1. Conducting an Assessment Interview

2. Ascertain Client’s Interest Understand the Assessment Interview Process Conduct an Assessment Interview Establish Rapport

3. Identify Employment Barriers Utilize CM Communication Skills & Styles Conduct an Assessment Interview Gather Assessment Information

4. Conduct an Assessment Interview Recognize Need for Counseling Recognize Need for Referrals to Supportive Services Determine Client’s Occupational Skills

5. SOCIAL & ECONOMIC FACTORS INTERESTS POTENTIAL SKILLS LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL CAPACITIES PERSONAL TRAITS TRANSFERABLE SKILLS EDUCATION & TRAINING

6. SOCIAL & ECONOMIC FACTORS INTERESTS POTENTIAL SKILLS LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL CAPACITIES PERSONAL TRAITS TRANSFERABLE SKILLS EDUCATION & TRAINING Whole Person Concept

7. Formal Assessment Knowledge and Skill Required: Conduct an Assessment Interview Be Knowledgeabl e of Vocational Tests

8. Interest Basic Skills General Aptitude Personality Dexterity Work Samples Vocational Testing