Discusses relevant considerations in counseling the unemployed, such as job search skills, assertiveness training, and relaxation training. Reviews studies on the social and psychological impact of unemployment. Discusses ways to help employed and unemployed career-plateaued workers regain a sense of personal investment, motivation, and…

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)