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COMING SOON: Career Development Theories in Practice

COMING SOON: Career Development Theories in Practice

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‘I have no hesitation in recommending this book as essential reading for all career development professionals.’ Claire Johnson, RCDP and CDI, ICCI and NICEC Fellow

Unlock the potential of career development theories to conquer key career challenges. 

Career development theories are plentiful, but most resources focus heavily on academic concepts, leaving many career professionals unsure of how to implement them effectively. Renowned expert Julia Yates offers another approach: real progress comes from applying these theories in small, practical ways to everyday professional scenarios.

In this comprehensive handbook, Yates demystifies over twenty essential career development theories. With clear explanations, she categorises these theories and pinpoints which ones are best suited for different clients and contexts. Delving into real-world applications, you'll find inspiring stories of successful practitioners and students who have transformed their practices.

This definitive guide offers: 

  • Theories in practice: each chapter connects common challenges to key theories with actionable strategies and tools
  • User-friendly content: written in a clear, accessible format and illustrated throughout to support different learning styles
  • Real-life insights: includes case studies from career professionals about their experiences of using career theories in everyday practice  
  • Professional standards: closely aligned with industry training benchmarks for career professionals. 

Whether you are a student embarking on your career development training or an experienced careers professional seeking fresh perspectives, this is an indispensable introduction to the advantages of using career development theories in your everyday practice. 

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Please note: orders including this title will not be shipped until stock of Career Development Theories in Practice becomes available on 31 October 2024.

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'If you are studying to become a career development professional this book is essential reading as it introduces what career development theories are, categorises a range of the most useful theories into different themes, explains them clearly and then shows how to use them in practice. [...] I have no hesitation in recommending this book as essential reading for all career development professionals, anyone interested in joining the sector or if you want to know more about career development theories and the impact that their effective use can have.'

Claire Johnson, RCDP and CDI, ICCI and NICEC Fellow, CDI Head of Professional Development and Standards

Product Information

Published: 31 October 2024

Edition: 1st

Length: 192 pages

Dimensions: 240mm x 170mm

Meet the author: Julia Yates

Dr Julia Yates is Associate Professor of Organisational Psychology at City, University of London and specialises in career development. Julia speaks and writes widely on the practical applications of career development theories and research. She is a Chartered Psychologist and the author of The Career Coaching Handbook (Routledge, 2022).

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