Over the years, careers have transformed to be flexible and changing rather than stable, life-long commitments to an organization. As such, making work meaningful, controlling the work environment, and taking the opportunity to get required training for the next job are as important as the financial advantages. Educators' careers cannot be…

Moving from a faculty position to an administrative office frequently entails gaining considerable responsibility, but ambiguous power. The hope of these two authors is that this volume will serve as a reference and a source of support for current associate and assistant deans and as a window into these jobs for faculty who may be considering such…

Diversity in the workforce can be attributed to both a popular, cultural shift and legislative intervention. Despite these forces, discrimination endures in all aspects of Western society from education to employment. Unequal pay and opportunities for promotion are symptoms of a systematic discrimination of individuals based on race and gender.…

Outlines 10 areas in which adjustments might have to be made when a teacher or administrator opts for a career change. Argues that values, interests, and attitudes are often just as important as salary and must be considered in a decision to change careers. (IRT)

An industry executive with a hearing impairment presents suggestions to help hearing impaired persons prepare the foundation for later job mobility. The importance of image and attitude is emphasized, and 10 guidelines are offered for general industry as well as for government and self employment. (CL)

The preparation of a position guide--a detailed list of the responsibilities that are part of a particular job--eases the difficulties inherent in administrator turnover. (Author/IRT)

Looks at the benefits and the losses to consider when thinking about making the transition from writer to manager. (SR)

Presents a light-hearted, yet serious, look at how to survive termination of employment. (SR)

Suggests steps teachers should take when planning a career in computers: (1) take inventory of personal needs, values, and motivations; (2) define career goals; (3) design a skills development plan; and (4) develop a tentative plan for obtaining experience before entering the job market. (FL)

The long-range benefits of securing a new position may be worth the ordeal of changing jobs. (Author/MLF)

This article describes the history and structure of a sports medicine facility, the patient care services it offers, and the types of injuries treated at the center. Opportunities and potentials for physicians who wish to enter the field of sports medicine on a full-time basis are described, as are steps to take to prepare to do so. (Author/JL)

The director of a technical writing program explains how he remolded his style from an academician to a technical communicator. (FL)

Examined people who earn degrees in Student Personnel/College Student Development and work in settings other than a college campus. Masters and doctoral graduates (N=182) responded to a questionnaire examining demographics, work-related values, opinions about salary, and reasons for career change. Gives recommendations for encouraging continuance…

Presents research results that illustrate demographic profiles of chief student affairs officers. Analyzed survey data to identify variables influencing student affairs officers' next professional move. Results indicated interest to leave the field was related to promotion, college teaching, and changes to the public or private sector. (RC)

American workers change jobs more frequently than workers in older industrial countries. The movement from a manufacturing economy to a service economy involves many job changes for workers. Consequently, workers need flexibility. Counselors are challenged to help clients view life holistically, recognizing the dimension of quality of life.…