The Use of Self-Estimated Aptitudes in Employment Counselling

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  • J.A. Gordon Booth
  • Monique S. Laurin-Dumas

Abstract

A study designed to determine if adults seeking employment under-estimated their aptitudes revealed that, although correlated, there are significant differences between self-estimated and measured aptitudes. It is concluded that the discrepancies between measured aptitudes and self-estimated aptitudes, which are a manifestation of one's self- concept, can be effectively challenged with the outcome being greater congruence between the person's self-structure and experience. The Rogerian model of the total personality is used to illustrate the potential of self-estimates when used in employment counselling to help clients reduce the state of stress often associated with employment seeking.

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1980-10-01

How to Cite

Booth, J. G., & Laurin-Dumas, M. S. (1980). The Use of Self-Estimated Aptitudes in Employment Counselling. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 15(1). Retrieved from https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/rcc/article/view/60903

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