Question: Group Career Counseling

At a time of economic hardship, employee shortages, and resource constraints, more and more group counseling sessions are being utilized as a means to reach larger groups. As a result, career counselors must become knowledgeable in group counseling techniques, topics, and/or interventions that are appropriate in a group setting. With this information in mind, address the following questions:

a. What are the advantages of conducting career counseling groups? What are the disadvantages?

b. Which career development concerns do you think might be most appropriate for a group counseling experience?

c. What career development concerns do you think might be inappropriate for a group career counseling experience?