Assessment & Career Planning Flashcards

A career plan goal reads: 'Finish a medical coding certificate at the community college by June 2027.' Which SMART element is MOST clearly shown by 'by June 2027'?

Answer: Time-bound

Giving a deadline makes the goal time-bound.

Which federal publication gives job outlook, median pay, and typical entry-level education for hundreds of occupations?

Answer: Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Occupational Outlook Handbook with outlook, pay, and education data.

In Super's theory, which instrument was built to measure career maturity in adolescents?

Answer: Career Development Inventory

Super's Career Development Inventory measures career maturity, or readiness to make career decisions, in students.

A counselor compares a client's score with a large national sample of adults the same age. What type of interpretation is this?

Answer: Norm-referenced

Norm-referenced interpretation compares a score with the scores of a defined reference group.

Which assessment is used to explore military occupations and is also offered to high school students through the Career Exploration Program?

Answer: ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is used for military enlistment and is also offered through the ASVAB Career Exploration Program.

Under NCDA ethical standards, what must a counselor do before using an assessment with a client?

Answer: Make sure the instrument is valid and appropriate for the client and that the counselor is competent to use it

The NCDA Code requires counselors to use instruments they are trained in and that are valid and suitable for the client.

A client keeps putting off a decision because they fear choosing the 'wrong' career. Which Career Thoughts Inventory scale is MOST likely elevated?

Answer: Commitment Anxiety

Commitment Anxiety reflects worry that blocks a person from committing to a career choice.