Adventures in Career Development

JANUARY 28, 2024

The NICEC conference 2024 will focus on career and sustainability. 2024 Call for papers Download Bookings are now open (information on the event page ) and it is possible to attend either face-to-face or virtually. You are also invited to submit a workshop. The call for papers follows.

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Adventures in Career Development

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling is seeking submissions for the Spring 2025 issue. This issue will be an open call and articles may be submitted on any topic relevant to career development. Further information about the journal is here.

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Adventures in Career Development

JULY 2, 2024

But what do they have to say about careers related topics. Careers Careers are discussed in terms of the reform to the social care system with a promise to sort out the weak progression structures in that sector through forms of social partnership. But, no specific mention of careers education or guidance.

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Adventures in Career Development

JUNE 13, 2024

As they are the party most likely to form the new government it is important to think about what it means for the careers sector. There is also a promise to devolve more power to localities which is likely to be important to the way in which careers is delivered, but again is somewhat light on details.

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Adventures in Career Development

JANUARY 16, 2025

We have just published a new article in the Indian Journal of Career and Livelihood Planning. Is the Concept of Calling still Relevant to Career Decision Making in Norway? Validating the Calling and Vocation Questionnaire (CVQ) with Norwegian Career Counsellors. Indian Journal of Career and Livelihood Planning , 13(1), 20-42.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 11, 2024

With the US software market projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 7.17% during the forecast period of 2024–2030, retaining top talent and fostering innovation aren’t just priorities—they’re business essentials. And the secret to achieving both lies in employee engagement. The choice is yours.

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Adventures in Career Development

MARCH 20, 2024

We have just published a new article in the Nordic Journal of Transitions, Careers and Guidance. Integrated guidance is an approach to delivering career guidance that combines face-to-face and digital approaches. Nordic Journal of Transitions, Careers and Guidance , 5(1), 55–72. We hope that you enjoy the article.

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Adventures in Career Development

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We want to contact senior leaders and careers leaders in schools, colleges and training providers who would be willing to trial an intervention to inform students about HTQs. The interventions will take place between November 2023 and February 2024. More information about the project is available via our information sheet.

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Adventures in Career Development

JULY 9, 2024

I recently participated in a panel discussion on ‘technology and inequalities’ as part of the OECD’s Future Dreaming Conference 2024. In the discussion, myself, Anthony Mann and Tricia Berry discuss the way in which careers interventions can disrupt inequality and explore how they interface with new technologies.

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Adventures in Career Development

JUNE 17, 2024

The paper sets out the findings of a survey of 674 (mainly European) career guidance practitioners conducted in late 2023 and early 2024 about green guidance. We found that practitioners have a strong belief that the world is currently experiencing a climate crisis and that career guidance can be a small part of addressing this.

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Crestcom

MAY 23, 2025

Leaders must adapt to these concerns by investing in upskilling, reskilling, and career growth. One of the top reasons people leave their jobs is a lack of career development opportunities. Offer clear career pathways to demonstrate a long-term commitment to employees.

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Adventures in Career Development

JUNE 15, 2024

I’m working my way through all the manifestos for parties in the current election to see what they have to offer for careers. I started with the current government (pretty much ignores careers), then went to the Labour Party (not bad on career, but not so good on the wider economic and public sector picture).

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International Coaching Federation

AUGUST 1, 2024

While coaching has established itself as a valuable discipline in various domains such as health and wellness, career development, and executive leadership, the growing prominence of coaching necessitates increased regulation, professionalism, and scientific rigor.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 22, 2025

According to Gallup's latest 2024 State of the Global Workplace report, a shocking 77% of employees globally feel disengaged or actively disengaged at work. Armed with this insight, targeted retention strategies—such as career-path clarity, tailored training, or workload adjustments can significantly reduce turnover rates.

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Adventures in Career Development

JANUARY 18, 2024

It will take place in Nicosia, Cyprus on 10th-14th June 2024 and will focus on Career guidance and counseling in the digital era. For those that haven’t attended ECACOC before, it is a one week summer school for doctoral students who are working on career, career guidance and related topic.

