Mapping a Career Path

Gr 10 Up—The first program in "The Successful Job Search" series discusses career assessment and describes ways in which an individual's aptitude, interests, values, and personality can be evaluated. Some of the most popular tests measuring these four domains are discussed, as well as ways a career counselor can help students determine potential career paths. Attractive, diverse, well-spoken actors model some of the characteristics being explained by the narrator; a professional career counselor is also featured. Graphics are fairly well used, with quick cutaways between scenes. There are two versions of the program: one can be viewed in its entirety, and the other has designated pauses for student activities that are included on the CD-ROM. The online educator's guide includes lesson plans, worksheets that are in addition to the ones found on the CD-ROM, links to additional resources, and a variety of learning standards that are addressed by the program.—Ann Brownson, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston