Australian Journal of Career Development (AJCD)

The Australian Journal of Career Development (AJCD) is a respected triannual scholarly journal that fosters research on career development and behaviour over the lifespan. Published by SAGE Publications in association with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), AJCD provides a forum for high‑quality research that deepens understanding of how people conceptualize, negotiate and enact their career pathways within educational, organisational and social contexts. Its scope includes rigorous empirical studies using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, conceptual and theoretical advancements, scale development work, evaluations of interventions and career‑related educational programmes, and policy‑oriented analyses. Researchers are encouraged to contribute work that not only advances scientific knowledge but also has practical relevance to career practitioners, counsellors, educators and policy‑makers addressing contemporary career challenges. By emphasising both scholarly excellence and real‑world applicability, AJCD bridges theory and practice in the field of career research. It promotes knowledge that supports individuals’ career decision‑making, adaptability and resilience in dynamic labour markets. The journal also welcomes special issues that spotlight emerging topics or neglected areas within the domain of career development. Its readership spans academic researchers, vocational psychologists, career counsellors, workforce development professionals and educators worldwide.

Australian Journal of Career Development (AJCD) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Education, career education, vocational guidance, career counselling, workplace employability, transitions from education to employment, cross‑cultural career research and scale/theory development., The journal serves researchers, practitioners, programme developers , Online or Print , Triennially Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1038-4162, E-ISSN: 2200-6974, Established: 1992, Impact Factor: 2.0
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE