This qualitative study investigates the career placement concerns of international graduate students returning to their home countries, heading to other countries, or remaining in the United States after their education. Using a phenomenological framework, structured interviews were conducted with 24 participants (i.e., 18 international students,…

Taiwanese college students (n=258) in career-education courses focused on interpersonal relationships or career planning were compared to 237 controls. Career education did not make significant changes in career beliefs but did affect career certainty and indecision. (SK)

Of three groups of college students, 45 students were given career counseling only; 37 received counseling and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII); and 28 received counseling and used the DISCOVER computer guidance system. All three groups increased certainty about career and academic goals. Use of SII or DISCOVER had no significant effects. (SK)

Presents four roles appropriate to professional organizations in using technology in career development: clarifying the meaning of technology in career development; identifying the counselor's role in technology; encouraging appropriate preparation of counselors in the use of technology in career development; and stimulating attention to the…

Traces the history of the meaning and content of education as preparation for work in the United States. States that education as preparation for work is a major goal and discusses how to achieve it. Considers the contributions of both career and vocational education. (CH)

Changes in occupational structure, demographics, and social values are affecting the career development of young workers, reentry women, and older adults in Japan. Counseling must adjust to meet new needs, such as increased high school dropout and joblessness. (SK)

Connections between career development and mental health do exist. Career counseling can be a therapeutic intervention by providing dislocated, unhappy, maladjusted, or underemployed workers information, support, encouragement, and skills that increase competence and improve self-esteem. (SK)