Design And Implementation Of A Computerized Career Guidance Information System
A Computerized Career Guidance Information System (CCGIS) is an advanced technological tool designed to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of career choices and development. This innovative system leverages cutting-edge technologies to provide comprehensive insights into various professions, aligning personal strengths and preferences with potential career paths. By integrating aptitude assessments, skills evaluations, and market trends analysis, the Computerized Career Guidance Information System empowers users to make informed decisions about their professional journey. Through interactive interfaces and personalized recommendations, this system not only aids in identifying suitable career options but also facilitates ongoing career planning and skill enhancement. The seamless integration of artificial intelligence and data analytics enables the Computerized Career Guidance Information System to dynamically adapt to evolving job markets, ensuring that users receive up-to-date and relevant guidance. In essence, the Computerized Career Guidance Information System serves as a sophisticated compass, guiding individuals towards fulfilling and prosperous career trajectories.
Computers are known for their wide range of uses especially in scientific and mathematical fields. However little or no thought has been given to designing a complete career guidance information system.
This system is designed in order to implement intelligence test on a computer system. It tries as much as possible to incorporate the important aspect of intelligence on a wide scale. It is designed to test intelligence of secondary school leavers using the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the University Matriculation Examination (UME) as a standardized sample, and as such the Psychological implication of such a design is very important.
The design of the system is quite simple and easily understood. Its flexibility makes it amenable for future changes and amendment to either incorporate other aspects of intelligence or to be designed for any other school age or class.
The question of the intelligence test are programmed and visually displayed on the system’s screen in an interactive form. The student answers the question on the computer system.
The results obtained from the test give an estimate on user’s (student) intelligence quotient (IQ). This is equally displayed and tells the student in what category he/she falls within. The result of the test is also displayed of the end of the test which goes a long way to lesson the fears of students that they were marked down in the examination.
Title Page
Approval Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Organization of work
Table of content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 background of study 1
1.2 statement of problem 2
1.3 aims and objective 3
1.4 delimitation 4
1.5 scope 4
1.6 limitation 5
1.7 definition 5
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 review of the related literature 6
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 description and analysis of the existing system 9
3.1 facts finding method 13
3.2 objectives of the existing system 14
3.3 input, process and output specification 14
3.4 information flow diagram 18
3.5 problems of the existing system 19
3.6 justification for the new system 19
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 design for the new system 20
4.1 input specification and design 20
4.2 output specification and design 20
4.3 file design 21
4.4 procedure chart 22
4.5 system flowchart 23
4.6 system requirement 31
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 implementation 34
5.1 program design 34
5.2 program flowchart 35
CHAPTER SIX
6.0 documentation 37
6.1 loading computer based intelligence test system (cbits) 37
6.2 executing the intelligence test system (cbits) 38
CHAPTER SEVEN
7.0 Recommendation 46
7.1 References. 48
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY:
In the past, ability tests were used in admitting students into University and professional schools, for instance the scholastic aptitude test, which measure, both aptitude and achievement, (the aptitude test measures accomplished skills & indicate what a person can do at present, while the achievements test predicts what a person can accomplished with training).
But the essential requirements for any test include reliability, validity and uniform testing procedure. The test which measure general intelligence ability are often called “Career Test”.
Intelligence test are usually designed and implemented for a group of people to access the nature and course of mental development, intellectual and non-intellectual personality differences associated with age, sex & facial membership, differences that might be attributed to hereditary or to environmental factors, differences among persons at different occupational levels and among their children, intellectual and others traits of a typical group such as the mentally gifted, the mentally retorted, the neurotic and the psychotic.
The topic Career Guidance information system is geared towards selecting careers for candidates who wish to further their education to Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
A critical look at the operations of the west African Examination council, the organization of (SSCE) show that a part of their examination comes as an objectives questions and the answers are expected to be shaded on a computer answer sheets and marked by the computer, where as the theory section of the examination, which of course carries the greatest mark, is to be marked by WAEC examiners, leaving much to be desired especially in the Nigerian context of it.
