Effective Practices in Vocational Evaluation Report Writing

Abstract

An effective vocational evaluation includes a well-written and comprehensive final report. Evaluation reports are commonly considered a requirement of accredited and regulated agencies; however, report writing is a complex skill that requires ongoing professional development and practice. A well curated vocational evaluation report can serve as an effective way to assist the client and their personal and professional support systems to proceed through the necessary steps for career success. The purpose of this article is to review effective practices regarding report writing in vocational evaluation. The intent of a vocational evaluation report will be reviewed in relation to some of the foundational concepts of the profession of vocational evaluation. Additionally, this article will address challenges to effective report writing and highlight strategies to assist with the report writing process. Finally, common errors of vocational evaluation report writing will be discussed.