Employability: Making the Most of Your Career Development / Edition 1

by John Neugebauer, Jane Evans-Brain

Overview

Whether you're undertaking an employability module on your course, or need advice on developing transferable employability skills throughout your degree, this handy guide provides the theory and practical help you need to get your foot on the career ladder on graduation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446298350
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/27/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

John Neugebauer is a Visiting Fellow at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England. He has held managerial appointments in the UK National Health Service, and senior HR management roles with Lloyds Bank International, and Lloyds Bank. He has lectured at undergraduate and post graduate levels with The University of Bath, University of Bristol, Open University (in the UK and Europe), and the University of the West of England. He has been an external examiner for Bristol Dental School, and the University of Plymouth. John has worked as a consultant to small and large organisations, both in his own capacity and as part of Knowledge Exchange activities with higher education institutions. His first degree was from the University of Lancaster, and post graduate education and Ph D from the University of Bristol. He is a qualified coach and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Jane Evans-Brain is a human resource business partner in a large national organisation, and has over twenty eight years HR experience in recruitment, learning in the work place, talent development, training, employment law, assessment centres, and change management. Jane also has experience of external consulting.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Changing Patterns of Career
Chapter 3 - Preparing for Work
Chapter 4 - Finding Work
Chapter 5 - Workplace Learning and Development
Chapter 6 - Progress and Navigation
Chapter 7 - Managing Yourself
Chapter 8 - Conclusion and Finding your Own Story

Editorial Reviews

Employability is a comprehensive reference for students of the topic, blended with top tips and industry insights for those seeking to enhance their own career next steps.

Anthony Ainsworth

Employability examines the challenges facing students and those already in work in the contemporary employment market. Its practical approach, interspersed with relevant theory, provides useful hints, tips and practical suggestions, making it a must-read for those who want to understand and explore a wide spectrum of employability-related questions and issues. I would recommend this book to anyone who is on the employability journey.

Susan Durbin

Grounded in solid research, Employability is full of thought provoking, challenging and above all practical exercises to support you in whatever stage you are at in your journey into the world of work; whether not yet started, in your first role, or in the middle of a successful career this is an invaluable and helpful guide.

Andy Foster