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'This book is the one-stop shop for all aspects of understanding and learning about career and career development work – expertly blending the theoretical and the practical.' Martin Edmondson, CEO, Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful career development practitioner with this go-to introductory handbook.  Many guides to career development practice focus narrowly on specific aspects of career education and guidance, leaving new learners without a comprehensive overview. This brand-new handbook sets out to change that by combining practical insights, policy contexts and cutting-edge theory – all within a single, all-encompassing volume.   Written by a highly qualified team of experts with considerable experience in the field of careers development and excellent academic reputations, this definitive guide offers:  Holistic approach:?explore practice settings, policy contexts and career development theory, all in one comprehensive volume.  Real-world insights:?case studies, resource links and self-reflection prompts keep readers informed and interested.  Engaging content:?dive into career development activities designed to help individuals manage their personal and professional growth.  Professional standards:?closely mapped against industry training benchmarks for career professionals.  Whether you are a student embarking on your career development training or an experienced career development professional seeking fresh perspectives, this is an indispensable introduction to the world of professional career development. 

Table of Contents:
Contents Chapter 1: Exploring careers and the career development profession So, what is a career? Career development work About the book Chapter 2: Studying to become a careers professional How you can train to be a career development professional Study skills Succeeding in assignments Moving from theory to practice (and back again) Reflective practice Chapter 3: The role of the career development professional What is a profession? Understanding the profession Professional skills and knowledge Becoming a professional Professional organisations Professional ethics Professional boundaries The importance of continuing professional development Professionalisation and professional advocacy Chapter 4: The context for careers work Understanding the world within which careers take place The labour market The education and training system Understanding client contexts Chapter 5: Understanding guidance systems Why do governments fund career development services? Evolving policy contexts Career guidance systems across the world How career development professional can work with, respond to and influence policy Chapter 6: Making use of career theory What is theory? Matching: a square peg in a square hole The self The world The relationships between the self and the world Chapter 7: Career coaching and counselling Why we work with people one to one Client centredness Counselling and coaching skills Structuring counselling and coaching sessions Using career counselling and coaching models Developing your approach to career counselling and coaching Chapter 8: Career education How we learn about careers Where career learning happens Career learning and career education Teaching tips and tools Careers and the wider curriculum Designing career programmes Chapter 9: Using career information, resources and tools The kinds of tools and resources that are important Accessing information and resources Integrating tools into practice Chapter 10: Working with organisations and systems to support career development Delivering career development in different kinds of organisations Working in organisations Working on organisations Working across organisations Effective partnership working Chapter 11: Leading career development services Recognising the big picture Leadership and management Monitoring and evaluation Chapter 12: Reflecting and moving forwards What have we learned? Continuous development Managing your career With great power comes great responsibility


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781911724278
  • Publisher: Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: Trotman
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: The Foundations of Professional Career Practice
  • ISBN-10: 1911724274
  • Publisher Date: 16 Oct 2024
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 246


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