This book presents Dr. Chope's continuing research on how family of origin, family of creation, and "second family" issues significantly influence career decision making. Not just a research review, this book is replete with case examples and career stories drawn from Chope's 40+ years of career counseling practice. A multitude of activities and exercises that emphasize key concepts and assist the reader in acquiring new insights and skills are also provided. Of particular interest is the inclusion of a section on how continuing advances in social networking are affecting not only communications and interactions among family members and friends, but also career decision making and the job search process. Who Can Benefit From Reading This Book * Counselors who want practical tools for helping clients better understand their families' influence on their career decision making > * Counselor educators who want their students to be prepared to work with students and clients in the real world of career planning and career decision making * Parents who want to provide useful help to their children in their career decisions and education planning * Readers who are interested in why they feel as they do about their jobs or why they chose a particular career path. Copublished by Counseling Outfitters, LLC and the American Counseling Association Foundation.