Essays and Research Papers on Career Guidance

An 8 page paper. Among their many responsibilities, school counselors provide career guidance and counseling to students at all grade levels. This paper discusses what counselors can do and how they can help both students and teachers to provide career guidance experiences for students K-12. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the current views of employment in the field of physical therapy. This paper integrates view of the current employment rate, salaries and educational requirements for physical therapists as well as changes in the job market. This paper includes specific views of the current literature ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of a full life planning inventory as a component of police management coursework. This paper integrates an overview of a full life planning inventory of a 23 year old married female student who is expecting a child in February of 2002, and whom is graduating from a police management ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of each career choice. Information as to education, salary range and a job description is provided for each. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages. This paper gives in detail what the Director of Recreation of a small town would be expected to do, what type of education would be necessary, what the budget is comprised of and more. Includes information on the fundraising and event planning that is necessary for this position. Bibliography lists ...

10 pages in length. Children understand a lot more than adults tend to give them credit for, which speaks to the reason why they comprehend seemingly grand and complex issues without ever having anything explained. The presence of television, radio and newspapers allows children access to what happens in their world; while some ...

Each person has their own perceptions, experiences and genetic backgrounds. This 10 page paper explores the role of the genogram within the context of career counseling. Systems and construct theory, as the genesis of the genogram, are explained briefly. A short example of a case study is given. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This tutorial paper leads the writer/researcher through the best methods by which to compose an essay based on how someone chooses a job or career. The paper discusses two styles of papers one can use in writing this paper, focusing on the "how to find a job" style. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper examines the importance of spirituality, service and wholeness (i.e., "balance") in a person's life and examines how the career of pharmacy for many people, encompasses all of these, and other qualities.

This 6 page paper is a job analysis of the management accountant for a fictitious firm. Three methods are used in combination to perform the job analysis and the areas of expertise as described by CPA Australia are used as a benchmark. The analysis indicates the firm needs to change the actual functions being performed. ...

This is a 6 page book review of Burka and Yuen’s 1983 text “Procrastination: Why you do it, What to do about it” which provides an excellent overall review and practical knowledge of the understanding of procrastination and what can be done to overcome it. Many aspects of procrastination are a result of self-esteem and ...

This 9 page paper discusses three specific issues: how the family has changed and how this may affect career development; the function and services of the placement office and how this has changed over the years, including the services that they provide; and the changing workplace and the core competencies employees need to have today. ...

This 7 page paper discusses the history of school counseling and its current status. This paper discusses the changes which will likely take place in the future in this profession. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page report discusses both the positive and negative aspects of aptitude tests and makes a brief evaluation of their applicability and effectiveness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page plan plotting the intended course of a high school student who desires a career as a laboratory technician in the medical field. This paper provides an overview of the student’s dreams, goals, and aspirations balanced with the limitations imposed on her by her condition. A detailed review of the effects ...

This 8-page paper examines pharmaceutical sales as a career choice. The essay discusses benefits of the job, the trend of the pharmaceutical industry, what companies are looking for in a job candidate and what some of the pitfalls of this career might be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the case of Isaac and what factors are contributing to his career choice. This paper discusses briefly vocational decision theories by Donald Super and Eli Ginzburg and provides options for short- and long-term treatment programs to help Isaac with his current situation. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6-page paper explores the benefits of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and how they prepare students for careers. Included in the paper is an overview of CTSOs, the benefits of such orgnizations to the students and to the business community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the occupation and career of ECE Assistant. There are a variety of settings in which this individual might work, both in the private and public sectors. This essay explains the requirements, average salaries, working conditions, career ladder and occupation outlook. Requirements differ by state, thus, two examples are provided to ...

A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of the profession of recreation director. Education, opportunities, salary, and outlook are noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the issues which apply to gay/lesbian career counseling. Furthermore, this paper outlines the special problems facing this group in terms of career counseling. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the difference between an entry level florist and a highly skilled florist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the issue of mothers who work outside of the home versus mothers who do not work, and the impact upon the child. This paper exposes many study results which reveal how children are in fact impacted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper offers a synopsis of five articles that focus, in some way, on career counseling or career development of gays and lesbians. The first article reports some of the many guidelines from the American Psychological Association for counselors working with gays, lesbians and bisexuals. The next one focuses on gay men although ...

This 9-page paper focuses on critical analyses of two assessments -- the Beck Depression Inventory-II and the Career Directions Inventory. The paper discusses the purpose of these assessments, critiques them and discusses their usefulness.