Meet the author: Jules Benton and Chris Targett

During this session, Jules Benton and Chris Targett will be talking about all things careers, and why it matters to them that practitioners have the opportunity to reflect on what they do and why they do it.

The session will explore some of the important factors underpinning career guidance delivery, including ethics, philosophy, design, self-care and mistakes, things that may not have been covered in professional training but make a huge difference to how we, and our clients, experience career guidance. 

Jules and Chris welcome the opportunity for attendees to ask questions during the session. Like the A - Z sections of their book, this will provide a useful 'watercooler moment' for practitioners to seek guidance on some of the dilemmas that can arise in the course of careers work. 

Chris Targett
Chris Targett is a dynamic and innovative careers adviser who received the CDI’s ‘UK Careers Adviser of the Year’ Award in 2021. His background in art and philosophy informs his creative approach, supporting young people, schools and colleagues across the guidance community. Chris currently works as an Area Manager and Careers Adviser, and is also Chair of the Careers Writers Association (CWA).

Jules Benton
Jules Benton has over 35 years’ experience working as a careers guidance professional, trainer and consultant. She specialises in careers guidance for individuals who are disabled, have learning support needs or experience other barriers to inclusion. Jules is also Chief Executive of Cosmic Cactus, a service that provides support for transitions to employment, training and education.

This session supports the following CPD competencies:

•     Career Development Practice
•     Networking and Partnerships
•     Professional Practice, Values, and Ethics