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…

The students' task is more complex as different offices at a college or university sometimes provide overlapping career services. Lack of interdepartmental communication and cooperation may interfere in assisting students. The article offers suggestions for interdepartmental cooperation. (Author/CMG)

Many people involved in helping college students prepare for their entrance into the job market frequently give advice based on their own personal experiences or give intuitive responses to questions raised. How valid is such advice? Can the accuracy of such information-giving be increased? The article addressed these questions. (Author)

The career program at the University of South Alabama teaches students to help themselves and assists them in deciding careers and in fulfilling their capabilities. To deal with students' problems, a course assists students in selecting suitable careers. A course on fulfilling career objectives stresses written and oral communication. (Author/BEF)

Personnel administrators (N=23) were interviewed to explore their attitudes and thoughts about mid-life career redirection. Information was gathered on advantages and disadvantages of career change, and specific advice presented in response to typical case studies. (RC)

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.…