Web‐Assisted Career Counseling

Abstract

For the past 20 years counselors have used computer-based career information systems to assist clients with career planning and job hunting. Much of the same this information is now available on the Internet and can be accessed without the aid of a counselor. Such developments are likely to have a major impact on employment counseling practices. This article outlines selected Webassisted counseling issues that are likely to affect counselors over the next few years and summarizes the career services currently available on the World Wide Web.Over the past 20 years, the use of computer-assisted career guidance and information systems has dramatically increased (HarrisBowlsbey, 1995). There has also been a major growth in the adult learner's interest in returning to education, exploring career changes, and pursuing new options. These adults need current career information and assistance, but from where? One source is computerbased career counseling programs and career services offered on the Internet (Chapman &

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