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Using values‐based approaches in employment counseling and assessment: professional and related occupations
Author(s) -
VanVoorhis Richard W.,
Protivnak Jake J.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of employment counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.252
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2161-1920
pISSN - 0022-0787
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1920.2012.00017.x
Subject(s) - vocational education , career counseling , psychology , professional development , work (physics) , applied psychology , pedagogy , mechanical engineering , engineering
This article describes growth trends in professional and related occupations from both historical and projected perspectives. Professional and related occupations that are considered “hot” (based on growth and demand) are described and grouped according to educational requirements. Next, the authors discuss applicable values‐based counseling theories, including person–environment fit, Brown's (2012) values‐based approach, Super's (1974) theory of vocational choice, and the theory of work adjustment. Related counseling strategies, assessment approaches, and resources are shared. Finally, a case study and practical examples that relate to professional and related occupations are presented.