Siobhan Neary, Principal Researcher (Career Development)
Siobhan Neary, Principal Researcher (Career Development)
Tel: 01332 591580
Email:s.neary@derby.ac.uk
Siobhan Neary is Principal Researcher (Career Development) overseeing the Centre's continuing professional development (CPD), workforce development and teaching activities. Siobhan has a background in the guidance sector which encompasses more than twenty years working as a practitioner, trainer, manager and lecturer. Her portfolio includes work on career management and employability, CPD and international development work in Sri Lanka and The United Arab Emirates.
She has an extensive background in teaching and learning in relation to guidance and career management and has developed a number of programmes to support practitioners these include: career management courses, careers education and guidance studies at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Siobhan takes the lead in developing the Centre's bespoke work-based development programmes, including; advanced interview skills, career theory and professional practice workshops for National Careers Service providers.
Her research interests include career management frameworks, continuing professional development and professional identity for guidance professionals.
Publications and Presentations include:
2013
Hooley, T., Watts, A. G., Sultana, R. G. and Neary, S. (2013). The 'blueprint' framework for career management skills: a critical exploration. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 41(2): 117-131.
2012
Hooley, T., Hutchinson, J. and Neary, S. (2012). Supporting STEM Students into STEM Careers: A Practical Introduction for Academics. Derby: International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS), University of Derby.
Neary, S. and Beizsley, C. (2012). I am here to learn biology, not 'personal development': Testing the Blueprint for Careers. DEHEMS Second International Conference: Employability of Graduates & Higher Education Management Systems, Ljubljana 27 & 28. September, 2012.
2011
Neary, S. & Hutchinson, J. (2011). Ethical Practice in a Time of Change and Competition: seminar presentation, Improving Future Practice: NAEGA Conference, London, 17th October, 2011.
Neary, S. (2011). A careers adviser? So what do you do? Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling, 27: 40-46.
Neary, S. & Moore, N. (2011). Statement of Client Entitlement Good Practice Guidance for Organisations and Practitioners Providing Career Guidance Services. London: Lifelong Learning UK.
2010
Neary, S. and Jackson, H. (2010). A Workforce Development Strategy for the Adult Career Information, Advice and Guidance Workforce in England. London: LLUK.
Older publications
Neary, S. and Hutchinson, J. (2009). More questions than answers: the role of practitioner research in professional practice. In: Reid, H. ed. Constructing the Future: Career Guidance for Changing Contexts, Stourbridge: Institute of Career Guidance., pp. 42-50.
Neary-Booth, S. and Peck, D. (2009). Career guidance - A call to arms. Career Guidance Today, 17(1): 20-21.
Ravenhall, M. Hutchinson, J. and Neary-Booth, S. (2009). Understanding Advancement. iCeGS Occasional Paper. Derby: International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby.
Hambly, L. & Neary-Booth, S. (2007). The role of chance in career choice: Planned Happenstance in Action. NCGE Newsletter, October 2007.
Brett, M. & Neary, S. (2003). Getting it Right: Reviewing for Quality. Winchester: The Guidance Council.
Howard, K., Neary, S. & Rankin, P. (2002). A guide to the Matrix Standard for Higher Education Careers Services. Winchester: The Guidance Council.
Neary, S. (2002). What Works: Signposting and Referral. Winchester. The Guidance Council.
