Methods of collecting and presenting occupational information

Methods of collecting and presenting occupational information

1. Methods of collecting and presenting occupational information Submitted to:- Dr. A.K.KALIA Submitted by:- Priyamvada

2. content Introduction Meaning of occupational information Definition of occupational information Methods of collecting occupational information Job analysis method Survey method Methods of presenting occupational information Conclusion References

3. Introduction

4. For these kind of people occupational information is provided . It includes facts concerning the importance of an occupation , entrance requirements , opportunities for promotion , health and accident hazards compensations and other working conditions that are usually found in specific occupations or related group of occupations .

5. OCCUPATION :- is a group of similar jobs in several establishments . INFORMATION :- facts told or knowledge gained or given . By considering the meaning of above two words , we can conclude that facts or knowledge gained or given about the facts of job or an occupation is known as OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION .

6. Occupational information includes facts on the nature of work , occupational relationships , working conditions , educational requirements ( Including personal requirements , training and experience requirements and entrance requirements ) and the employment opportunities . It is considered as accurate , usable information about jobs & occupation .It includes facts about jobs & occupation trends , the supply & demand of labor & training facilities .

7. Definitions of occupational information Acc. To Shartle , “ Occupational Information is the accurate and usable information about jobs and occupations ”. Hoppock says , “ Occupational Information includes any and all kinds of information ,regarding any position , job or occupation ,providing only that the information is potentially of a person who is choosing an occupation.

8. Methods of collecting occupational information

9. PERSONAL SURVEY METHOD This method requires more leg work and time . This method is more effective for collecting information in compare to other methods . In this a collector collects information by asking to the workers , technicians , officers & investigators of an occupation . WANT AD SURVEY METHOD It is one of the cheapest & easiest method of collecting information . Such advertisements which appear in newspapers over a period of 6 months or a year are collected & information contained I them is analyzed & tabulated . This is a good method for providing current information about jobs.

10. Job analysis method

11. Methods of disseminating information There are two chief methods of presenting occupational information to students:-

12. Group methods of presenting occupational information

13. Group method of presenting occupational information Through subject:- every subject teacher can show his students the relationship between the subject matter and occupation, as well as the vocational implications of his subject matter. Career talk:- career talk is on special field of occupations or training appropriate to group of particular educational levels , emphasizing the importance of vocational planning .these may be arranged for student of particular faculties in a college . The subject matter may range from how and why of career planning to disseminating information about board and specific field of opportunities . This is one of the best ways of giving first hand information about the merits and limitations of a particular occupation.

14. Career conferences:- career conferences are series of meetings in which various professional experts in different occupations participate and make available their intimate knowledge of the requirement and opportunities in their fields of work . The programme of the conference should be well-drawn up . The most suitable time for such conferences is the beginning of the academic session when parents , too , can be invited.

15. Career groups :- they provide an occasion for imparting occupational information . As the group is usually small, problems regarding the different field of occupations can be discussed informally.

16. Career education:- the information can be given to the student through the systematic teaching of occupations.

17. Occupation information as a regular subject

18. Individual method of presenting occupational information The better medium is asking questions to the counselee by the counselor .according to Bera & Royber , during Interview following questions should be asked :- In what circumstances occupational information is provided in counseling interview ? How much help is done by counselor to the counselee in utilizing occupational information ? Which occupational information is proper for the counsel , how does a counselor determine it ? How does the counselor evaluate the utility of occupational information , provided in counseling interview ?

19. Conclusion :- A large amount of accurate , up to date information regarding educational and vocational institutions , jobs & industries , occupational patterns , occupational fields , training facilities , educational , professional and technical courses , newly emerging occupation , job specifications , wage structure , change in required skills , employment trends , patterns etc is vital to success of any guidance and counseling program .

20. References :- Aggarwal , J.C (2008): Educational Vocational Guidance and Counseling , Dobra House . Delhi . Kochhar , S.K (2009): Guidance and Counselling in Colleges and University , Sterling publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi . Gupta , S.K(1985) : Guidance and Counselling in Indian Education . Mittal Publishers Distributors , Delhi . Mittal , M.L (2012) : Carrer Guidance & Vocational Information , Dorling Kindersley , Noida .