CESP Career Planning 2

Question 1

Which framework helps individuals with disabilities identify their strengths, interests, and values as a foundation for career planning?

Accepted Answer

Discovery process

Answer

The Discovery process is a person-centered approach used in supported employment to uncover an individual's strengths, interests, and conditions for success before job development begins.

Question 2

When conducting a career planning meeting, an employment specialist should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Identify the person's ideal conditions of employment

Answer

Identifying ideal conditions of employment—preferences, strengths, and support needs—ensures career planning is person-centered from the start.

Question 3

A person-centered career plan differs from a traditional vocational rehabilitation plan primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Prioritizes the person's own goals and informed choice

Answer

Person-centered planning places the individual's goals, preferences, and informed choice at the center of all decisions.

Question 4

An individual with a significant disability states they want to work in veterinary care but has no prior experience. The BEST next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore informational interviews and volunteer opportunities in that field

Answer

Exploring the field through informational interviews and volunteer work helps the individual make an informed choice and build experience.

Question 5

Which tool is commonly used to identify an individual's transferable skills during career planning?

Accepted Answer

O*NET interest profiler

Answer

O*NET's interest profiler helps individuals identify occupations aligned with their interests and transferable skills.

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

CESP Career Planning 2