The contribution of differential feature-cost analysis to the evaluation of computer-assisted career guidance systems

This paper benefitted from discussions with Pazit Mei-Raz and Micha Wartski.     

Holland's theory and effective use of computer-assisted career guidance systems

A variety of client characteristics, drawn primarily from John Holland's theory and constructs, were used to examine client reactions to using a computer-assisted career guidance system. The subjects were 206 individuals who sought assistance at a university-based career center. A regression analysis revealed that persons with higher Social and Enterprising scores rated the system lower on its ability to help them acquire self and occupational knowledge.Reprint requests should be directed to the senior author at the Career Center, R-28, 224 Bryan Hall, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1035.The Computer-Assisted Career Guidance Evaluation Form is available from the authors at the above address.     

The effect of a computer-assisted career guidance program on secondary schools in Korea

This paper examines the effect of a computer-assisted career guidance program in South Korean secondary schools. The program used for this study was developed by one of the paper’s co-authors, Young-Hye Kim, based on Harrington & O’Shea’s Career Decision-Making system. MVS (My Vocational Situation) is used for pre-post test. The t-test results indicate that there are some meaningful differences between control and experimental groups on the 9th and the 11th graders in South Korea. There appeared to be gender and age influences on the degree of the effect.     

The field trial of a new computer-assisted career guidance system in South Africa

This paper describes the field test of a newly developed computerized career counselling system in South Africa. A randomly selected sample of black high school students (n=80) evaluated the system after completing the program at the University of the Western Cape. Evaluation data were collected through interviews and the Program Evaluation Questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of a number of subscales measuring 1) user satisfaction with the experience, 2) the extent to which the system helped them acquire self and occupational knowledge and identified potential career alternatives, 3) whether they found interaction with the computer rewarding, and 4) the ease with which the system can be used. The Program Evaluation Questionnaire was found to be a reliable instrument (coefficients ranging from 0.54 to 0.84) and indicated that subjects evaluated the system positively in terms of these subscales. The interviews also indicated that subjects would recommend use of the program to others, that they would prefer the computer rather than the counsellor and that they felt that the program had an impact on their career plans.     

地方院校个性化就业指导模式探析

随着日趋严峻的就业形势,大学生的就业压力正在逐渐增大,就业指导,特别是在地方院校学生就业工作中已经显得尤为重要。个性化就业指导以每个学生的就业差异为前提,根据每个人的个性、专业背景、职业目标等差异开展个性化就业指导,最终实现社会化和个性化的和谐统一。本文通过对个性化就业指导的理解,分析了地方院校个性化就业指导工作的现状,在此基础上,结合实际情况,提出了地方院校应该如何构建个性化就业指导模式。     

The effects of a career planning course and a computer-assisted career guidance program (SIGI PLUS) on undecided university students

This study examined the separate and combined effects of a career planning course and a computer-assisted career guidance system (SIGI PLUS) on undecided university students. Seventy first and second year university students were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups (career planning course only; career planning course and SIGI PLUS; SIGI PLUS only; wait-listed control group). Pre and posttest measures were administered and an analysis of covariance was conducted to determine differences among groups for each measure. Significant overall differences were found for each measure. Follow-up procedures revealed significant differences between specific career treatment groups and the control group. Implications for counselors are discussed.     

Computer-assisted career guidance: Improving the design and use of systems

This paper presents and analyzes recommendations developed by system developers, policy makers, researchers/evaluators, and practitioners for improving the design and use of computer-assisted career guidance (CACG) systems.     

On the efficiency of career guidance

Specialist in educational and vocational guidance, designing courses to assist in guidance and decision-making, and the organization and development of guidance services. Inspector responsible for information and guidance in the Grenoble administrative area (Ministry of National Education) and, since 1988, Chief Inspector of Technical Education and Head of the Information and Guidance Service of the National Information Bureau on training courses an professions in Corsica. Member of several French and international bodies specializing in educational and vocational guidance.     

高校大学生职业生涯规划与就业指导研究

面对严峻的就业形势,高校大学生的就业指导工作已经面临着新的形势,传统的工作方式也已经不能适应新时期大学生择业的要求。本文从职业生涯规划的意义出发,对高校大学生择业就业部分环节进行指导。高校应该抓住机遇,迎接挑战,做好大学生职业生涯规划,并将其贯穿于学生学习和就业的全过程,作为高校就业指导工作的关健工作,以提升学生就业的科学性和实效性。     

高校研究生职业生涯辅导研究

通过抽样调查,分析了研究生职业生涯教育问题,指出现有职业指导和就业服务已无法满足研究生求职发展需要,开展行之有效的职业生涯辅导迫在眉睫.文章提出高校应从市场需求和研究生实际情况出发,开展个性化的测评与咨询,利用网络信息平台,引入多元社会资源,建设专业化师资队伍,系统地开展研究生职业生涯辅导等措施,以缓解研究生就业矛盾,促进研究生就业力提升.     

大学生金字塔型创业指导模式的构建

创业指导是提高大学生就业率的重要举措,本文运用人-职匹配理论、＂经心＂创业模型、CASVE循环理论,建构了包括认识领域、准备领域和行动领域的金字塔型创业指导模式。     

浅论职业指导与推动高质量就业的关系

职业指导是推动实现高质量就业的重要手段.随着职业指导内涵的不断演变,高校职业指导的不可替代性日趋凸显,主要体现在：职业指导对大学生就业观、职业认知的指导作用;对人才培养过程的影响作用;对大学生职业定位的指导作用等.为了充分发挥职业指导在高校更高质量就业工作中的重要作用,高校应注重专兼职相结合的职业指导队伍建设,将职业指导纳入大学人才培养的全过程,将专门化的职业指导活动与日常职业指导有机结合,同时不断加强机制建设.     

对高校职业指导工作开展的几点思考

在就业形势日益严峻的今天,加强和完善高校职业指导工作对全面推进人才培养模式改革具有重要意义。本文通过对当前高职院校职业指导工作现状进行深入地分析,提出关于教育职能、队伍专业化建设、基础服务、实践教育等方面的思考和建议。