The Career Development Professional’s Survival Guide
The Career Development Professional’s Survival Guide
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A practical, accessible and informative guide, aimed at both the newly qualified Career Development Professional wandering out into the wilds of the careers sphere, as well as the more experienced practitioner looking to change roles, improve their practice or pick up some top tips to make working life easier.
Expert authors, Jules Benton and Chris Targett, help practitioners navigate the realities of their job, providing practical guidance and offering steady reassurance. Drawing on real world examples from their own extensive experience, the authors equip CDPs with the life hacks they need to excel in any situation, whatever the setting.
This practical handbook offers:
- Real-Life examples: Practical strategies and techniques drawn from real experiences to help CDPs transform their practice.
- Accessible format: An A to Z of career development, including entries as wide-ranging as curiosity, difficult conversations, equality and equity, humour, learning styles, opportunities, play, reflection and visibility.
- User-friendly content: Written in a clear, accessible format and illustrated throughout to support different ways of learning.
With a focus on continuous improvement and reflective practice, The Career Development Professional’s Survival Guide helps practitioners to develop safe, effective and inclusive ways of working to become the outstanding professionals their clients deserve and need.
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Paperback
Measurements:
Height 240 mm
Width 170 mm
Pages 208
Key Reviews
"The landscape of career development training and professional development has changed radically since I first entered the profession seventeen years ago, but many of the challenges facing careers professionals remain.
This book fills a much-needed gap in the tapestry of support that all new entrants to the profession need, and as such I have no hesitation in recommending it."
Dr Oliver Jenkin PGCE RCDP, NICEC Fellow.
CDI Senior Professional Development and Standards Manager, and Editor of the CDI’s magazine, Career Matters
"You've got this - and we've got you.
A great measure of a book is how it makes you feel, and this one made me feel seen, supported, inspired, and energised to do my job. It's the book I wish I had when newly qualified and the book I'm glad to have now. It's full of such relevant and practical tips that address real issues and concerns in our fast-paced practice. I really like how Chris and Jules have faith in the practitioner 'you've got this' whiled also providing that vital support 'we've got you'. It's a must read for career development professionals, new and experienced too."
Lis McGuire, RCDP, Sunrise Career Guidance
"Essential reading for aspiring Career Development Professionals.
The Career Development Professional’s Survival Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone entering the careers sector. Every chapter delivers relevant, practical insights for trainees and new practitioners.
The chapters on decision-making and reflection are particularly impactful, encouraging deeper thinking and aligning closely with the real challenges Career Development Professionals face in their roles. The book is well-organised, full of insider tips, and written by Chris and Jules in an engaging and approachable style. The personal tone makes the content accessible and authentic; a guide that we can all relate to!
Whether read cover to cover or used to dip into specific topics, it’s a fantastic reference guide. Highly recommended for those starting out or looking to strengthen their professional practice. Thank you for taking the time to create such a useful textbook!"
Jo Wharton, CDP Teaching Assessor, Ixion Holdings
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Jules Benton
Jules Benton has over 35 years’ experience working as a careers guidance professional, trainer and consultant. She specialises in delivering training on careers education for individuals with impairments, health conditions or special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Chris Targett
Chris Targett is well known in the careers education community as a dynamic and innovative careers adviser. He was awarded the prestigious ‘UK Careers Adviser of the Year’ Award by the Career Development Institute (CDI) in 2021.