The Career Development Handbook

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>'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.' </em><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Martin Edmondson CEO Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)</strong></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful career development practitioner with this go-to introductory handbook. </strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>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 </span><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>practical insights policy contexts and cutting-edge theory</span><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)> - all within a single all-encompassing volume.  </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Written by a highly qualified team of experts with considerable </span><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>experience in the field of careers development</span><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)> and excellent academic </span><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>reputations </span><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>this definitive guide offers: </span></p><ul><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Holistic approach:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)> explore practice settings policy contexts and career development theory all in one comprehensive volume. </span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Real-world insights:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)> case studies resource links and self-reflection prompts keep readers informed and interested. </span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Engaging content:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)> dive into career development activities designed to help individuals manage their personal and professional growth. </span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>Professional standards:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)> closely mapped against industry training benchmarks for career professionals. </span></li></ul><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(17 17 17 1)>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. </span></p><p></p>