The study aims to shed light on whether mentoring may help protégés decrease their perception of job content plateaus. Based on the conservation of resources theory, career mentoring could be an effective resource in decreasing job content plateaus and alleviating the resulting emotional exhaustion. The study also proposes that perceived…

This article accounts for a renovation by enriching the existent literature regarding two major nowadays phenomena and their labor implications, which might require a rethinking regarding new career-development approaches: the overeducation phenomenon (academic graduates whose educational level exceeds the educational level required in their jobs)…

A Korean national database, the High School Graduates Occupational Mobility Survey, was used to examine the influence of perceived social supports (family and school) and career adaptability on the subsequent job satisfaction of work-bound adolescents 4 months after their transition from high school to work. Structural equation modeling analysis…

It has become a commonplace for people to move from one occupation to another during their career. The authors propose that work-related attitudes and person-related characteristics should be considered when examining the willingness to change occupations (WCOs). Consistent with our hypotheses, we found that high levels of work satisfaction,…

The proposed model in this article seeks to extend the job search literature by considering resiliency as a predictor of job search behavior and reemployment outcomes. In addition, because past research in this area has not expressly considered job search skills, they are included in this model as an additional predictor along with their…

A 1989 survey of 542 male and 144 female managers was followed up 2 years later. In general, they were less loyal to their organizations in 1991. However, those following a "free-agent" model were more loyal to their new organizations. Retention and loyalty were related to organizational politics and availability of career development…

Career entrenchment is immobility resulting from substantial economic and psychological investment in a career that makes change difficult. A survey of 476 workers in various occupational groups found that those higher in entrenchment had higher organizational commitment, lower withdrawal intentions, and longer tenure. (Author/JOW)

Reaction to career plateaus depends on the employee's resources as well as the organization's response. Counseling, training and development, job enrichment, and other activities can minimize the stressful effects of involuntary plateauing. (SK)

Survey responses from 215 workers showed that women made significantly more radical job changes and did not perceive more career barriers. Men were slightly more aware of barriers. (SK)

Career development gains new meaning in the context of employability demands in a knowledge economy. In this context, increased mobility, a dynamic work environment, and an increased level of career support from employers are seen as characteristics of a modern career. All of these characteristics put emphasis on individual and self-management in…

Spouse relocation counseling is a prime example of the interrelationship between a client's career development and mental health counseling needs. Understanding and responding to trailing spouses in terms of mental health and career development needs is vital to serving this special population. (Author)

As the European Community forms a single market, guidance and counseling can take on transnational roles. Computers have the potential to link people beyond national borders, improving access to education and employment information and facilitating mobility. (SK)