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Adventures in Career Development

JUNE 23, 2024

So, what do they have planned for the country and for careers in particular. But, so far their contribution to careers has been very poorly discussed and this post hopes to figure out what they really have to say. Careers Sadly the manifesto has nothing to say about careers or career guidance.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 11, 2024

• Student Loan Debt Burden: From the very beginning of their careers, they are saddled with significant liabilities that have tormenting affect in their lives. 91% of millennials want rapid career progression in terms of their professional lives. Read more: Flexibility In The Workplace - What Employees Look Forward To In 2024 4.

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Adventures in Career Development

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I’ve had some good experiences with creating short content on YouTube (see my career theory course ), but I haven’t made much progress on this this year. At the heart of this is the Investing in careers paper that we published in July. But I have done quite a bit of policy stuff this year both in the UK and overseas.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 31, 2024

This survey encompasses various questions designed to extract insights about the employees' workplace experience, including - Job satisfaction, Career progression opportunities, Work environment, and Relationships with supervisors and peers. A) Salary, B) Work-Life Balance, C) Company Culture, D) Career Growth.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 29, 2024

Recommended Resource: To get a comprehensive list of questions, you can refer to our blog on 55 Essential Employee Pulse Survey Questions For 2024 How to Craft High-Impact Employee Commitment Surveys Designing questions effectively is essential when creating a survey to gauge employee commitment successfully.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Employee Engagement Calendar 2024-25 for 365 Days of Engagement January National Mentoring Month (January): Launched in 2002, this annual campaign aims to unify and expand the mentoring movement. Thank Your Mentor Day (January 25): A mentor can have a massive impact on your career and personal life.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2024

Quick Summary This blog lists the Top 15 HCM Software Platforms after a rigorous review of the top-performing HCMs in the HR space in 2024. Performance Reviews and Feedback : Conducts regular performance evaluations and provides a platform for feedback and development planning.

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Adventures in Career Development

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tristram Hooley at the start of 2024 Amazingly it is 2024 already. So maybe 2024 will be that time. I’ve just got a book deal to write a new handbook for careers professionals. It will be a bit like The Careers Leader Handbook , but aimed at careers advisers/counsellors/coaches/consultants.

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Adventures in Career Development

JUNE 11, 2024

As I have done oft times before, I will try and keep up and give my take on what the different parties are promising for careers. First up The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024 which is entitled Clear plan, bold action, secure future. So, in this post, I wanted to focus on what it says about careers.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Challenge 2: Lack of Career Development Opportunities Sometimes, feeling stuck in a role with no clear path forward can be disheartening. Without opportunities for growth and development, employees tend to quickly lose the drive and enthusiasm to work. Read more: All You Need To Know About Sales Incentive Programs In 2024 4.

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Adventures in Career Development

JANUARY 2, 2025

This year I published Online Research with Rachel Buchanan and The Career Development Handbook with Rosie Alexander and Gill Frigerio. trillion in 2024) is too poor to afford nice things like career guidance. I feel that this is still true, but we have made some big strides in 2024.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 30, 2024

To put this into perspective, Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace report found that only 23% of employees worldwide feel engaged at work, a sobering figure that highlights just how vital it is to understand and nurture these emotions. Analyze sentiment data to understand what your team needs in terms of career advancement.

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She Owns Success

JANUARY 7, 2025

2024 seemed to go by in a flash, and if youre looking to make the most of the upcoming twelve months, theres no time like the present to get started. Youll find that by taking risks with design or coming up with new ideas, the rewards can pay off, and you can end up really excelling in your career.

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Adventures in Career Development

JANUARY 6, 2025

I found 2024 a pretty difficult year politically. Martin Luther King remarked that the ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice ‘, but judging on 2024 and indeed the last decade, it is pretty difficult to continue to believe in the inevitability of progress. So, watch this space. Write THE book.

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