Published Books

The Career Development Professional’s Survival Guide

Published: 21 November 2025

Authors: Chris Targett and Jules Benton

Synopsis: A practical and accessible handbook designed to support both newly qualified and experienced careers practitioners navigating the realities of professional practice. Structured as an A–Z of career development, the guide explores themes including equality and equity, difficult conversations, learning styles, reflection, creativity and visibility. Illustrated throughout and grounded in real-life examples, it supports reflective practice and continuous improvement, equipping career development professionals with the tools, techniques and mindset needed to deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality guidance for every client.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Development and Inclusive Practice

Published: 15 November 2024

Authors: Chris Targett and Jules Benton

Synopsis: A practical, inclusive handbook designed to support career development professionals in adapting their practice to better meet the needs of individuals with SEND. Responding to the growing demand for specialist guidance — and aligned with the evolving Gatsby Benchmarks — the book provides clear, accessible strategies to improve both practice quality and outcomes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Reflection: LinkedIn

Examples of practice-based reflections sharing what works in inclusive, client-centred careers guidance

“What I needed to do was not worry about ‘looking like an expert’ and focus on what the client needed to connect, to just be and to discover.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Alongside finding clarity, students were actively researching pathways and labour market information.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“By the end of the session she was laughing, breathing and no longer fidgety and anxious — and she had a way forward.”