Results of various programmes are taken into consideration, as well as the
effects of strategies and projects related to information, counselling and
guidance, at the level of individuals, institutions and society.The results of quality evaluation performed with a view to career counselling should
confirm (at least broadly speaking) the “hunches” or opinions of the clients regarding
their self-image, interests and aptitudes or other aspects targeted by the tests or
questionnaires employed; any evident conflict in this sense should call the counsellors’
attention to the methodology employed or render them sceptical regarding this
instrument, its application or interpretation.
Research focusing on values that are important to individuals and related to the work
process (Katz, 1993) has led to identifying ten basic values that can be taken as
benchmarks in decision-making and clarification of personal options in concrete
situations. The author has compiled an exercise – in electronic format – in order to clarify
the personal values of clients related to the world of work, known as SIGI PLUS (System
for Interactive Guidance Information).
The 10 basic values making up SIGI PLUS are:
SIGI PLUS Values Explanations- High income Certain salary – as result of work – is necessary for each individual.
A salary considered to be good can differ according to the individual
concerned. - Prestige Certain occupations offer to those who practice them a certain
prestige. This phenomenon varies function of the economic and
cultural context or the social recognition of the profession, etc. - Independence Variable degree of independence in work tasks, decisions, etc.
function of the occupation. - Helping others Some enjoy dedicating their work to helping others (health care,
education, social work, etc.). - Security Security / stability of the workplace and salary (even if the latter is
lower in Romania than elsewhere). - Diversity Variety of work tasks function of the occupation; some dislike
monotonous, repetitive tasks or tasks that do not involve thinking and
planning. - Leadership Some find it important to have an opportunity to lead, make decisions
and take on responsibility. - Do the desired work Some find it important to match their job to their interests
(technology, art, IT, etc.), and other values mentioned above are
secondary. - Leisure Some find it important to have sufficient leisure opportunities and so
they can accept uninteresting work, part-time jobs, with long and
frequent vacations, flexible hours, etc. (Leisure activities
classification: games, sports, outdoor activities, collecting, building,
art and music, education, entertainment and culture, voluntary work
within organizations, etc.).