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Counseling Software Evaluations:
Jobs for Me
reviewed by: Queta Chavez (PVCC); Janie Reilly-Comer (MCC)

evaluation summary
1. Overall, how would you rate this program?

| | Excellent       | | Good       |X| Fair       | | Poor

A good feature would be using the journal entry at the conclusion of the modules.
2. Please describe specific strengths, weaknesses, and/or limitations of the program.
Needed clearer directions for safety and security of personal files. Duplicate programs and discs.
3. Would you recommend this program?

|X| Yes       | | No

4. If you indicated "yes" to Question 3 above, in what settings would you use this program?

|X| Courses:Career Exploration
|X| The Learning Lab:
|X| Client Counseling situations:

Quality of Program Components
Defintely
Yes		 Somewhat Defintely
No
5 4 3 2 1 N/A
1. The program directions are clear.
Same as the other programs. Additional instructions to save personal information.		 | | | | |X| | | | | | |
2. Students can easily use the software independently. | | |X| | | | | | | | |
3. The purposes of the program are clearly communicated. | | |X| | | | | | | | |
4. The program content is accurate. | | |X| | | | | | | | |
5. The content is appropriately sequenced.
Structured more for High School and recent graduates.		 | | | | |X| | | | | | |
6. The program content is up-to-date. | | |X| | | | | | | | |
7. The information provided in the feedback is helpful. | | | | |X| | | | | | |
8. The tone and style of the program are appropriate for community college students.
Graphics and desciptions not appropriate for adult students.		 | | | | |X| | | | | | |
9. The program's visual presentation is appropriate for community college students.
Black and white graphics antiquated.		 | | | | |X| |X| | | | |
10. The program represents the diversity of our student population. | | | | | | | | | | |X|
Ideas For Uses of the Software
Uses in the classroom:
How would you use this program or a particular part of this program in a classroom lesson? (List and explain the specific steps you would do so that another faculty member could clearly understand how to use this program in the classroom)

Assess where various students are in awareness and needs of their career search. Assign the appropriate module journals and follow-up with class discussions and individual meetings.

Uses in the Client Counseling:
How would you use this program in a client counseling situation? (List and explain the specific steps you would do so that another counselor could clearly understand how to use this program in a client setting)

Acquire journals - follow-p appointments with a counselor.