Approche individualisée ou standardisée de l’accompagnement des demandeurs d’emploi : une recherche inspirée de la théorie du conseil adaptatif

This research, based on the theory of adaptive counseling, puts forward the concept of individualization of support in order to enhance its effects. Two groups of adult workers submitted to a career transition period have tried either a standard counseling service – based on a supportive job searching – or an individualized counseling service – inspired by the adaptive counselling theory. Both groups have positively benefited from the main results of counseling. However, as a result, the individualized counseling service seems to decrease professional indecision, but it also underlines an increasing feeling of self-esteem, and shows a more accurate sense of general satisfaction concerning the counseling sessions. This reflection deals with the limits of this kind of research, and it puts forward some concepts linked to the individualization of counselling for job seekers.