Career Theories
Martin's career counselor told him that he should be a plumber because she said that the assessments show "plumber" as his best career option. Martin's career counselor would be considered this.
What is unethical?
Fred is in the second grade. According to Super, this male is most likely to be a key figure for him.
What is his father?
Henry is only interested in finding a career that has a lot of openings every year in his area. A trait and factor career counselor would point out that Henry should also consider these things.
What are abilities, interests, and values?
A theory in which one of the the primary roles of counselors is to assist clients to develop a strong, clear, and realistic self-concept, which includes an understanding of their interests, abilities and values.
What is Super's theory of career development?
Lisa is very unhappy with her current job. She doesn't like her tasks, her salary, or the hours she has to work. This theory focuses on factors like these.
What is work adjustment theory?
Sara is focused primarily on the prestige she will get when she becomes an attorney. This theory explains Sara's interest in being important.
What is status attainment theory?
Roger is a manager at Kohls. He is concerned that Marnee, an employee, is doing a poor job keeping her department clean and neat. This concerns can most clearly be understood through this theory.
What is work adjustment theory?
George has been confused about which of his many interests he should follow for a career. Holland would use this term to describe George.
What is undifferentiated?
Tia is a senior in high school and has a part time job as a server at a high-end restaurant. She has been earning what she considers a lot of money and thinks she can earn plenty of money in a career as a server. Tia's career counselor should understand this factor and point out concerns about dead end jobs.
What is the labor market?
Helene is most interested in discovering a cure for cancer. This Holland type most closely fits Helene.
What is Investigative?
The process of gathering and interpreting occupational information related to a future career a person might wish to pursue.
What is career planning?
Maria feels uncertain about her future career. She's worried about whether she will be successful and whether she will have the support she'll need. This assessment would measure her level of concern about her career.
What is the Career Thoughts Inventory?
Brent is unsure whether he should become a car salesman or a minister. He sees the ministry as an opportunity to serve God. According to Myers-Briggs theory, he is using this in decision-making.
What is feeling?
Marquita likes doing office work like typing and filing. She is most likely this type, according to Holland.
What is conventional?
Career counseling skills are similar to these type of counseling skills.
What are general counseling skills?
Susan is 16 and unsure of her career plans after high school. She doesn't know much about the world of work and has minimal interest in making plans. Super would suggest that a career counselor start by assessing this with Susan.
What is career maturity?
Bobby has been uncomfortable at work for some time and thinks his supervisor doesn't consider his opinion or ideas. Bobby talks to several people at work about his concerns According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Bobby is primarily using this function.
What is extroversion?
Chris, age 15, is very concerned about politics. He thinks voting is important and has helped in several voter registration drives. According to Super's theory of career development, Chris is focused on this stage.
What is values?