The paper examines how individual motivations, the role of the supervisor and gender influence the early career path of doctorate holders. We investigate PhD graduates' occupational outcomes beyond academia in the framework of current literature on the oversupply of PhD holders and labor market constraints. Our analysis relies on two unique…

Practising internal auditors, including entry-level internal auditors, need face-to-face soft skills to effectively manage the increased complexity of their profession. Although many studies have highlighted the need for soft skills, none has identified the various categories of face-to-face soft skills required by entry-level internal auditors…

This paper reviews literature that explores the role of judgement in professional practice. It discusses how workplace decisions, work activities and reflection on these activities may contribute to the development of wise judgements, or 'wisdom', and how workplaces can leverage these activities for induction and transition to work programmes.…

Review of theory and research on counselor/therapist development identified seven stressors of novice practitioners, catalyzed by the ambiguity of professional work. Sources of stress include acute performance anxiety, scrutiny of professional gatekeepers, porous or rigid emotional boundaries, fragile and incomplete practitioner identity,…

Discusses test validation studies, adverse impact analyses, and job analyses used to validate assessment procedures for screening corrections officer candidates in Pennsylvania. Addresses psychological screening, background investigations, and assessment fairness. (Contains 50 endnotes.) (SK)

A literature review examined socialization theory and models; research on tactics, training, proactive socialization, learning, group socialization, and individual differences; methodology and measurement; and research needs. In the last five years, research has substantially contributed to knowledge of occupational socialization, which will…

The recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of entry-level professionals is critical to any organization. Explores these relationships and the ways in which both supervisors and new professionals may ensure a positive foundation for the lifelong success of those entering the student-affairs field. (Author/MKA)

A research review identified the experience of stress and coping abilities of health professions students and first-year professionals. Effective workplace interventions for dealing with burnout and curriculum modifications to improve students' coping mechanisms were developed. (Contains 33 references.) (SK)

Reports the findings of a qualitative study that explored what factors were likely to influence graduates' decisions to stay with or leave their first employer in the early years of their career. Uses results to propose how employers might take action to maximize retention, and to discuss the importance of career guidance in helping graduates…

Investigates the demographic diversity of the labor pool for entry-level professional positions in student affairs. Overall, women were found to comprise 67% of the labor pool for entry-level positions; African-Americans: 12%; Hispanics 4%; Asian Americans: 2%. Data was also analyzed by geographic region. (Contains 17 references and 6 tables.)…

The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers' efforts in recruitment and training of professionals are reviewed briefly, and a "roadmap" to the profession is provided. Within each professional competency area, basic and advancement skills are outlined, and resources for attaining them are identified. (MSE)

Proposes a model that assumes the relationships among unemployment and expectation of success, commitment to work, motivation, causal attributions, self-esteem, and depression are moderated by first-time job-seeking and age. Results show that, for first-job seekers, the relationships among these variables is consistent with expectancy-value…

The Labor Market Orientation (LMO) program responded to the problem of unemployment among Black teenagers. LMO provided classroom training which mitigated unrealistic expectations and served as an introduction to the requisites of the work world. The program was successful in providing a rational sequence of training and job exposure. (JCD)

Examines the relationships between psychosocial development, involvement in career development activities, and employment status of college seniors. Relationships were found among psychosocial development tasks and participation in career development activities. Results support the notion that psychosocial development and career development are…

Reviews career-related issues for employees with diverse characteristics and job status. Evaluates 44 psychometrically sound career-assessment instruments for their usefulness in dealing with issues. (SK)