Comments on Hoyt's article on the career development status of women and minorities. Commends Hoyt for providing agenda for action that career development professionals can follow to meet the challenges of equity of opportunity in the societal marketplace. Recommends National Career Development Association be a part of the solution to the problem…

Reviews literature of past 15 years to assess impact of 4 factors on women's career continuity: husband's attitude toward wife's paid employment; financial considerations; household responsibilities; and wife's personality variables. Highlights particular issues relevant to career counselors and presents variety of career-related strategies.…

The purpose of this paper was to examine the problems of and demands on female administrators as they make the transition from the elementary to the secondary school principalship where more policy-setting is involved. Two case studies are presented of women principals making the transition within large city school systems. The subjects were…

Two major conflicting pressures, career development and assumption of the homemaker role, are discussed relative to future planning of college women and attitudes of men toward career-oriented women. (Author)

Interviews of 30 women in the parks and recreation field centered on: (1) how their careers developed; (2) whether and how they have been discriminated against; and (3) advice they have for other career-minded women. Experiences and perceptions these women share and other aspects of their careers are presented. (CJ)

Ms. Gold, a management consultant, describes the key to her success as reliance on the ACE theory: adaptability, consistency, and energy. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

At Los Alamos National Laboratory, 17 female electronic technicians participated in an individual development plan involving mentoring, basic education, and technical training. Four have been promoted, six are pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees, and two are pursuing certification. (SK)

Three misconceptions about working women are (1) they have lower self-confidence and organizational commitment; (2) they choose family over career; and (3) they do not have the same leadership skills as men. Changes that will not work to alter sex segregation are affirmative action, gender training, and seeding. (SK)

A study of 78 women professionals/managers working reduced hours for family or personal reasons showed that less successful arrangements were associated with lack of upward mobility, underemployment, pressure to work full time, and difficult relations with co-workers. Career development was a concern for those in both more and less successful…

A survey of 70 professional women returning to work after updating courses found that their jobs were not necessarily commensurate with qualifications, experience, or professional area. However, 58% still considered their careers had progressed, and many attributed successful reentry to the updating course. Flexibility was an important factor in…

Fear of success in women is a pervasive phenomenon affecting women's career development. Women affected by this phenomenon are often unaware that they are afraid of succeeding. Identification of the factors that contribute to the fear of success in women's career development is important for educators and counselors wanting to assist women in…

The first step women in student personnel administration should take to increase their numbers in higher level positions is to identify themselves as promising and qualified employees. Their employers, too, have an obligation to identify promotable female employees and to support them in their efforts to leave entry level positions. Once…

Explored the effect of psychosocial attributes on the labor-force participation of 49 mothers of young children. Variables asessed included career orientation/salience, nurturance, response to stress, and concerns about infant fussiness and nonmaternal care for infants. Results showed psychosocial characteristics are potent predictors of maternal…

Expansion of research by L. D. Eyde (1962). Responses by 1,871 women to Eyde's Work Values Scale and to questionnaire indicate linkage between values and specific demographic variables. Need for more realistic guidance efforts to prepare girls and women for world of work. Paper presented at meeting of American Personnel and Guidance Association,…

The support of her husband, children, and friends was vital to the author when she embarked on graduate study and later into a career. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)