Some Australian data on a career interest card sort for use in adult vocational assessments

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide some Australian data on the use of the Career Interest Card Sort. Results from 196 adult clients who participated in a vocational evaluation are analysed. The assessment provided a hierarchy of career interest results that reflected demographic features such as gender and education. The vocational interest results were consistent with the pre-accident occupational background of clients. The findings provided support for a direct approach to vocational interest assessment that may find some application in practice.