Career Planning & Goal Setting Flashcards

A client wants to set goals but feels overwhelmed by too many options. A useful coaching technique to help clarify priorities is:

Answer: Use a values clarification exercise to identify what matters most to the client

Values clarification cuts through overwhelm by anchoring goal selection to what the client genuinely cares about most.

The concept of 'psychological success' in career development, introduced by Douglas Hall, refers to:

Answer: The feeling of pride and personal accomplishment from achieving self-set, challenging goals

Hall defined psychological success as the internally defined sense of achievement that comes from pursuing self-set standards rather than external markers.

Which of the following is the most critical element when helping a client maintain long-term career goal commitment?

Answer: Building intrinsic motivation by connecting goals to the client's core values and purpose

Intrinsic motivation, grounded in personal values and purpose, is the most durable source of sustained goal commitment over time.

A mid-career client wants to set a five-year plan but is concerned about rapid changes in their industry. The coach should help the client:

Answer: Create a flexible plan with a clear vision, adaptable milestones, and built-in review points

Adaptive planning combines a stable vision with flexible milestones that can be adjusted as circumstances change, balancing direction with agility.

When evaluating a client's readiness for a career change, a career coach should assess all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: The client's spouse's career goals and long-term aspirations

While family context can be discussed, a spouse's career aspirations are outside the direct scope of assessing the client's personal readiness for change.

The process of 'future scripting' in career coaching involves:

Answer: Having the client vividly describe their ideal future career in present-tense narrative form

Future scripting uses narrative visualization in the present tense to help clients crystallize and emotionally connect with their desired career future.

In career planning, 'accountability partnering' is most effective when the partner is:

Answer: Someone trusted by the client who will honestly report on progress without judgment

An effective accountability partner combines trustworthiness and honesty, creating a safe structure for honest progress reporting.