The most important factor in changing jobs is to research the new company thoroughly and have a compelling reason to leave the old one. Once the boss has been informed of the decision to leave, the worker should conduct business as though he or she were staying. (JOW)

Addresses the trend toward career insecurity and career change and the qualities and techniques needed for successful change. Profiles people who have made radical career shifts successfully. (JOW)

Looks at the process of switching jobs and changing careers. Discusses when to consider options and make the move as well as the need to be flexible and open minded. Provides a test for determining the chances of promotion and when to move on. (JOW)

Many companies are conducting employee searches, and people are finding jobs through the Internet. The Internet offers four basic search tools: (1) general job search sites, (2) company websites, (3) research sites, and (4) online networking resources. (JOW)

Career coaching is "just-in-time" career counseling that is done by phone and through the Internet. Coaches provide a sounding board and motivation and offer a fresh perspective on career and life problems. (JOW)

Refutes the idea that people who frequently move from job to job have difficulty finding new jobs. Suggests that people who have stayed in the same job for a long period of time will have a harder time finding new employment than one who has changed employers often. (JOW)

Describes opportunities for locating job information through online networks using the World Wide Web or commercial networks such as CompuServe, America Online, and Prodigy. Points to the Online Career Center, the Interactive Employment Network, and books that describe available services. (JOW)

Discusses searching for a job on the Internet, includes a list of the top 10 online job Web sites, and provides information on preparing a resume for the Web. (JOW)

Discusses the state of the job market, reviews the basics of job building, and provides ideas on how to manage a career during a recession. A sidebar looks at negotiation of severance agreements. (JOW)

Five articles address the realities of coping with downsizing: "Living with Layoffs" (Nocera); "How Safe Is Your Job?" (Lieber); "Career Makeover" (Robinson); "Ma Bell's Orphans" (O'Reilly); and "Where Are They Now?" (Martin). (SK)