Discusses the use of career self-efficacy theory in counseling individuals having low career-related self-efficacy. Begins by presenting diagram of Bandura's model of perceived self-efficacy and then goes on to discuss its implications for counseling. Focuses on how society may alter women's career choices and women's socialization in relation to…

Identifies what counselor must do to broaden career options for young women and work toward gender equity. Focuses on counselor awareness; cultural expectations and gender role stereotypes; mathematics and science stereotypes; self-concept; self-esteem and self-confidence; fear of success; family and life planning; parental and peer influence; and…

Designed primarily for the counseling of Jewish women, this guide provides an overall picture of the world of work in the 1970's and offers specific information on the needs of minority groups in the counseling setting. The authors conclude that the number of opportunities that exist for women are infinite, and that there is no longer any need for…

This booklet explores the career opportunities for women in science and technology. It includes myths and realities about women in science and technology, characteristics of young female scientists and technologists, and steps women can take to plan a successful career. Numerous photographs of career women in science and technology, along with…

Provides tips and resources to assist women attempting to make the transition from homemaker to labor force participant. To help women put their best foot forward, author goes through steps of conducting a successful job campaign: assessing skills, choosing a career, writing a resume, and going for job interviews. (CSS)

This project was designed to use group process techniques in meeting the career development needs of girls and in dealing with the limiting aspects of female stereotyping. The project consisted of 10 one-hours sessions. The objectives were to give high-school girls an opportunity to get to know themselves better, develop an understanding of the…

The booklet opens with a section on the psychology of motivation which is intended to clarify the importance of "placement readiness." The seven steps which are an essential part of the job-finding process are organized with a view toward making it easier for the reader to repeat the process each time it becomes necessary to seek a new…

This booklet, part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization, is written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals, and launch an effective job campaign for fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have…

This workbook is part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization, and written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals and plan for career options in fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have been…

This booklet is part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization. It is written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals and plan for career options in fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have been…

This booklet, part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization, is written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals and plan for career options in fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have been…

Guidelines for sex-fair vocational education materials are presented based on the following criteria: a fifty-fifty balance of males and females in any material, sex neutral or sex-fair language, specific mention of issues involved in nontraditional career choices for males and females, and sex-fair occupational descriptions that accurately…

This guide for women interested in nontraditional occupations (NTOs) describes nontraditional occupations and offers suggestions for deciding whether an NTO is appropriate for the individual. The need for women in NTOs is first addressed. Rewards are considered, and a checklist is provided to test for readiness to choose an NTO. These myths…

This booklet outlines existing and emerging career selection, reentry, and advancement opportunities for females throughout the European community. Existing educational and employment opportunities for males and females in various Western European nations are compared. New opportunities for girls and new occupations for women who are unemployed or…

Based on the two-year analysis of career development needs conducted by the Program for Women in Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and funded by the U.S. Office of Health Resources Opportunity, this guide provides step-by-step instructions for career planning and exploration for laypersons or helping professionals. Over 100…