The book and its companion workbook offer a complete program in vocational guidance and are intended as guides to students in the process of developing meaningful activities as they plan for further education and a career. Intended for use by senior high school, college, and university students, they are also valuable for self-study or as an introduction to the career field for university students in counseling. The books follow the same organizational plan offering projects in four main divisions: (1) getting set for planning, (2) knowing yourself, (3) reaching decisions, and (4) assessing your progress. Project numbers in the workbook match numbers of related chapters in the main text. The final section of the book deals with contemporary problems in the world of work including chapters on careers for women, an overview of opportunities for post high school education, and guides to special programs. (MW)