Presents a career preparation model as a guide for developing those steps needed to be more competitive in the job market. The model is designed primarily for liberal arts students and has four main components: assessment, integrated planning, evaluation, and employment search. (RC)

A two-stage model is used in career planning classes and workshops to teach students to identify and expand their existing networks and to use networks for information interviews. The first stage describes networking and the second describes information interviewing. It provides a conceptual as well as a pragmatic approach to networking and…

Career development programs are one way of responding to declining enrollments and rising costs while helping students with career and educational plans. A psychology elective at County College of Morris includes exploration of factors affecting career choice, self-assessment and a job-search practicum. (JAC)

A model for career development involves three basic phases: self-assessment and initial career exploration, reality testing, and implementation of plans. Workshops oriented around "surviving in the world of work" were suggested to help minority studetns after graduation and employment. Topics included interoffice politics and financial planning.…