IOP4863
Assessment 04
ESSAY
Due 2025
, IOP4863
Assessment 04
Due 2025
ESSAY
Question 1: Applying Bester and Stander’s (2021) Guidelines for Technology-
Based Assessment
In the contemporary digital age, computer-based testing has become standard practice
in career guidance (Coetzee et al., 2022). This shift requires career practitioners to
apply technology with care, ensuring that assessments remain valid, ethical, inclusive,
and aligned with their intended purposes. Bester and Stander (2021) propose five
practical guidelines for the responsible use of technology-based assessments. These
are discussed below, with specific focus on how each can be applied in a professional
career counselling context.
Guideline 1: Create a Compelling Candidate Experience
Technology must be used to design assessments that are not only functional but also
supportive of a positive client experience. A user-friendly platform with clear
instructions, simple navigation, and responsive design enhances candidate
engagement. For instance, when administering a career interest inventory to a client like
Lindiwe, it is essential to ensure the language is accessible and supported by visual
elements to improve comprehension. Systems should also offer real-time assistance,
enabling clients to ask questions or seek clarification during the process (Morelli et al.,
2017).
Additionally, providing immediate, structured feedback—as recommended by Bester
and Stander—fosters transparency and builds client trust. Importantly, digital platforms
should accommodate diverse needs through features such as multilingual support and
Assessment 04
ESSAY
Due 2025
, IOP4863
Assessment 04
Due 2025
ESSAY
Question 1: Applying Bester and Stander’s (2021) Guidelines for Technology-
Based Assessment
In the contemporary digital age, computer-based testing has become standard practice
in career guidance (Coetzee et al., 2022). This shift requires career practitioners to
apply technology with care, ensuring that assessments remain valid, ethical, inclusive,
and aligned with their intended purposes. Bester and Stander (2021) propose five
practical guidelines for the responsible use of technology-based assessments. These
are discussed below, with specific focus on how each can be applied in a professional
career counselling context.
Guideline 1: Create a Compelling Candidate Experience
Technology must be used to design assessments that are not only functional but also
supportive of a positive client experience. A user-friendly platform with clear
instructions, simple navigation, and responsive design enhances candidate
engagement. For instance, when administering a career interest inventory to a client like
Lindiwe, it is essential to ensure the language is accessible and supported by visual
elements to improve comprehension. Systems should also offer real-time assistance,
enabling clients to ask questions or seek clarification during the process (Morelli et al.,
2017).
Additionally, providing immediate, structured feedback—as recommended by Bester
and Stander—fosters transparency and builds client trust. Importantly, digital platforms
should accommodate diverse needs through features such as multilingual support and
