may also bring secondary In his Practice Application Brief, David Rockawin institutional benetfi s and enhanced reputation. For demonstrates an intervention to deal with interview example, an award may improve one’s chances of anxiety. Career counsellors will appreciate the securing a promotion or a new consulting contract. potential of this innovative approach. There may be scope for media attention, commentary I wish you enjoyable reading. on a blog or a social networking site. In effect, an award Dr Peter McIlveen, Editor such as this can do much more than just acknowledge the outstanding work of the recipients: it can raise the profile of the profession of career development and the research that underpins good practice. To that end, CDAA deserves acknowledgement and thanks for its contribution to the field. 2 Austr alian Journal of Career Development V olume 21, Number 2, Winter 2012

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