Careers in the knowledge economy and the web-based career support: new challenges and opportunities

Increasing emergence of the knowledge economy invites consideration of its implications for career theory and research. The economy¿s increasing focus on professional and intellectual capabilities, as well as the continuous emergence of new technologies that assist people in their life and work suggest many new opportunities not only for individuals, but also for researchers. However, these implications also raise challenges. This PhD thesis addresses some of these opportunities and challenges aiming at a better understanding of individual careers and new technological possibilities for career support in the knowledge economy.