What Is a Vocational Evaluation?

A vocational evaluation is a professional assessment used in legal and workforce contexts to determine:

• Employability and job options

• Earning capacity

• Workforce reentry timelines

• Impact of career interruption or underemployment

• These evaluations are commonly used in divorce, spousal and child support matters, employment disputes, and other legal proceedings where earning potential must be assessed objectively.

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Services Provided

We deliver comprehensive, documentation-based evaluations, including:

• Employability Assessments – Determining appropriate job opportunities based on skills, education, and experience

• Earning Capacity Analysis – Identifying realistic compensation ranges in the applicable labor market

• Transferable Skills Analysis – Evaluating how prior experience translates into current job opportunities

• Labor Market Research – Identifying geographically relevant roles and hiring trends

• Workforce Reentry Analysis – Assessing timing and likelihood of returning to work

• These services align with the broader role of vocational experts to assess employability, earning capacity, and job analysis within legal and workforce frameworks.

 

Our Approach: Real-World, Not Theoretical

Many vocational opinions rely on ideal or outdated assumptions. Ours do not.

Our work is grounded in:

• Actual employer hiring practices

• Current labor market conditions

• Skill currency and demand

• Geographic realities of job availability

• We focus on what is reasonably attainable in today’s job market, not hypothetical outcomes.

Each evaluation includes:

• Review of vocationally relevant documentation

• Detailed analysis of work history and education

• Labor market research specific to location

• Clear, well-supported conclusions

 

Why Choose Us for Vocational Evaluations

30+ Years of HR and Recruiting Expertise

Unlike traditional evaluators who may rely primarily on academic models, Sharon brings decades of hands-on experience working with employers across industries, including:

• Legal, medical, manufacturing, financial, and professional services

• Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and compensation practices

• Job requirement development and workforce planning

• Higher education experience with academic coaching, career development, and teaching

• This means your evaluation reflects what employers actually do, not what they are assumed to do.

 

Deep Expertise in Career Development

Sharon is a:

• Certified Professional Career Coach

• Certified Professional Résumé Writer

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This expertise provides a critical advantage in evaluating:

• Job readiness

• Marketability of candidates

• Resume and application competitiveness

• Career transition feasibility

 

Advanced Workforce Assessment Tools

Sharon is an authorized partner and certified trainer for Everything DiSC® and can add this assessment as part of the evaluation process for interpersonal relationships in the workplace and career opportunities.

This tool enhances vocational analysis by providing additional insights into:

• Behavioral tendencies

• Job fit and role alignment

• Work style and strengths

 

Strong Educational Foundation

Sharon holds:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Undergraduate degrees in:

  • Human Resource Management

  • Education

  • Communication

Her academic background supports both analytical rigor and the ability to clearly communicate findings to attorneys and the court.

 

Higher Education and Training Experience

In addition to consulting, Sharon has extensive experience in:

• Teaching and training adult learners

• Translating complex topics into clear, usable insights

• Presenting findings in a way that is accessible to legal professionals and decision-makers

 

Who We Serve

We support:

• Attorneys representing clients in domestic relations or civil matters

• Courts seeking objective vocational input

• Individuals needing independent earning capacity evaluations

Our reports are designed to provide clear, defensible, and well-supported analysis that assists in fair, evidence-based decision-making.

 

What You Receive

• Comprehensive vocational evaluation report

• Labor market research specific to geography

• Clearly supported earning capacity conclusions

• Documentation-based analysis suitable for legal use

 

Credibility and Professional Perspective

Sharon’s work is grounded in:

• Human resources and workforce compliance expertise

• Job analysis and labor market research

• Real-world employer expectations and hiring standards

Her approach is objective, practical, and documentation-driven, ensuring that findings are based on evidence—not assumptions.

 

Fees:

Assessments and reports begin at $3500 and will vary depending on complexity of the individual’s background and work history.

 

Sharon.delay@go-hr.biz

614-233-1522