Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach Chapter 7: The Impact of New Technology on Work, Career Development, and Learning Platforms ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Career Information Resources and Learning Platforms Occupational structure and job demand have changed in the last three decades with the birth of new technologies Technology has provided the tools for innovative learning delivery systems that should help workers develop skills and increase and broaden general and industry-specific knowledge ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Computer Assisted Career Guidance (CACG) Evaluating the effectiveness of computer- assisted career guidance systems is an ongoing process undertaken by many counseling professionals and universities Beginning in the 1980s, research was published regarding this effort DISCOVER, System of Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI), and SIGI plus All systems were rated as highly useful ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Cautions When Using Computers One major concern is confidentiality Confidentiality abuses are more likely with electronic data The potential for violation of confidentiality is increased through inappropriate access to client records, e-mail correspondence, client case notes and client assessment information. Solutions include encryption programs, changing passwords frequently and converting messages into code ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Advantages of Computer Assisted Career Guidance Systems People of all ages have become more computer literate with the ever-increasing use of the internet The interactive capability of computerized systems allows users to become more actively involved in the career guidance process User motivation is sustained through the unique use of immediate feedback ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Advantages of Computer Assisted Career Guidance Systems The opportunity to individualize the career exploration process provides a way to personalize career search strategies Computer assisted career guidance systems provide systematic career exploration Access to large databases of up-to-date information for local, state, national and international locations is immediately available ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. DISCOVER Originally designed to assist high school and college students in making career choices Published by the American College Testing Program Available in a compact disc-interactive format ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. SIGI System of Interactive Guidance and Information and SIGI Plus Another computerized program Five SIGI subsystems: Values Locate Compare Planning Strategy SIGI Plus also contains a self assessment tool, search information, skills, preparing, coping, deciding and next steps to help students prepare for a career ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Important To Remember The first steps in planning a career tool to use are the most important Develop a program evaluation Look at available software Look at software integration Comprehensive staff training Trial use ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Organizing Career Information An often-overlooked role of the career counselor is that of organizing career information that has consistently become more complex Career and Life Planning Occupations Education and Training Work Experience Job Hunting Employer Information Resources ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.