This article applies a cognitive information processing approach to career problem solving and decision making to the specific process of employment problem solving and decision making. Definitions and accompanying employment examples are followed by an exploration of the nature of employment problems. Content and process dimensions are described by applying information processing concepts to employment problem solving and decision making. Examples of positive and negative cognitions that have an impact on the effectiveness of employment problem solving and decision making are also provided.
Sampson et al. (Wed,) studied this question.