This edition of the "starter" file of free occupational literature was revised in order to provide optimum amounts of information and assistance to young men and women about to assimilate and use career information. This is a "starter" file in two senses: (1) the file may be an initial step toward building a complete file of…

The longitudinal study of 110 junior high school boys and girls had the following objectives: (1) to test a developmental theory of career choice, (2) to determine whether there are significant sex difference in career sequences and, (3) to determine if self concepts and other factors influence career choice. The subjects were interviewed every…

Two methods are presented for extending Holland's occupational classification to include all occupations in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). Holland's classification is based on a theory of personality types, with occupations in the classification organized into major categories (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social,…

Enterprising work yields higher income with less education than other types of work, suggesting that the income gap between Blacks and Whites might be decreased if counselors help Black youth gain access to enterprising work. (Author)

Describes material developed to help students deal with questions of a major field of study and relationships to career preparation. This material, formulated into a handout/directory, is entitled, "Suggestions for Supplementary Courses to Enhance Career Opportunities for Liberal Arts Majors," and has been well received by students and…

This study investigated seven factors relating to personal preferences in choosing a career. Differences between male and female preferences were also studied. While males and females express similarities relating to the seven factors, they also reveal differences that should be considered by counselors helping individuals explore career choices.…

Designed a cognitive restructuring intervention for individuals having difficulty with career decision making, which proved more effective than decision-making training and a no-treatment control condition in reducing anxiety about career decision making and in encouraging vocational exploratory behavior. Cognitive restructuring clients used…

Following a brief review of recent studies of self-efficacy and career-related behaviors, the authors suggest several core self-beliefs that may underlie efficacy expectations and their possible impact on career choice and decision making. Implications and suggestions for career counseling are discussed. (CH)

Makes six suggestions for selecting appropriate career assessment instruments in the areas of proper training, use of the right kind of standards, deciding what information is needed, getting written documentation about tests under consideration, careful evaluation of instruments, and becoming familiar with issues in career assessment. (ABL)

Presents a model for career decision making based on the sequential elimination of occupational alternatives, an adaptation for career decisions of Tversky's (1972) elimination-by-aspects theory of choice. The expected utility approach is reviewed as a representative compensatory model for career decisions. Advantages, disadvantages, and…

Studies the social status that the general population accords occupations. Concludes that the prestige order of occupations in our society has changed very little, despite significant changes in employment opportunities. (Author/HMV)

Educating career counselors and other practitioners in the career development field on at least the basics of financial planning concepts will enable them to provide clients with a more comprehensive approach to career decisions. A client with an understanding of financial planning basics will be better prepared as an informed, engaged, and…

The goal of this paper is to invite career service professional to incorporate a Multiple Intelligences framework in their practice to better assist their clients. The authors suggest that this framework is worthwhile to apply for the following reasons: MI can be used as a diagnostic and assessment tool to assist counselors in their case…

The perennial problem of college students indecision regarding their future career is well documented in the professional counseling literature. This paper seeks to outline practical and effective strategies for counseling undecided college students. Another goal of this article is to highlight relevant career counseling strategies for working…

This book is a quick reference source to guide the career professional through the essentials of using the most popular career interest tools. It summarizes important technical aspects of each inventory, and offers step-by-step guidance in the interpretation and use of the various inventories. The chapters are: (1) "Overview"; (2)…