Case Assignment 5

Javier is a junior at a local state university. He is seeking career counseling for help in choosing a major. Both of Javier's parents are attorneys, and although they have encouraged him to choose a major that he is interested in, he feels some pressure to pursue law school after graduation. Although he is interested in some aspects of the legal profession, he is not certain if that is the career for him. He recalls his time spent as a camp counselor as a high school student and remembers greatly enjoying working with children. He enjoyed working outside and supervising various sports and activities with the children.

Javier was administered the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey (CISS; Campbell, Hyne, & Nilson, 1992). The CISS measures interests and self-estimates of skills related to career assessment.The table below provides a brief description of the Orientation scales and the Basic Interest and Skills scales, as well as sample occupations for each scale.

Orientation

Basic Interest & Skill Scales

Description

Sample Occupations

Influencing

1.Leadership

Acquire resources, inspire others to high performance.

CEO/President, School Superintendent

Influencing

2.Law/Politics

Debate issues, be politically active, negotiate.

Attorney, Judge, Elected Official

Influencing

3.Public Speaking

Give interests to the media, deliver speeches, conduct training.

Public Relations Director, Corporate Trainer

Influencing

4.Sales

Make sales calls, persuaded others to purchase goods or services.

Realtor, Manufacturer's Representative, Selling Merchandise to Others

Influencing

5.Advertising/ Marketing

Develop marketing strategies, design advertising campaigns.

Advertising Executive, Marketing Director

Organizing

6.Supervision

Manage others, plan budgets, schedule work.

Hospital Administrator, Retail Store Manager

Organizing

7.Financial Services

Coordinate financial planning, investments, study economics.

Accountant, Insurance Agent, Bank Manager

Organizing

8.Office Practices

Perform secretarial duties and handle schedules, supplies and files.

Secretary, Bookkeeper Office Manager

Helping

9.Adult Development

Teach new skills to adults, work with students.

College Professor, High School Teacher

Helping

10.Counseling

Counsel, help, advise, support people.

Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker

Helping

11.Child Development

Teach classes, play with children, tell stories.

Child Care Worker, Teacher K-12

Helping

12.Religious Activities

Conduct religious programs and services

Religious Leader, Religious Educator

Helping

13.Medical Practice

Provide healthcare services and first aid.

Nursing Administrator, Medical Service Personnel

Creating

14.Art/Design

Draw, create works of art, design room layouts.

Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator

Creating

15.Performing Arts

Play music, act, sing, dance, direct plays.

Musician, Actor, Stage Director

Creating

16.Writing

Research topics, write and edit materials.

Writer, Editor, Researcher

Creating

17.International Activities

Travel, work overseas, speak foreign languages

Translator, Interpreter, Tour Guide

Creating

18.Fashion

Design fashions, buy and sell clothes and jewelry.

Fashion Designer, Buyer, Sales Personnel

Creating

19.Culinary Arts

Prepare gourmet meals, manage a restaurant.

Chef, Restaurant Manager, Caterer

Analyzing

20.Mathematics

Write computer programs, analyze data, teach mathematics

Computer Programmer, Math/Science Teacher

Analyzing

21.Science

Perform lab research, work with scientific concepts and equipment.

Chemist, Medical Researcher, Physician

Producing

22.Mechanical Crafts

Work with cars, machines, and electrical systems.

Electrician, Airline Mechanic, Repair Personnel

Producing

23.Woodworking

Do carpentry, build furniture and decks.

Carpenter, Contractor, Cabinetmaker

Producing

24.Farming/forestry

Raise crops, manage timber, care for livestock.

Agribusiness Manager, Farmer, Forester

Producing

25.Plants/Gardens

Design, plant, and care for gardens.

Landscape Architect, Gardener

Producing

26.Animal Care

Care for pets, raise and train animals.

Veterinarian, Animal Trainer, Rancher

Adventuring

27.Athletics/Physical Fitness

Exercise, coach, compete, stay fit.

Athletic Coach, Fitness Instructor, Athlete

Adventuring

28.Military/Law Enforcement

Use military strategies in challenging or dangerous situations.

