The above problems would not have been so troublesome if clients and the labor market stood still. Clients, too, were changing. It was found that the tests that matched traits with occupations were inadvertently arresting clients' development with regards to seeing their own development and the changing nature of work. A semi-structured interview format is used to explore each area. It may be conducted in an individual or group setting and usually lasts one to three sessions.
Values are the client's enduring motivators.
Beliefs guide the client's approach to fulfilling values. Some may need to be changed if the client is to move towards his or her outcomes. However, clients report that they enjoy and feel motivated by the process. More importantly, clients who use self-portraits report making life and work choices that are meaningful and that have enduring value. An introduction to career counseling.