Computer-Based Career Planning Systems: Dreams and Realities

The authors look back more than 30 years to those who introduced the use of the computer as an important new tool to assist students in the area of career development. To what extent have dreams been realized and concerns allayed? Rapid advances in technology, not included in the authors' visio...

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Published in:The Career development quarterly 2001-03, Vol.49 (3), p.250-260
Main Authors: Harris-Bowlsbey, JoAnn, Sampson Jr, James P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career Choice
Career counseling
Career Development
Career development planning
Career Planning
Career preparation
Careers
Computer assisted instruction
Computer Uses in Education
Computers
Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Decision making
Dreams
Historical Background
History
Information systems
Self help
Students
Technological Advancement
Technological change
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Summary:The authors look back more than 30 years to those who introduced the use of the computer as an important new tool to assist students in the area of career development. To what extent have dreams been realized and concerns allayed? Rapid advances in technology, not included in the authors' vision, have transformed the world into a different place. How have these advances affected the use of computers in counseling? The article concludes with a list of current concerns, along with recommendations for further action and research.
ISSN:0889-4019
2161-0045
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-0045.2001.tb00569.x