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Ohler, Denise L.; Levinson, Edward M. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2012
This article presents the basic tenets of Holland's (1997) theory of vocational personalities and work environments and discusses its use by employment counselors in service occupations. The authors describe Holland's 6 personality types and research on the theory, as well as formal and informal assessment and counseling strategies within the…
Descriptors: Personality Theories, Service Occupations, Career Counseling, Counseling Techniques
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Kahalas, Harvey; Groves, David L. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1977
Recently, occupational researchers have emphasized the need to examine both work and leisure activities as complementary components for total individual selffulfillment. This research examined the complementary relationships between vocational and avocational pursuits in a study of a single occupation. (Author)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Individual Development, Leisure Time, Research Projects
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Jones, Michael L.; And Others – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1987
Examined feasibility of employing mildly mentally retarded persons as caregivers. Observers rated competence of two female trainees in a day care center. Suggests caregiving may be a feasible employment option for some mentally retarded persons with appropriate training and placement, and advocates further research on screening and on the benefits…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Employment Opportunities, Employment Potential