Abstract

ABSTRACT Shared language comprises a precondition to authentic relationships, including career counselling. Drawing on constructivist theory, this article highlights career counsellors’ charge to be sensitive to the unique meanings that clients ascribe to common career-oriented terminology, such as working with people, success, or challenging work. A brief written qualitative tool, the Work Aspects Exercise, can provide the career and employment counsellor with quick access to the client's unique usage of these terms and facilitate authentic interaction. Findings from public employment service clientele in Israel are presented, along with sample client profiles and suggestions for interpreting client texts. Career guidance practitioners will find a supportive tool with high face validity that can stimulate self-exploration.

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