Nevertheless, this is what counselors and clients do. As they engage in counseling, they actually construct action and career. The term career itself may not be critical to clients. One primary value of an action-theoretical approach to career counseling is its ability to link theory and practice. Counselors want a conceptual framework that is close to human experience.
Interpretation is emphasized.
Intentionality and goal-directedness are two constructs they use to interpret their actions. Actions are also interpreted in light of long-term constructs, such as career. Later in life she may reinterpret these actions in light of subsequent events. Counselors recognize that interpretation occurs in social settings, that is, between clients, their peers, families, employers, or teachers. Thus, career counseling also addresses interpersonal relationships and their meaning for the client.