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The Career Development Handbook

The Career Development Handbook

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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.

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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. The authors have managed to create something that functions both as a universal guide to be read in one go, and an ongoing reference book, which is vital for careers and employability professionals as well as others interested in building their understanding of career.'

Martin Edmondson, CEO, Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)

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Published: 16 October 2024

Edition:1st

Length: 272

Dimensions:240mm x 170 mm

  • Tristram Hooley

    Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer specialising in career and career guidance. He is Professor of Career Education at the University of Derby and the Inland Norway University.

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  • Gill Frigerio

    Dr Gill Frigerio is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Warwick. Gill's teaching and research interests cover theory and practice in career coaching; working with vocation and calling; women’s career development and researching career development practice.

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  • Rosie Alexander

    Dr Rosie Alexander is a researcher specialising in career guidance and development. Prior to her academic career, she worked for over 15 years as a career adviser in both England and Scotland. 

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Kate Collins
Accessible and comprehensive - part-textbook, part-reflective journal

The handbook is truly comprehensive, catering to new and long-established career professionals, as well as those who are considering career development as a future role. For existing career professionals, it provides a handy reminder of the theories and skills behind career guidance, as well as useful updates to knowledge, such as a section on using generative AI. The handbook is well structured, with prompts for self-reflection sitting alongside information and guidance. The case studies bring the information to life, and the resources signposted throughout are helpful. Written with a supportive and knowledgeable tone, I can imagine dipping into the handbook for a long time to come for advice on best practice and reminders of the value of the profession.