Career Planning & Goal Setting Flashcards

Which of the following best describes 'protean career' theory as it applies to career coaching?

Answer: A self-directed career driven by personal values and psychological success

The protean career, coined by Douglas Hall, is driven by the individual rather than the organization, with success defined internally by personal values.

A client struggling to choose between two job offers asks for your advice on which to take. The most appropriate coaching response is to:

Answer: Help the client develop a decision-making framework based on their own values and priorities

Coaching empowers clients to make their own decisions using their values, rather than directing them toward a specific choice.

According to John Holland's theory, career satisfaction is highest when:

Answer: A person's personality type matches the work environment type

Holland's RIASEC model proposes that congruence between personality type and work environment leads to greater career satisfaction.

When a client's short-term career goal conflicts with their long-term vision, the coach should:

Answer: Help the client examine whether the short-term goal serves or undermines the long-term vision

Exploring alignment between short- and long-term goals helps clients make intentional decisions that support their overall career vision.

A career action plan is most effective when it includes:

Answer: Specific milestones, deadlines, required resources, and accountability measures

An effective action plan combines clear milestones and deadlines with the resources and accountability structures needed to follow through.

Which assessment tool is specifically designed to measure career-related values and help clients identify what they find most rewarding in work?

Answer: Work Values Inventory (WVI)

The Work Values Inventory measures the degree to which various work-related values are important to the individual, directly informing career fit.

A client says, 'I have no idea what career I want.' An appropriate initial coaching step is to:

Answer: Explore the client's past experiences, strengths, values, and patterns of engagement

Exploring the client's history and patterns provides authentic data that informs a self-directed career exploration process.