Perceptions of Training Needs of Career Guidance Personnel Before and After a University Program

Abstract

Recent reports have highlighted the need for comprehensive career development programs for people of all ages. Results of a national survey in America (Hoyt & Lester, 1995) highlighted the dearth in provision of career guidance and the comcomitant lack in provision of training of career practitioners. This dilemma between the need for services and the lack of appropriate and comprehensive training is at the heart of this study. This dilemma is rendered more complex with findings from studies indicating dissatisfaction with the nature of training available for career practitioners (Heppner, O'Brien, Hinkelman, & Flores, 1996). This article will focus on changes in the world of work which are having implications for the demand for career guidance practitioners, explore aspects of the training dilemma, and report on outcomes of one particular training program. Within this paper a number of terms will be used interchangeably, including career coordinator, career facilitator, and career development practitioner; these terms reflect the multi-faceted nature of the personnel and their roles in this field.

Training for Career Development Professionals: Responding to Supply and Demand in the Next Decade

“…Prieto and Betsworth (1999) emphasise the need for training providers to provide a training experience which reflects the vitality and complexity of the profession, and which is supportive of the development of trainees' self-efficacy in conducting career counselling. Research by Patton (2000) noted the benefit of a university training program in the reported preparedness of graduates to undertake career guidance activities.…”

Kemahiran Asas Kaunseling dalam Kalangan Guru Kaunseling Sekolah Menengah

“…Diantara kemahiran asas yang mesti dimiliki oleh kaunselor adalah kemahiran mikro kaunseling seperti komunikasi, kemahiran interpersonal dan cara-cara untuk menangani masalah-masalah mereka sendiri (Lai-Yeung, 2014). Bagaimanapun, banyak kajian mendapati bahawa pemberian kemahiran asas kepada guru-guru kaunseling masih sangat minima (McCarthy, 2001;W. Patton, 2000;W.…”