ONLINE CAREER ADVISING FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

With decreasing budgets and increasing competition, attracting and retaining students has become a primary goal for many universities. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of online career advising. Prior to discussing this topic it would be helpful to distinguish between career advising,...

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Published in:Career Planning and Adult Development Journal 2009-12, Vol.25 (4), p.190
Main Authors: Glavin, Kevin, Smal, Pia, Jungersen, Tara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advisors
Career counseling
Career Development
Career development planning
Career Guidance
Career Planning
Career preparation
College campuses
Colleges & universities
Communication
Counseling
Enrollments
Instant messaging
Internet
Online instruction
Personal computers
Portable computers
Skills
Software
Statistical analysis
Student recruitment
Students
Studies
Text messaging
Undergraduate Students
Universities
Wireless networks
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Summary:With decreasing budgets and increasing competition, attracting and retaining students has become a primary goal for many universities. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of online career advising. Prior to discussing this topic it would be helpful to distinguish between career advising, career services, career counseling, and career development. Over time the lines between the various forms of career assistance have become blurred. Career practitioners often use the terms career advising, counseling, services, and development synonymously, when in fact they are distinct. Advances in technology have changed the way career advising is conducted. The Internet represents a prime example, overcoming geographical barriers, providing instant access to information, and saving advisors and advisees valuable time. Unfortunately, career advising often becomes an exercise in logistics, where the goal is to provide the best advising possible, to the greatest number of students.
ISSN:0736-1920