Military Officer, Police Officer, Detective

Adventuring

29.Risks/Adventure

Engage in high-risk, exciting, physically strenuous activities.

Test Pilot, Emergency Medical Technician

Orientation

Interest

Skill

Skill Interest Pattern

Influencing

52

48

-

Influencing: Leadership

55

54

Attorney, Judge, Elected Official

Influencing

1.Public Speaking

Give interests to the media, deliver speeches, conduct training.

Public Relations Director, Corporate Trainer

Influencing

2.Sales

Make sales calls, persuaded others to purchase goods or services.

Realtor, Manufacturer's Representative, Selling Merchandise to Others

Influencing

3.Advertising/ Marketing

Develop marketing strategies, design advertising campaigns.

Advertising Executive, Marketing Director

Organizing

4.Supervision

Manage others, plan budgets, schedule work.

Hospital Administrator, Retail Store Manager

Organizing

5.Financial Services

Coordinate financial planning, investments, study economics.

Accountant, Insurance Agent, Bank Manager

Organizing

6.Office Practices

Perform secretarial duties and handle schedules, supplies and files.

Secretary, Bookkeeper Office Manager

Helping

7.Adult Development

Teach new skills to adults, work with students.

College Professor, High School Teacher

Helping

8.Counseling

Counsel, help, advise, support people.

Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker

Helping

9.Child Development

Teach classes, play with children, tell stories.

Child Care Worker, Teacher K-12

Helping

10.Religious Activities

Conduct religious programs and services

Religious Leader, Religious Educator

Helping

11.Medical Practice

Provide healthcare services and first aid.

Nursing Administrator, Medical Service Personnel

Creating

12.Art/Design

Draw, create works of art, design room layouts.

Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator

Creating

13.Performing Arts

Play music, act, sing, dance, direct plays.

Musician, Actor, Stage Director

Creating

14.Writing

Research topics, write and edit materials.

Writer, Editor, Researcher

Creating

15.International Activities

Travel, work overseas, speak foreign languages

Translator, Interpreter, Tour Guide

Creating

16.Fashion

Design fashions, buy and sell clothes and jewelry.

Fashion Designer, Buyer, Sales Personnel

Creating

17.Culinary Arts

Prepare gourmet meals, manage a restaurant.

Chef, Restaurant Manager, Caterer

Analyzing

18.Mathematics

Write computer programs, analyze data, teach mathematics

Computer Programmer, Math/Science Teacher

Analyzing

19.Science

Perform lab research, work with scientific concepts and equipment.

Chemist, Medical Researcher, Physician

Producing

20.Mechanical Crafts

Work with cars, machines, and electrical systems.

Electrician, Airline Mechanic, Repair Personnel

Producing

21.Woodworking

Do carpentry, build furniture and decks.

Carpenter, Contractor, Cabinetmaker

Producing

22.Farming/forestry

Raise crops, manage timber, care for livestock.

Agribusiness Manager, Farmer, Forester

Producing

23.Plants/Gardens

Design, plant, and care for gardens.

Landscape Architect, Gardener

Producing

24.Animal Care

Care for pets, raise and train animals.

Veterinarian, Animal Trainer, Rancher

Adventuring

25.Athletics/Physical Fitness

Exercise, coach, compete, stay fit.

Athletic Coach, Fitness Instructor, Athlete

Adventuring

26.Military/Law Enforcement

Use military strategies in challenging or dangerous situations.

Military Officer, Police Officer, Detective

Adventuring

27.Risks/Adventure

Engage in high-risk, exciting, physically strenuous activities.

Test Pilot, Emergency Medical Technician

1.Based on his scores on the Orientation scales, what areas should Javier pursue?What areas should he avoid?

2.According to Javier's Basic Interest and Skill Scale scores, which interest and skill scales should he pursue? What should he avoid?

3.On the Child Development scale, notice the difference in Javier's interest score (T score = 68) and the skills score (T score = 52). Explain what the difference in these two scores indicate.

4.Should Javier pursue a career as an attorney? Explain.

5.What occupation(s) could Javier pursue based on his CISS scores? Explain.