This paper seeks to extend previous work on narrative career counselling by considering the role of plot within clients' narratives. Seven archetypal narratives derived from the work of Booker (2004) are introduced that represent systems of meaning to provide insight into how individuals interpret their experience. These plots can be understood…

Outlines the development and evaluation of a fuzzy graphic rating scale to measure work attitudes. Introduces the fuzzy graphic rating scale by illustrating its application to psychological measurement. Provides example responses to illustrate use of fuzzy graphic rating scales and the way in which individual participants interpreted their…

Presents some major challenges facing employment counseling in Australia. Addresses strategic policy considerations. Outlines work of Australian employment counselors in organizations, single parents' work force reentry and rehabilitation to demonstrate different ways of reconciling the demands of efficiency, equity, and individuality. (Author/PVV)