Career Development & Planning Flashcards
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Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise suggests that career aspirations are narrowed primarily based on:
Answer: Gender role and social class perceptions formed in childhood
Gottfredson argues that children progressively eliminate career options that seem inconsistent with their self-concept, particularly around gender and perceived prestige based on social class.
Which stage of career development in Super's model is characterized by the tasks of stabilizing, consolidating, and advancing?
Answer: Establishment
The Establishment stage (roughly ages 25–44) involves securing a position and building a career through stabilizing, consolidating, and advancing.
A client's 'career anchor' in Schein's model reflects their:
Answer: Non-negotiable values, needs, and talents that guide career choices
Career anchors are the self-concept core that a person would not give up even if forced to make a choice, encompassing perceived talents, motives, and values.
A client is a high-achieving professional who defines success entirely by external validation and titles. According to protean career theory, this client has a:
Answer: Low self-directed career attitude
Protean career theory holds that psychologically successful careers are self-directed; reliance on external validation indicates a low self-directed career attitude.
When helping a client create a career vision statement, the MOST important element to include is:
Answer: A compelling picture of the client's desired future professional identity
A career vision statement should articulate the client's aspirational professional identity and purpose, not just a current snapshot or tactical steps.
In career counseling, 'values clarification' exercises are used primarily to:
Answer: Help the client uncover what matters most to guide career choices
Values clarification helps clients identify their core priorities so those values can serve as criteria for evaluating career options and making aligned decisions.
A 45-year-old client is considering returning to school for a career change. Which factor is MOST important for the career strategist to assess first?
Answer: The client's financial situation and return on investment for education
Assessing the financial implications and ROI of additional education is the most critical practical step, especially for a mid-career professional with existing obligations.