Using Two Different Self-Directed Search (SDS) Interpretive Materials: Implications for Career Assessment

John Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) is a career assessment that consists of several booklets designed to be self-scored and self-administered. It simulates what a practitioner and an individual might do together in a career counseling session (e.g., review preferred activities and occupat...

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Published in:The Professional Counselor (Greensboro, N.C.) N.C.), 2013-10, Vol.3 (2), p.67-72
Main Authors: Dozier, V. Casey, Sampson, James P., Reardon, Robert C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career Counseling
Career Development
Career Guidance
Careers
Check Lists
Codes
Computer Assisted Testing
Data Interpretation
Decision making
Delivery Systems
Educational Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Feedback
Feedback (Response)
Layout (Publications)
Multivariate Analysis
Participant Satisfaction
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Simulation
Software
Studies
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:John Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) is a career assessment that consists of several booklets designed to be self-scored and self-administered. It simulates what a practitioner and an individual might do together in a career counseling session (e.g., review preferred activities and occupations; review competencies, abilities and possible career course; and consider RIASEC theory). This study examined how individuals used two different interpretive materials with the SDS assessment: (1) two paper booklets and (2) the computer-generated SDS Interpretive Report (SDS:IR). Participants receiving the SDS:IR were more likely to recall their SDS summary codes and expand their options than those receiving the two paper booklets. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2164-3989
2164-3989
DOI:10.15241/vcd.3.2.67