An occupational interest scale for women pharmacists was developed by administering the Strong Vocational Interest Blank to a national sample of registered pharmacists. (Author)

Students tend to have greater feelings about vocations they reject than about vocations they are willing to accept. (Author)

A comparison of male and female adolescents' vocational preferences with respect to socioeconomic status is presented. (Author)

Toffler's concept of future shock speaks directly to the acceleration of transience before we have developed adaptive strategies; the impact of transience is discussed, with implications for vocational counseling. (Author)

A career decision-making simulation was experimentally tested in a middle school, resulting in significant learning of educational information as well as high student motivation and interest (Author)

On the basis of the present investigation, it is concluded that it is not possible at present to predict reliably whether a high school student's expressed vocational choice will be confirmed by his responses on a standardized preference inventory such as the Kuder DD. (Author)

Investigated classifying graduate students into worker function codes. Results support the proposition that, at least for psychology, worker functions provide a useful differentiation of intraoccupational groups. Students of different worker function profiles revealed interests and self-rated competence that agreed with their assigned codes. (JAC)

Describes a career development program tailored to the unique characteristics and limited financial resources of the small business. (RC)

Reviews test manuals to demonstrate to counselors the extent of the problem of unevenly developed preferences between the sexes for different activities. To show the outcome of these discrepant interests, labor market statistics on occupational choice are presented. (Author)

Enterprising work yields higher income with less education than other types of work, suggesting that the income gap between Blacks and Whites might be decreased if counselors help Black youth gain access to enterprising work. (Author)

Entering college students differ in their career approach--nearly half choose their major first, and slightly over half choose their occupation first; students differ by college, with slight differences by sex. (Author)

The occupational preferences of young women are shown to be limited in number, and keen competition is projected for positions in many "typically male" occupations chosen. (Author)

Examines the extent to which college women have specific career plans and the influence of fertility plans and future partners. Results indicate majority expect to have several jobs, but only half have a career plan. Modification in child rearing to fit career was likely. No spouse compliance differences were found. (BL)

This paper describes the Career-Planning component of a college course in personnel management. The project includes a written resume and the student's career schedule. Areas covered are needs assessment, possible careers, long and short range plans, and the student's assessment of personal strengths. (NG)

Studies the social status that the general population accords occupations. Concludes that the prestige order of occupations in our society has changed very little, despite significant changes in employment opportunities. (Author/HMV)