Results of completion of the Career Beliefs Inventory (CBI), NEO Personality Inventory, Self-Directed Search, Vocational Identity scale, and Preconscious Activity scale verified the construct validity of the CBI. CBI scales appeared to measure variance not assessed by the other instruments. (SK)

Describes the current post-Superwoman era in which women are more free to make choices about homemaking and employment. Women are now secure enough in the workforce that they can quit or work part-time without feeling they have let the sisterhood down. (CB)

A survey of 12 nurse executives indicated that most did not originally plan to be administrators when they entered nursing. However, all had pursued advanced degrees and most had been involved in nursing education prior to their administrator-level position. (CH)

This study examined effects of person-centered planning on career choice and employment outcomes attained by 83 supported employees. High and moderate levels of match between career preferences and current employment were attained by 83%; wages and length of employment did not correlate to match. A focus group of service providers identified a…

A study investigated the influence and effectiveness of career counselors and psychotherapists in facilitating positive life planning for persons recovering from traumatic brain injuries. Information was collected through a personal survey of 13 fairly highly functioning adult members of a head injury support group. Respondents answered in writing…

This book concentrates on ways in which families influence their children's careers, especially on the barriers families may wittingly or unwittingly construct on the children's path toward satisfying work lives. The book is divided into five parts, each of which builds upon the previous ones. The chapters in Part One define what hand-me-down…

This workbook is designed to aid women in finding ways to prepare for work, deciding on the right work for them, and getting the job. Questionnaires and forms with instructions are provided in each section to aid the user in a job search. Section I is a preface. Section II concerns preparing for work. Questions elicit information on life and work…

In this ever-changing economy, young adults must remain flexible and adaptable as they transition from school to work and plan their future life courses. It is difficult for today's youth to choose training programs which will guarantee them secure, long-term employment. As the future grows less predictable, greater uncertainty and risk are…

As part of a series on career and life planning for adults, this four-part booklet discusses job search strategies, resume writing, and job interviews. Part I discourages conventional job-hunting techniques (i.e., visiting employment agencies, researching want ads, going through company personnel offices, and sending resumes and cover letters in…

This handbook is designed for school personnel, youth with disabilities, parents, Individualized Education Program/transition team members, service providers, and others who are involved in student-focused transition planning. It provides detailed examples illustrating the process of applying for Social Security Income (SSI) work incentives and…

A prototype corporate version of SIGI PLUS a computer-based career guidance system, was developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to serve the career counseling needs of adults in companies. It included a large store of nationally applicable occupational information that could be readily linked online to employer-provided company…

Information and accompanying exercises in this six-part booklet are designed to provide adults with opportunities to explore interests, skills, and values as part of a program in career and life planning. Part I focuses on identifying interests, categorizing them under headings developed by John Holland (i.e., realistic, investigative, artistic,…

This digest addresses some of the special career planning needs of gifted and talented students and offers intervention guidelines for the elementary, junior high, senior high, college, and adult levels. Indications that students are having difficulty coping with the multipotentiality of their talents may be evidenced by early difficulty in making…

It is difficult to define mid-life career change because it varies from person to person. A wide variety of sociological, economic, technological, and psychological factors impinging on the conscious and unconscious being of individuals affects how they deal with this particular stage of life. These factors include individual needs, family and…

Helping new career aspirants to develop the skills and strategies necessary to launch their careers is the purpose of this resource compendium. Skills for the workplace, job search skills, self-assessment, and planning are covered, as well as information about careers and occupations. This "agency version" is intended for use by career…