This briefing reviews the state of the art in the application of the Internet in career guidance and counseling. It describes how the Internet works and the main services offered: electronic mail, newsgroups, the World Wide Web, file transfer, and intranets. A glossary is provided. The following current and potential uses are discussed: access to information; direct access to computer-assisted guidance systems; individual guidance at a distance; new forms of group work through e-mail and newsgroups; access and outreach; electronic recruitment, placement, and job search; careers education; marketing of guidance services; and professional networking and support. A range of issues relating to the use of the Internet in the career field are identified: how to ensure equitable access to the resources of the Internet; whether the Internet is to remain largely free-access or will become more commercialized as business use increases; as the number of Internet users increases, the choice between expensive upgrading to Integrated Services Digital Network lines and ever faster modems or increasingly slow access times; control of the quality of information; security and confidentiality of personal information; and targeting the training needs of guidance workers to enable them to take a proactive role in the development of the Internet as a guidance tool. Two sources for further information are provided. (YLB)