Meeting the revolution: Future trends in vocational assessment

In the 21st century, the way we assess career interests will change in resp onse to a revolution in the world of work. The changes in the world of work include information technology, globalization, a change to the service sec tor, and the increasing diversity in the work force. Clients will need asse ssment of clusters of interests, skill-sets, values, relational skills, and adaptability because they will seek employment that fits these clusters, r ather than seeking an occupational title, and will need to seek employment many times over their life spans. Assessments will need to incorporate up t o the moment data on employment trends, hiring practices, skill-level requi rements, and corporate cultures to better position the individual in vocati onal self-understanding. Assessments will begin earlier and extend later in to life as people better manage their preparation for serial career associa tions with employers.