Oxford English for careers is a new, up-to-date course where you learn what you need to know for a career in commerce.

"Abstract: The handbook seeks to provide a state-of-the-art reference point for the field of career development. It engages in a trans-disciplinary and international dialogue that explores current ideas and debates from a variety of viewpoints including socio-economic, political, educational, and social justice perspectives. Career development is broadly defined to encompass both individuals' experience of their own careers, and the full range of support services for career planning and transitions. The handbook is divided into three sections. The first section explores the economic, educational, and public policy contexts within which careers are enacted. The second section explores the rich conceptual landscape of career theory. The third section addresses the broad spectrum of helping practices to support both individuals and groups including career guidance, career counseling, and career learning interventions. Keywords: Career; career development, career counseling, career guidance, career learning, career theory, public policy, social justice"--

Speaking for professional development book aims to equip students with competence in understanding English speaking in a professional (non-academic) context and foster cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity. It also supports the development (professionalism) of students (or graduates) and the skills of educators. The materials consist of Personal Achievement, Writing A Good CV, Starting Business, Deal with Customer Complaint, Participating in Meeting, Job Interview, Business English, What Makes A Good Teacher Great?, Create A Work Culture, Public Relation, and Building Relationship. This book provides listening, identifying, studying, pronouncing, and practicing activities. In addition, it allows educators to give assignments to students individually and in groups to assist students improve their speaking skill.

"Business English for Students: A Practical Guide to Success in the Professional World” is a book that helps students develop the essential language skills and strategies they need to excel in the competitive business world. It covers the gap between academic knowledge and real-world business communication, with essential vocabulary, grammar, conversational skills, and diverse business scenarios. The book provides engaging exercises, practical examples, and industry-specific vocabulary, to help learners succeed in a global and fast-paced environment. The book also encourages students to embrace challenges and continuous growth, building confidence, clarity, and professionalism in their communication. Whether they want to pursue careers in finance, marketing, technology, or any other field, “Business English for Students: A Practical Guide to Success in the Professional World” is the ultimate resource for students to master the complexities of the professional world and start a rewarding career journey. Let this practical guide be your key to success and unlock the door to a prosperous future.

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This book makes the case that career development practice is a mental health intervention, and provides skills and strategies to support career development practitioners in their work. It explores how practitioners do more than help people navigate career paths, they change people's lives in ways that improve mental health and overall well-being.

This comprehensive career text combines an innovative theory-based approach with practical knowledge developed during the authors’ combined 100 years of providing career services to college students. • Part One (chapters 1-5) focuses on cognitive information processing theory with detailed, practical examples of the application of the theory in typical career situations, including self-knowledge, occupational knowledge, and decision making. • Part Two (chapters 6-10) provides a multidisciplinary overlay of issues that affect career decisions, such as economic trends, the global economy, organizational culture, and family-work issues. • Part Three (chapters 11-15) focuses on concrete steps for executing a strategic career plan and seeking employment, including an examination of familiar topics such as interviewing, resume writing, negotiating, and work adjustment, from a cognitive and multidisciplinary perspective. Revisions to 3rd edition: *New information about occupational classifications *Labor market projections extended to 2016 *More active learning strategies incorporated into instructor's manual and also embedded in the text *Clearer directions for completing assignments provided in appendices, e.g., career field analysis research paper. *Redesigned 350+ PowerPoint slides based text and instructor’s manual contents.

"This is a must-have for any researcher in vocational psychology or career counseling, or anyone who wishes to understand the empirical underpinnings of the practice of career counseling." -Mark Pope, EdD College of Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis past president of the American Counseling Association Today's career development professional must choose from a wide array of theories and practices in order to provide services for a diverse range of clients. Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work focuses on scientifically based career theories and practices, including those derived from research in other disciplines. Driven by the latest empirical and practical evidence, this text offers the most in-depth, far-reaching, and comprehensive career development and counseling resource available. Career Development and Counseling includes coverage of: Major theories of career development, choice, and adjustment Informative research on occupational aspirations, job search success, job satisfaction, work performance, career development with people of color, and women's career development Assessment of interests, needs and values, ability, and other important constructs Occupational classification and sources of occupational information Counseling for school-aged youth, diverse populations, choice-making, choice implementation, work adjustment, and retirement Special needs and applications including those for at-risk, intellectually talented, and work-bound youth; people with disabilities; and individuals dealing with job loss, reentry, and career transitions Edited by two of the leading figures in career development, and featuring contributions by many of the most well-regarded specialists in the field, Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work is the one book that every career counselor, vocational psychologist, and serious student of career development must have.