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The Career Counselor's Handbook
by Howard Figler, Richard Nelson Bolles
from Ten Speed Press

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Excellent resource for those new to the field, many good ideas for those that are more experienced
  This is an excellent book for the beginning career counselor and offers a lot of good advice and resources for more experienced professionals as well. It is well-written and it is obvious that Mr. Bolles is passionate about his topic.
  The thing I like best about this book is that it focuses on matching what people like to do to a career choice rather than simply matching people's skills or what they are good at to the needs of the market. This puts the client's best interests squarely at the center of... more info

• Well Done!
  This is a great book about not just helping people find a job, but helping them find themselves and fulfillment in their career. For the job seeker this book is also a great tool for understanding both yourself and the career counsel you may seek.

• Learn the "True" Role of the Career Counselor
  As a rookie in the field of Career Development I was in for some major surprises. As many Americans in today's society, I thought that the most frequently utilized tools of any professional career counselor would be assessment tests and occupational forecasts. Instead, I learned that these tools should be be used sparingly and with caution. Although still frequently used, the the highly skilled and professional career counselor makes it his/her mission to help the client use introspection, and ultimately,... more info

• Food for thought!
  When I purchased this book, I found myself inspired, refreshed and enlightened by the contents. After doing career counseling for over 20 years, I am delighted to be caught up anew in the possibilities. I called up four colleagues and started a book discussion group. We are working our way through the ideas herein, beginning with the authors' distinctions between information, knowledge, and wisdom. Brilliant, and very helpful! I recommend this to career practitioners who wish to sharpen their skills and... more info

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