Career Development and Inclusive Practice

<p><em>‘This book will increase your confidence in and enhance your understanding of how to engage effectively and ethically with all of the multi-faceted individuals who make our working lives such a privilege.’ </em><strong>Claire Johnson, CDI Head of Professional Development and Standards, RCDP and CDI, ICCI and NICEC Fellow</strong></p><p><strong>Transform your career guidance practice to meet the unique needs of all of your clients. </strong></p><p>The need for specialised career guidance for individuals with an impairment, health condition, learning support need or disabling factor has never been greater. This dedicated guide supports career development professionals to successfully adapt their practice to ensure it is inclusive of people with a variety of needs. </p><p>Written by two hugely knowledgeable and widely respected authors with considerable expertise in the field of careers guidance and inclusion, this definitive guide offers:<strong> </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Real-world case studies:</strong> to demonstrate proven, real-life techniques employed by professionals in their practice and illustrate their methods</li><li><strong>Actionable insights: </strong>with tools, techniques and strategies to help overcome specific challenges, including non-verbal communication and literacy difficulties</li><li><strong>Professional standards:</strong> closely mapped against industry training benchmarks for career professionals</li><li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> written in a clear, engaging and accessible format, it has illustrations throughout to support different learning styles. </li></ul><p>Drawing on real-world, tried-and-tested techniques, this comprehensive handbook equips career development professionals with the tools they need to provide effective guidance, foster inclusivity and improve accessibility.</p>