Course Details

Using Career Assessment in Professional Practice

 

X48.9572 / $655
FALL 2009
Continuing Education: Career, Education, and Life Planning

 

The effective use of formal and informal assessment instruments to promote client self-understanding is an essential skill for career development professionals. Students work with a range of assessment tools, and develop an understanding of which are appropriate in career planning and development situations. Areas of focus include strengths and shortcomings of the instruments, the rationale for selections, and strategies for using results with clients. Instruments reviewed include the Self-Directed Search, the Strong Interest Inventory, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Informal assessment exercises and techniques are also discussed.

 

2.0 CEU

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Career Management: Counseling Skills and Techniques/X48.8100

Assessment materials are provided.

This course is applicable toward:

• Certificate in Career Planning and Development

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Related Subject Areas: Career Planning, Career Workshops

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm
November 13 - November 15

Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm
November 13 - November 15

Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm
November 13 - November 15

 

3 Sessions

Instructor: Enrique Garcia  
Location: 48 Cooper Square