Move so, in admitting students into higher schools differences attributed to hereditary or to environmental factors, differences among persons at different occupation levels and among their children; and facial membership may lead to bias, instead of admitting qualified students, unqualified students may also be admitted. The delay in the release of the SSCE and UME result causes anxiety on the student that participated in the examination.
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The prime objectives of this topic “Career Guidance Information system is to enhance the and guide prospective JAMB students to choose their career in Universities, polytechnics and colleges of Education. This system enables an individual to access the pre-requisites required to enroll into a particular course.
The project aims at an improved situation where the UME and SSCE examination will be matched to ascertain the who goes for what course.
The use of the computer system to achieve this is our area of concentration.
1.4 DELIMITATION:
This work is designed for solely assisting candidates to select their career in high institutions visa vis their SSCE results.
1.5 THE SCOPE OF THE WORK:
The scope of this work is to outline the practical uses of the computer system in the area of Career Guidance.
1.6 LIMITATION:
Due to time constraint we were unable to extend our research to cover other subject.
1.7 DEFINITION OF FORMS:
INTELLIGENCE: The power of learning, understanding seeing and knowing.
CHRONOLOGICAL AGE (CA): The actual age of a parent.
MENTAL AGE (MA): Is the person level of understanding measured is terms of the average age of children having the same standard.
FLOPPY DISKETTE: Is a this plastic located with an aperture that allows a rend /write head to access the diskette
VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT: Is the screen in form of (TV) Television component. Both input and output are displayed there.
INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT: Express the measure of mental age (MA) to chronological age (CA).
Computerized Career Guidance Information System:
A Computerized Career Guidance Information System (CCGIS) is a software application or platform designed to assist individuals in making informed career decisions and planning their professional paths. It leverages technology and various data sources to provide comprehensive career guidance and information. Here are some key aspects and features of a Computerized Career Guidance Information System:
- Assessment Tools: CCGIS typically includes various assessment tools to evaluate an individual’s skills, interests, aptitudes, and values. These assessments help in identifying potential career paths that align with the individual’s strengths and preferences.
- Occupational Information: It offers a vast database of information about different careers, including job descriptions, educational requirements, salary ranges, job outlook, and typical career progression. This information helps individuals explore and understand various career options.
- Education and Training Resources: CCGIS can provide information about educational and training programs, including colleges, universities, vocational schools, and online courses. It may also offer scholarship and financial aid information.
- Resume and Interview Preparation: Some CCGIS platforms provide tools and resources for creating resumes and preparing for job interviews. This can include templates, tips, and sample interview questions.
- Job Search: CCGIS may integrate job search functionality, allowing users to search for job openings based on their qualifications and preferences. It can also provide job alerts and job market trends.
- Career Planning: Users can create and update their career plans within the system. This can include setting career goals, tracking progress, and making adjustments as needed.
- Personality and Interest Profiling: CCGIS can incorporate personality and interest profiling tools, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or the Holland Codes, to provide insights into career compatibility.
- Skills Gap Analysis: Some systems offer skills gap analysis, helping individuals identify the skills they need to acquire to pursue a specific career and suggesting relevant training or courses.
- User Profiles: Users often create profiles within the system to store their assessment results, career plans, and other relevant information. This allows for personalized recommendations.
- Access to Real-time Labor Market Data: CCGIS can provide access to up-to-date labor market data, including information on job demand, salary trends, and industry growth.
- Guidance and Counseling: Some systems offer virtual career counselors or guidance counselors who can provide advice and answer questions.
- Integration with Social Media and Networking: Integration with social media platforms can facilitate networking and job searching. Users can share their profiles and connect with professionals in their chosen field.
- User-Friendly Interface: CCGIS should have an intuitive and user-friendly interface to ensure that users can easily navigate through the system and access the information they need.
- Privacy and Data Security: It’s crucial for CCGIS to prioritize the privacy and data security of users’ personal information and assessment results.
- Feedback and Updates: Continuous improvement and updates are essential to keep the system relevant and accurate. User feedback mechanisms can be integrated for this purpose.
Computerized Career Guidance Information Systems can be valuable tools for students, job seekers, career changers, and individuals looking to make informed career decisions. They leverage technology to provide comprehensive career information and guidance, ultimately helping users make more informed choices about their professional futures.