Dr Jon Woodend
Assistant Professor of Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Health at the University of Victoria, and a Registered Psychologist (Alberta) in Canada
Jon Woodend is an Assistant Professor of Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Health at the University of Victoria, and a Registered Psychologist (Alberta) in Canada.
My research focuses on international career transitions, including the experiences of international students, accompanying partners, and immigrant workers. I additionally publish conceptual and methodological work on qualitative research, advancing approaches that navigate the complex, contextual nature of career development. I primarily teach in a professional counselling psychology program, where I support the development of students’ competencies in career counselling and trauma-informed, person-centred practice. My research program also explores ways to meaningfully engage trainees in the publication process, helping them build skills that bridge practice and research. Across my work, I am particularly interested in how career theories and practices can better support individuals facing systemic and structural barriers, with the goal of promoting more equitable access to career development.
Recent References:
Woodend, J., & Lei, D. (2026). Learning about fit: Career guidance in education and the Theory of Work Adjustment. In M. McMahon and N. Arthur, International handbook of career guidance in education. Palgrave.
Arthur, N., Woodend, J., & Domene, J. (2025). International students’ emotional experiences and reactions during the transition to employment. Journal of Career Development. https://doi.org/10.1177/08948453251382181
Woodend, J., & Arthur, N. (2024). Applying Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to international career transitions: Working with complexities and contraindications. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 23, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069241286851
Woodend, J., Syeda, M., & Roy, S. (2024). Addressing challenges and finding solutions: Navigating the informal curriculum of publication training within higher education. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 48(3), 314-328. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2024.2327022