'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. 

Professor Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer focusing on career and career guidance. He is Professor of Career Education at the University of Derby and also holds Professorial titles at the Inland Norway University of Applied Science and Canterbury Christ Church University.   He is the Chief Editor of the NICEC journal, a Winston Churchill Fellow and the Chair of the Critical approaches to career and career guidance COST project. He is also on the board of the Career Development Policy Group and the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy.   Tristram has written thirteen books, including most recently The Career Development Handbook for Trotman, and many articles and reports.   His work explores the relationship between career, policy and technology and examines how career guidance can support individuals to manage their engagement with work, learning and society. You can find out more about his work on his blog Adventures in Career Development (https://adventuresincareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/). 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. Dr Rosie Alexander is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus. Prior to her academic career, she worked for over 15 years as a career adviser in both England and Scotland.