Understanding Careers

Kerr Inkson is an Emeritus Professor at The University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand. He has a PhD from the University of Otago. His 47-year academic career included 24 years as full Professor, at five New Zealand universities. An expert in management, organizational behavior and career development, Kerr has published 17 books, over 50 book chapters and 75 refereed journal articles. His most recent books are Understanding Careers (SAGE - 2nd edition due in Nov 2014); Cultural Intelligence (co-authored with David C Thomas, 2nd edition, Berrett-Koehler, 2009); Career Studies (4-volume collection, co-edited with Mark Savickas, SAGE, 2012); and Managing Expatriates (co-authored with Yvonne McNulty, Business Expert Press, 2013). His careers research includes interests in new forms of career, the use of metaphor in career theory and practice, and international careers. His journal credits include Administrative Science Quarterly, Human Relations, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Journal of World Business, Organizational Dynamics, and Organization Studies. He is a former Chair of the Careers Division, Academy of Management.