Proposes an assessment schema to give counseling trainees a systematic approach to client career problems. The schema has two domains (interpersonal, intrapersonal) and three levels: guidance and counseling, placement and development, and career education and adjustment. (Contains 75 references.) (SK)

A transitional counseling program was developed at Laval University in Canada to facilitate the interaction of young persons according to four central "person-environment" modes, taking into account the fit between the Holland vocational type and the occupational environment type. The Adult Career Concerns Inventory was used to compare…

Presents summary of Inter-Domain Model applied to career assessment and counseling, which formally encompasses three major categories of variables: occupational interests, abilities, and personality characteristics. Reviews requirements of a theory of career assessment and discusses major components of the Inter-Domain Model. (Author/NB)

Reviews literature written in 1994 in areas of theoretical contributions to career development, vocational assessment, individual differences, and career counseling. Relevant career books are also reviewed. Areas covered are consistent with other reviews and represent the contemporary research thrusts in the field. Contains 213 references.…

The composite systematic functional objective career exploration program model integrates various career development theoretical approaches. These approaches emphasize self-concept, life values, personality, the environment, and academic achievement and training as separate functions in explaining career development. Current social development in…

American workers change jobs more frequently than workers in older industrial countries. The movement from a manufacturing economy to a service economy involves many job changes for workers. Consequently, workers need flexibility. Counselors are challenged to help clients view life holistically, recognizing the dimension of quality of life.…

This publication seeks to enhance the availability of best practices and ideas in career development. The papers included are derived from program presentations that were given at the July 2002 Careers across America conference. Chapters include: (1) Career Tracks: A Collaborative Approach between a University Career Center and a College of…

This paper focuses on identifying and describing the current array of Holland-based career interventions that are available and most commonly used in educational settings. The authors' experiences suggest that busy practitioners may not be familiar with the more than 20 current instruments and resources that were developed by Holland and are…

Provides empirical bases for recommendations designed to facilitate counselors' and researchers' development of evaluations of the effectiveness of career interventions. Studies conducted in accord with the recommendations will significantly add to the knowledge needed to provide more effective career interventions for diverse participants.…

Examines the origin and current status of lifespan, life-space theory and proposes one way in which to integrate its three segments. Discusses a functionalist strategy for theory construction and the outcomes and consequences of this strategy. Discusses future directions for theory development, such as career adaptability and planful attitudes.…

Uses the lifespan, life-space model to examine the definition of adaptive decision making. Reviews the existing definition of adaptive decision making as "rational" decision making and offers alternate perspectives on decision making with an emphasis on the implications of using the model. Makes suggestions for future theory, research,…

This article summarizes the literature published in 2001 related to career counseling and career development. The review is designed to provide information to both career practitioners and researchers, with the focus on integration of practice and research. The summary is organized around 5 primary areas: career development; career and vocational…

Examines nature of career problems, drawing out common features that pervade any particular instance. On basis of commonality, proposes common standard for career counseling theory, research, and practice. Notes that significance of identifying common standard is that field is so diverse in theory and practice that there appears to be little basis…

The theory of work adjustment is useful in addressing the career counseling needs of retirees who want to continue working but who need to explore their career choices before settling on a new occupation or job. This article examines some of the challenges that midlife and older adults face as they plan postretirement careers. Information about…

This article traces one client's progress from chronic unemployability to vocational stability through the use of rational emotive therapy (RET). The authors explain the causality among activating events, belief systems, and emotional consequences. The client is helped toward a view of self-responsibility in determining his own consequences.…