Immigrants are vital members of U.S. society and are essential contributors to the U.S. labor force. Today, immigrants comprise a significant portion of the U.S. population, however, career assessment research has largely ignored their work experiences, and career counselors are not trained on the intricacies on the delivery of career counseling…

The present article describes the potential utility of item response theory (IRT) and adaptive testing for scale evaluation and for web-based career assessment. The article describes the principles of both IRT and adaptive testing and then illustrates these with reference to data analyses and simulation studies of the Career Confidence Inventory…

A major characteristic of the 21st century with significant implications on career decision making is the growing prevalence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Challenges involving ICT-based self-assessment and self-help interventions aimed at facilitating career decision making are discussed. Specifically, this article focuses…

Mainstream publication discussions of differences in generational cohorts in the workplace suggest that individuals of more recent generations, such as Generation X and Y, have different work values than do individuals of the Silent and Baby Boom generations. Although extant research suggests that age may influence work values, few of the…

This literature review on the revised Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory discusses its uses in vocational assessment and personnel selection, for identifying malingerers in personal injury claims, and in military screening and selection procedures. (SK)

Review of 261 references focuses on research related to vocational theories and instruments, identifying these trends: continued prominence of Holland's typology; unresolved issue of the structure of interests; more research in neglected and emerging areas (mental/physical disorders, older adults, gender, ethnic groups, sexual orientation); and…

This article begins with a rationale for and review of parallel measures of self-efficacy (confidence) and interests for basic dimensions of vocational activity. Recent development of and research on the Expanded Skills Confidence Inventory, Campbell Interest and Skills Survey, Kuder Skills Assessment, and Inventory of Work-Relevant Abilities are…

A review of career assessment research identifies advances in several areas: measurement tools, career indecision, career maturity, self-efficacy, psychological constructs, special populations, and disability. Some populations are not well covered. A life-span perspective is increasingly common. Qualitative methods and more sampling beyond college…

Reviews career-related issues for employees with diverse characteristics and job status. Evaluates 44 psychometrically sound career-assessment instruments for their usefulness in dealing with issues. (SK)