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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.
Contents
Contents
Part One
Introduction
Chapter 1 What is a theory?
Chapter 2 Career development theories
Chapter 3 What value can career development theories add?
Chapter 4 Career development theories in one-to-one practice
Chapter 5 How to use theories in career education programmes
Part Two
Chapter 6 Theories to explain career influences
Community Interaction
Circumscription and Compromise
Systems Theory Framework of Careers
Chapter 7 Theories to help clients with their emotions
Self-efficacy Theory
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
PERMA Model of Well-being
Chapter 8 Theories to help clients to take ownership
Planned Happenstance
Career Construction
Career AdaptAbilities
Chapter 9 Theories to explain the career decision making
Social Cognitive Career Theory
System 1 and System 2 Decision Making
Career Inaction Theory
Real-world Model of Graduate Career Decision Making
Chapter 10 Theories to enhance self-awareness
Career Success
RIASEC Model
Self-determination Theory
Chapter 11 Theories to explain the experiences of marginalised groups
Psychology of Working Theory
Kaleidoscope Career Model
Cultural Preparedness Process Model
Chapter 12 Theories for employability
Intelligent Career Framework
Psychological Capital
The Psycho-social Framework of Employability
Chapter 13 Theories for career transitions
Transition Theory
Career Shocks
Post Job-loss Career Growth
Conclusion
