Review of Developmental Career Counseling and Assessment (2nd
                        ed.).

Diane J. Tinsley

doi:10.1037/000409

Providing Career Development Services to Veterans: Perceived Need, Acceptability, and Demand

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin ◽

10.1177/0034355220914737 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 64 (2) ◽

pp. 97-107

Author(s):

Brian J. Stevenson ◽

Jay A. Gorman ◽

Donna M. Crossman ◽

Lisa Mueller

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Career Counseling ◽

Dropping Out ◽

Perceived Need ◽

Disabled Veterans ◽

Vec Model ◽

Vocational Evaluation ◽

Counseling And Assessment ◽

Vocational Planning

Providing career development services, through career counseling and assessment, is part of vocational rehabilitation programming. However, there is no applied evidence that such career development services are feasible or accepted among individuals with psychiatric disorders. We examined feasibility (acceptability, demand, and perceived need) of the Vocational Evaluation Center (VEC), one veterans affairs (VA) hospital’s method of career development services for veterans with psychiatric disorders. Demographics, referral source, and service utilization were analyzed among 90 veterans referred to the VEC. Qualitative analysis identified patterns to veterans’ reasons for seeking VEC services. Veterans referred to the VEC were predominately unemployed and disabled. Veterans tolerated the intervention well, with 16.7% dropping out. Reported needs for VEC services included (a) vocational uncertainty, (b) functional considerations in vocational planning, and (c) finding purpose. Veterans with psychiatric disorders want career development services. The VEC model appears feasible, well-tolerated, and aligned with consumers’ needs.

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Holland's Secondary Constructs of Vocational Interests and Career Choice Readiness of Secondary Students

Journal of Individual Differences ◽

10.1027/1614-0001.28.4.205 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 205-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

Andreas Hirschi ◽

Damian Läge

Keyword(s):

Career Choice ◽

Secondary Students ◽

Career Counseling ◽

Career Planning ◽

Career Aspirations ◽

Vocational Interests ◽

Vocational Identity ◽

Assessment Practice ◽

Content Domain ◽

Counseling And Assessment

Abstract. This study examined the relationship between the secondary constructs of Holland's (1997) theory of vocational interests and career choice readiness (career maturity) attitudes with 358 Swiss secondary students. The hypothesis was tested that the secondary constructs consistency, coherence, differentiation, and congruence are measures for the degree of vocational interest development. Thus, they should belong to the content domain in career choice readiness and should show meaningful relations to career-choice readiness attitudes. The hypothesis was confirmed for congruence, coherence, and differentiation. Interest-profile consistency showed no relation to career-choice readiness attitudes. Vocational identity emerged as a direct measure for career-choice readiness attitudes. Realism of career aspirations was related to career-choice readiness attitudes and coherence of career aspirations. Profile elevation was positively connected to more career planning and career exploration. Differences between gender, ethnicity, and school-types are presented. Implications for career counseling and assessment practice are discussed.

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