Career Developments Magazine
Career Developments, the NCDA quarterly magazine for members-only, is a themed publication offering articles that balance a broad vision with practical applications. Each issue offers a focused article on a select theme, a feature article on a prominent NCDA event, and specific content for departments that match the work settings of members. Additional regular columns cover such topics as ethics, the state career development associations, leaders' thoughts and more.
In 2025, Career Developments was awarded the APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the category of "Magazines, Journals and Tabloids - Print (issues up to 32 pages)". APEX awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the success of the entry -- in the opinion of the panel of expert judges -- in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence. This annual award (which began in 1988) is sponsored by Writer's Web Watch, which is published by Communications Concepts, Inc., providing problem-solving information to professional communicators since 1984.
Futureproofing Careers, Employment and Career Development Work
Fall 2025
This issue is dedicated to exploring futureproofing not only
jobs and careers, but also the work of career development
professionals. It examines strategies to be forward-thinking
and foster it in those with whom we work – from gaining self-awareness
and setting realistic expectations to cultivating
helpful relationships and understanding hiring trends.
Table of Contents
Focus
The Shifting Landscape of Employer-Employee Relationships
By Bret Anderson
Feature
Crossing Borders, Building Futures: An International Student's Journey to Career Goals
By Mrudula Josyula
Feature
The 2024-2025 NCDA Awards
Departments
K-12 Career Development
Job Shadowing: A School Counselor's Strategy for Futureproofing Student Careers
By Tracey Warner
Higher Education Highlights
The "Hustle Culture" is No Longer Hip: Why Gen Z Workers Seek Predictability in Uncertain Times
By Madeline Rowe and Michael J. Stebleton
Columns
From the President
Futureproofing Our Practice: Career Work That Holds Up in Uncertain Times
By Marty Apodaca
From the Executive Director:
Navigating Change and Futureproofing Through the NCDA Network
By Deneen Pennington
Thought Leaders Insights
A Conversation with Tina Persson
By Jenn Leard
CDQ Spotlight - NEW!
Motivation in Motion: Exploring Learned helplessness and Proactive Career Behavior in Emerging Adults
By L. Elizabeth Stanley
In the States
By Markell Morris
Ethics in a Nutshell
Between Empowerment and Realism: Ethics in Supporting Career Mobility
By Jake Bucher
On the Web
By Melanie Reinersman
The Marketplace
Knowledge and Skills for Futureproofing Careers
By Charles Lehman
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