The aim of this study was to examine the effects of Career Information System (CIS) on ninth-grade student's vocational skills self-efficacy, outcome expectations, work hope, and career decision-making difficulties. CIS is a computer-based career intervention designed to help users become more knowledgeable about themselves and occupational…

Seventy college students were randomly assigned to four groups: career planning course, course and SIGI PLUS computer-assisted guidance system, SIGI PLUS only, and control group. Analysis of covariance revealed few differences in decision making and career planning among the treatment groups, supporting the integration of computer-assisted…

Recommendations of system developers, policymakers, researchers, evaluators, and practitioners for improving the design and use of computer-assisted career guidance systems include improved staff training, integration within the context of service delivery, and attention to client diversity. (JOW)

Defines career information, discusses how information is acquired and used, and provides a model for moving career information to career knowledge. In the model of self, search, and synthesis, individuals develop information about themselves, gather information about the world of work, synthesize the information, and apply their knowledge to the…

Describes sources and types of career information (publications, media, instructional materials, software, people, simulations, visits, and work experience programs). Briefly addresses selecting and using career information. (SK)

Pennsylvania's implementation of Education Information Centers sought to develop a feasible library career guidance model. Training workshops dealt with sensitive issues such as counselor and librarian stereotypes and use of the term "counseling." New linkages with community agencies were developed. (SK)

Responses from a national survey of 374 (of 500) 4-year institutions showed that 69 percent of private colleges do not have computer-assisted guidance systems, whereas 69 percent of public colleges do. Significantly more large than small institutions use such systems. SIGI PLUS and DISCOVER are the 2 most popular. (SK)

From a sample of 425 employees, 48 percent used the computer-based Employee Development Planning System over 6 months. A follow-up survey found that (1) system users were significantly more involved in career planning activities; (2) usefulness of the program enabled employees to match themselves with career opportunities; and (3) age/career stage…

Looks at the technological changes in the delivery of career services in colleges and universities and examines seven critical issues: appropriate web-based services, student diversity, ethical responsibilities, high-tech and high-touch, holistic approach, staffing and financial considerations, and outcomes. (JOW)

As the European Community forms a single market, guidance and counseling can take on transnational roles. Computers have the potential to link people beyond national borders, improving access to education and employment information and facilitating mobility. (SK)

DISCOVER is a computer-based career decision-making system used in many libraries. In the stand-alone model, DISCOVER is used as a reference resource. In the librarian-facilitated model, the librarian provides counseling support as well as information. (SK)

Nine computer-assisted career guidance systems are assessed: the Career Information System; CHOICES; CHOICES for Adults; CHOICES Jr.; DISCOVER for Colleges and Adults, for High Schools, and for Junior High and Middle Schools; the Guidance Information System; and SIGI PLUS. Four detailed tables compare features in terms of career decision-making…

Critiques the computer-assisted career guidance systems assessment guidelines by Sampson et al. (CE 521 972). Finds that the system gives consumers important information but is missing the identification of how effective the systems' features are individually or collectively. (SK)

Sixty-three undergraduates who used both the System of Interactive Guidance and Information and SIGI PLUS rated them comparably in terms of the dimensions of analysis, synthesis of options, and general helpfulness. Ratings were not influenced by career choice, vocational education, information needs, or year in school. Thirty-nine preferred SIGI…

Finds the Sampson et al. guidelines for computer-assisted career guidance systems (CE 521 972) comprehensive and self-explanatory, but states that user judgment is still required. Suggests revision of existing standards to take into account the feature-cost analysis method. (SK)