'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