Probabilities and possibilities: The strategic counselling implications of the chaos theory of careers

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Pryor, Robert, Amundson, Norman E. and Bright, Jim. (2008). Probabilities and possibilities: The strategic counselling implications of the chaos theory of careers. Career Development Quarterly. 56(4), pp. 309 - 318. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-0045.2008.tb00096.x
AuthorsPryor, Robert, Amundson, Norman E. and Bright, Jim
Year2008
JournalCareer Development Quarterly
Journal citation56 (4), pp. 309 - 318
PublisherAmerican Counselling Association
ISSN0889-4019
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-0045.2008.tb00096.x
Scopus EID2-s2.0-47649108923
Page range309 - 318
Research GroupSchool of Education
Place of publicationUnited States of America
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