Career Development Theories in Practice

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  • ISBN 9781911724308
  • Dimensions: 170 x 240mm
  • Publication Date: 31 Oct 2024
  • Publisher: Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
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‘I have no hesitation in recommending this book as essential reading for all career development professionals.’ Claire Johnson, CDI Head of Professional Development and Standards, 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. 

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).