Comprehensive Career Assessment

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Comprehensive Career Assessment

Student’s Name

University of West Alabama

CO 542: Career Development and Counseling

Dr. Lilia Kneidel

Comprehensive Career Assessment

The purpose of this evaluation is to determine if (Hypothetical Client) has the skills necessary to obtain a full-time job. She/he will be assessed using three quantitative and two qualitative assessments. Each assessment will be discussed in terms of the appropriateness of use for (hypothetical client’s name), along with statistical data to support the decision to use said assessments. Additionally, the reliability, validity, and limitations of use with diverse and special populations will be covered. O*NET and the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) will also be used to describe the mental, physical, and vocational preparation for work.

Background and Vocational History

Hypothetical Client Name is a 45-year-old White female who is 5’5’’ tall. He/ she is not currently working. His or her work history includes…

Clinical Impression

This would be information you would gain during the initial interview with the client.

Assessment Battery

Follow the rubric to identify five assessments and provide a rationale for each of your choices. List your choices here. Examples: Strong Campbell Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Clinical Interview…

Assessments

Assessment Number One (*note: put the actual assessment title as the heading)

In this section, include the results of this assessment, appropriateness for the client (including the client’s cognitive weaknesses and strengths), and the client’s physical and mental limitations or strengths. Include the validity and reliability data, and possible limitations of the assessment instrument.

Assessment Number Two

Repeat for 2-5 assessments.

Sources Used

Descriptions of how to use O*NET and the Dictionary of Occupational Titles go in this section. They will be used to describe the mental, physical, and vocational preparation for work.

Summary

Jobs available in the national labor market that are appropriate for the fictitious client. You will need to go to either the Bureau of Labor Statistics /or O*NET to get the job codes, job requirements, physical and mental demands, the numbers of these jobs in the national economy, and how this will affect your client in the geographical area in which they live.

Cultural Considerations and Special Needs

Include any cultural considerations and special needs the client has. If additional skills are needed for the jobs you cited in the previous section, how will the client acquire those skills? Include a personal development plan.

Conclusion

References

Hanging indention. See the sample APA paper attached.