The previous generations did not have such an urgent demand for vocational guidance as the present generation has, the reason is that-

Vocational guidance is witnessing focused attention at various levels of decision-making bodies. 

Key Points

• The previous generations did not have such an urgent demand for vocational guidance as the present generation has, the reason is that the present generation is facing very tough competition in vocations.
• Vocational guidance aims at helping the person select a proper vocation and prepare for it.
• Deciding on a career/vocation is crucial as it involves lots of time, effort, and money.
• Entering into a career that turns out to be inappropriate for the person will lead to job dissatisfaction, unhappiness, and maladjustment in work life.
• All these will affect negatively the personal life of the individual.
• Hence deciding on a vocation is a very important task.

Thus, it is concluded that the previous generations did not have such an urgent demand for vocational guidance as the present generation has, the reason is that the present generation is facing very tough competition in vocations.