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Choosing a Vocation
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The manuscript of this book was practically ready for publication when Professor Parsons died. For a year prior to his death he had given a large part of his time to Vocation Bureau work. Some of the material here used appeared in articles in The Arena, and a number of the "cases" in Part III have been published in the daily papers of Boston and New York. The appearance of these articles brought hundreds of letters of inquiry from all parts of the United States, expressing interest in the effort to give scientific vocational counsel to the young. That Professor Parsons would have carried the plan to a greater completeness had he lived, there is no doubt; but the work that he did do is of such value that it is believed many will be grateful to get such information about it as can be given in this volume.
Whatever doubts there may be of the practicability of giving expert vocational counsel to young men and women, there are certain simple truths upon which the plan is based, and which I believe no one will deny.
1. It is better to choose a vocation than merely to "hunt a job."
2. No one should choose a vocation without careful self-analysis, thorough, honest, and under guidance.
3. The youth should have a large survey of the field of vocations, and not simply drop into the convenient or accidental position.
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The manuscript of this book was practically ready for publication when Professor Parsons died. For a year prior to his death he had given a large part of his time to Vocation Bureau work. Some of the material here used appeared in articles in The Arena, and a number of the "cases" in Part III have been published in the daily papers of Boston and New York. The appearance of these articles brought hundreds of letters of inquiry from all parts of the United States, expressing interest in the effort to give scientific vocational counsel to the young. That Professor Parsons would have carried the plan to a greater completeness had he lived, there is no doubt; but the work that he did do is of such value that it is believed many will be grateful to get such information about it as can be given in this volume.
Whatever doubts there may be of the practicability of giving expert vocational counsel to young men and women, there are certain simple truths upon which the plan is based, and which I believe no one will deny.
1. It is better to choose a vocation than merely to "hunt a job."
2. No one should choose a vocation without careful self-analysis, thorough, honest, and under guidance.
3. The youth should have a large survey of the field of vocations, and not simply drop into the convenient or accidental position.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
177 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2008
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December 28, 2024
Though this text was written a long time ago, some of its ideas remain useful today. For example, the need for society to value human resources and career development processes. Furthermore, the author highlights the need for a holistic plan for life, not solely focusing on career/income, or just health, but various elements such as a good character.
The author conveys that foundation skills and planning are essential for building a successful and enjoyable career to devote a life to, rather than just 'drifting'.
The author's statement that 'there is really no time of life when eise counsel and expert assistance are more needful than in the transition from school to the new life of labour' (p. 101) remains relevant.
The author conveys that foundation skills and planning are essential for building a successful and enjoyable career to devote a life to, rather than just 'drifting'.
The author's statement that 'there is really no time of life when eise counsel and expert assistance are more needful than in the transition from school to the new life of labour' (p. 101) remains relevant.
September 1, 2019
"La vida puede ser moldeada bajo cualquier forma concebible. Dime los detalles que desees para un perro o para un hombre y si me cedes el control del medio en que se mueven y tiempo suficiente, vestiré tus sueños con carne y hueso. Un sistema industrial razonable tratará de situar a los hombres, a los árboles, a la piedra y al acero en el sitio más adecuado para sus naturalezas y los pulirá con el mismo cuidado que otorga a los relojes, a las dinamos eléctricas y a las locomotoras con el fin de que lleven a cabo un servicio eficiente."
February 24, 2024
The book was originally published in 1909, and despite being more than one hundred years old, it offers a generous portion of insights into the process of cultivating a character. The strong part of the book is the decisive tone of its author. There is an abundance of books on self-improvement, it's easy to get disoriented in a variety of methods, visions, applications, examples, good practices, etc. The book is the example of authenticity of the self-improvement literature. It has the old school original spirit of the cult of responsibility, self-reliance, and self-education, not just suggestions, because the books like that were written by the pioneers. The book emphasizes the significance of career choice and good standards of verbal communication. It will certainly help you dig out your way from a low wage, a surviving hell job, or an unemployment gutter. If you are in the middle of developing your career and educating your own work ethic, this is a powerful book for you, just because of its spirit.
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November 5, 2013Lovely! :) got to read this for an assignment. :)
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