Group Employment Counseling in Canada

Amundson, Norman E.; Borgen, William A.; Westwood, Marvin J.

doi:10.1002/j.2161-1920.1990.tb00378.x

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“…To counteract this state of being, one needs to become more of an agent in all aspects of life . Job search groups are one way that can help people establish a higher level of effort and activity (Amundson, Borgen, & Westwood, 1990) .…”

Section: Reducing the Likelihood Of Mould (Health)mentioning

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mold, mould, mole‐d: the three m's of career development

Amundson

2008

Journal of Employment Couns

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The author explores a creative idea development process wherein one begins by applying the image of "breaking the mold" to career development and then extending the process further by considering other related images. In this article, the related images include synonyms for mold such as mould and mole-d (the mole is a small burrowing animal with limited vision). Together, these images reflect current career development issues, such as the need for flexibility, health, and vision (sight and insight). These concepts have both practical and theoretical relevance for employment counselors.As the 21st century advances, there is little doubt that the career development field is undergoing dramatic changes . These changes are primarily the result of factors such as increasing globalization, advances in technology and information, and significant demographic shifts (Homer-Dixon, 2006) . Feller (2003) has made the case that given the current scenario, there is a need to align school counseling, the changing workplace, and career development assumptions .The challenge in mapping out this new landscape is finding the right set of tools to elaborate the new reality . Although a number of authors have made long lists of needed changes, there is also a need to structure information in such a way that it is more readily accessible . Gladwell (2000) referred to the importance of "stickiness" in helping people to take in new information (p . 89) . In other words, how should information be packaged so that it is understandable and memorable?Using metaphors is one way of helping to create a greater likelihood of stickiness (Amundson, 2005) . Metaphors also open up the possibility of an individual acquiring new insights by shifting perspectives . Through metophoric imagery, people create a shared language that allows for better communication (Wickman, Daniels, White, & Fesmire, 1999) . Metaphors help to open up possibilities, highlight experiences, and provide coherence and meaning for experience (Pistole, 2003) .In choosing a metaphoric lens for this process, I began with the concept of breaking down rigidity and embracing a more flexible and uncertain process . To capture this shift metaphorically, I focused on the phrase "breaking the mold ." From this

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mold, mould, mole‐d: the three m's of career development

Amundson

2008

Journal of Employment Couns

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“…In reaching this goal several different approaches might be utilized. Based on experience in Canada, Hungary and Sweden, one method of development would involve a training for trainers approach (Amundson, Borgen & Westwood, 1990). With this method trainees would be recruited from enterprises, government agencies, the educational sector, business and so on across the country.…”

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Economic change in China: The need for a comprehensive career counselling approach

Borgen

Amundson

Cao

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Int J Adv Counselling

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“…Une étude postformation d 'Amundson et Borgen (1990) auprès de 77 participants à un programme analogue à ceux présentés précédemment montre que leurs commentaires positifs se divisent en deux grandes catégories. D'une part, ils disent avoir apprécié l'orientation du groupe vers la tâche et bénéficié de l'encadrement que le groupe leur fournissait pour se fixer un but et apprendre les méthodes de recherche d'emploi.…”

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Espoirs et impasses des pratiques de groupe d’insertion à l’emploi

Leclerc

Comeau

Maranda

1996

Nouveaux c@hiers de la recherche en éducation

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L’article présente la problématique et la méthodologie d’une recherche portant sur l’exclusion socioprofessionnelle et sur les tendances des pratiques d’insertion socioprofessionnelle par le groupe. Il comprend une description des programmes et des pratiques de groupe visant le développement de l’employabilité; il se poursuit par une analyse de leurs caractéristiques et une discussion à propos de leurs avantages et de leurs limites. Les auteurs concluent par une ouverture sur des pratiques complémentaires de développement économique et social.The article presents the problematics and methodology of a research addressing sociovocational exclusion and the trends of sociovocational insertion practices by the group. It includes a description of the programs and group practices aiming at developing job-readiness; it pursues with an analysis of their characteristics and a discussion about their advantages and limitations. The authors conclude with an opening on complementary ecocnomic and social development practices.El artículo presenta la problemática y la metodología de una investigación que trata sobre la exclusión socioprofesional y sobre las tendencias de las prácticas de inserción socioprofesional por el grupo. Comprende una descripción de los programas y de las prácticas de grupo que buscan el desarrollo del acceso al empleo; continúa con un análisis de sus características y una discusión relativa a sus ventajas y a sus límites. Los autores concluyen con una apertura sobre prácticas complementarias de desarrollo económico y social.Der Artikel legt die Fragestellung und die Methodik einer Forschungsarbeit dar, die sich mit dem sozioberuflichen Ausschluß und mit den Tendenzen der verschiedenen Versuche, durch Anschluß an eine Gruppe Arbeit zu finden, befaßt. Die auf eine Verbesserung der Chancen bei der Arbeitssuche hinzielenden Gruppenpläne und- praktiken werden beschrieben und daraufhin analysiert. Es folgt eine Erörterung ihrer Vorteile und ihrer Grenzen. Zum Schluß deuten die Autoren zusätzliche, sich auf die wirtschaftliche und soziale Förderung beziehende Praktiken an

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Group Employment Counseling in Canada

Abstract: The authors describe the development and implementation of a group employment‐counseling training program that is being used by the Canadian Employment and Immigration Commission.

Cited by 21 publications

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mold, mould, mole‐d: the three m's of career development

mold, mould, mole‐d: the three m's of career development

Economic change in China: The need for a comprehensive career counselling approach

Espoirs et impasses des pratiques de groupe d’insertion à l’emploi

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