Siobhan Neary, Principal Researcher (Career Development)
Siobhan Neary, Principal Researcher (Career Development)
Tel: 01332 591580
Fax: 01332 597726
Email:s.neary@derby.ac.uk
Siobhan Neary is Principal Researcher (Career Development) overseeing its CPD and teaching activities. Siobhan has a background in the guidance sector which encompasses more than fifteen years working as a practitioner, trainer, manager and lecturer. She has a portfolio which includes work on quality and CPD with a range of providers including the voluntary sector, higher education and prisons.
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 is the pathway leader for the Masters Programme in Guidance Studies and takes the lead in developing the Centre's bespoke work-based development programmes, including Advanced Interview skills Next Step Services. Her research interests include quality, continuing professional development for guidance practitioners and the practitioner/researcher.
Publications and Presentations include:
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.
Neary, S. and Jackson, H. (2010). A Workforce Development Strategy for the Adult Career Information, Advice and Guidance Workforce in England. London: LLUK.
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.
