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Lord, Alexandra M. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2012
Because academic culture frowns on Ph.D.'s who consider leaving the ivory tower, most of those who jump ship find themselves at a loss as to where and how to begin a job search. Yet a nonacademic job search is actually quite similar to a standard research project. Both require advance planning, substantial research, collating evidence for an…
Descriptors: Job Search Methods, Career Development, Career Change, Career Counseling
Clement, Mary C. – Educational Horizons, 2011
College teaching can be as rewarding as a K-12 career and, whether in elementary school or college, students deserve good teachers. College professors who prepare teachers can have a tremendous impact on K-12 classrooms for decades into the future. However, career paths vary widely, and the path to teaching in higher education is as unique as the…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Educators, Career Development
Henkoff, Ronald – Fortune, 1996
Addresses the trend toward career insecurity and career change and the qualities and techniques needed for successful change. Profiles people who have made radical career shifts successfully. (JOW)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Development, Job Search Methods

Kimeldorf, Martin – Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 1997
Explains the benefits of career portfolios in an uncertain job market. Suggests how a portfolio can assist in career development and offers items to consider including in a professional portfolio: documentation of education and training, evidence of work performance, and examples of skills with data, people, and things. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adults, Career Change, Career Development, Job Search Methods

Grauer, Barbara Ellman, Ed.; And Others – Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 1998
Provides reviews of books dealing with all aspects of careers, including 8 books on dealing with change, 13 on career management, 4 on entrepreneurship, 3 guides and workbooks, 2 on assessment, 4 on resumes, and 1 biography. Includes 12 short reviews of books on career development issues and information such as publishers' addresses. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adults, Career Change, Career Development, Career Planning

Gordus, Jeanne Prial – Journal of Career Development, 1986
Research findings are presented as potentially important program issues, and descriptions of how these issues were transformed into modules for a career-shift/job-search program are given. Preliminary data from the evaluation of this career-shift/job-search program are shown and the resemblances between this experimental, research-based program…
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Development, Dislocated Workers, Employee Attitudes
Greenwood, Katy – Vocational Education Journal, 1987
The author describes the work of the Job Search Center at the University of Houston. The Center assists dislocated workers in career transition by focusing on (1) structure and goal setting, (2) career transition instruction, (3) job search instruction, (4) emotional support, and (5) financial assistance. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Adults, Career Change
Bunch, John B. – Performance and Instruction, 1982
Discusses in detail a 6-step model for career changing for educators: (1) being realistic and getting the facts, (2) assessing motivation, (3) analysing skills and abilities, (4) examining the employment universe, (5) preparing oneself, and (6) marketing oneself. (EAO)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Exploration
Brodey, Jean L.; Reynolds, David J. – Journal of College Placement, 1981
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)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Counseling, Career Development, Case Studies
Drier, Harry N. – 1995
This book is designed to help career military personnel make the transition to civilian life and careers. The first 14 chapters cover targeted issues and include many tips on how to cope with each important aspect of the transition. Topics include the following: psychology of transition, helping the family with the transition, financing the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Change, Career Choice, Career Development
Wein, Terren Ilana; Gagnon, Marjorie; Barrett, Maura – Information Outlook, 2003
Discusses prospects in the job market for information professionals and emphasizes the need to be flexible. Highlights include examining the gap in skills and knowledge that may be needed; resources for resumes; resources for networking and interview preparation; sources of job postings; general career tools; international opportunities; career…
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Development, Employment Interviews, Employment Opportunities
Library Journal Career Survey, Pt. 3. Alternative Careers: You Can Take Your MLS Out of the Library.
Williams, Wilda W. – Library Journal, 1994
Focuses on individual library school graduates who are employed in nontraditional jobs. Topics covered include a definition of alternative careers; the importance of the M.L.S.; how to search for a job; why librarians leave; library skills useful in other areas; tips for career switching. (five references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Development, Career Planning, Careers
Merrill, Fred L. – 1987
This document is designed to help mature persons find the "right" professional, managerial, or technical jobs. Section 1 introduces the materials. Section 2 shows job seekers how to write a general statement that defines the nature of the position desired and how to assess their skills, abilities, interests, work values, and personal qualities…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Discrimination, Career Change, Career Development
Shingleton, John D.; Anderson, James – 1993
This book, aimed at persons who choose or are forced to change jobs or careers in midlife, contains nine chapters of strategies and advice from two job placement and consulting professionals. The chapters cover the following topics: (1) the employment picture today; (2) looking for self-fulfillment in your career; (3) when to leave your old job;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Change, Career Development, Career Planning
Herman, Jerry J. – 1994
This book provides a blueprint to help both practicing and aspiring administrators conduct a successful job search. Eight chapters present specific strategies for the following: preparing a winning profile; locating and selecting potential positions; writing an effective job application; getting the job interview; negotiating the employment…
Descriptors: Administrators, Career Change, Career Development, Career Guidance