One-on-one career counseling has been established as the most effective type of career intervention. Prior research results have suggested that process quality determines counseling success. In this multilevel study, career counseling process quality is validated as a predictor of job seekers' reemployment at three Swiss job centers. Supervisors'…

When looking at career interventions, one-on-one career counseling is one of the most effective and firmly established types of intervention. Furthermore, career counseling process quality has been validated as a predictor of job seekers' reemployment. To elucidate the underlying components of a high-quality counseling process, the effects of…

Explores career issues in a case study of a Chinese immigrant, including cultural issues affecting career counseling. Addresses the need for culturally sensitive skills for both personal counseling and career counseling. (SK)

The Career Treatment Strategy Model integrates personal and career counseling in four phases: assessment of life and career issues, preemployment skill development and reduction of career anxiety, job search skill development, and job placement and retention. It works with a range of clients, including those in transition, the socially isolated,…

The Purdue Stepped Approach Model integrates career development and mental health counseling in a five-step continuum: (1) minimal intervention (e.g., career days, workshops); (2) media-assisted self-instruction; (3) minimal contact (single or periodic counseling sessions); (4) group counseling; and (5) individual counseling. (SK)

Factor analysis was conducted on ratings assigned by 136 high school students to 106 self-efficacy statements. Results showed the self-report evaluation scales had construct and criterion validity; their content reflected competencies to be developed by comprehensive guidance programs. (SK)

Spousal feelings of resistance and resentment often complicate the relocation process. Individual counseling for the "trailing spouse" can help alleviate unrealistic expectations, too hasty job acceptance, passivity, and communication problems. (SK)