Discusses the difference between those who have been laid off and those who have been permanantly separated from their jobs. Presents demographic, occupational, and industry profiles of both groups and examines the variability in numbers of workers in each group and their job search and job change behavior. (JOW)

Explores innovations that will make possible expanded roles for reading educators, presents ways reading professionals might enhance their chances of gaining alternative employment, and cites six areas in which employment opportunities are growing. (FL)

Reports findings of a survey of engineers who have recently left the field of engineering education for jobs in industry or government. Salary seems to be a less important factor than is generally assumed. (Author/CS)

Used a questionnaire to investigate job satisfaction and patterns of career development that characterize admissions officers (N=286). Results indicated respondents often entered admissions directly from college. A majority were satisfied with their jobs. At all levels respondents planned to leave admissions within five years. (RC)

Parts three and four of a four-part series on alternative work options for older workers are presented. Union and professional association representatives identify job transfers as the most feasible alternative work option; and recommendations for changes in employers' practices public policies, labor unions, and professional associations are…

A two-year longitudinal study of 108 MBA's from a state university program found that job commitment and job satisfaction were higher after six months and job turnover was lower after two years, when the MBA's perceived the original job choice as both voluntary and irrevocable. (RW)

Mid-career planning workshops help middle aged adults who are contemplating career changes to identify skills, clarify values, and gather information for their prospective job shift. (SK)

Discusses procedures whereby college graduates with teaching skills can identify new career areas; points out the negative factors involved in such pursuits. (MAI)

Presents the Model of Vocational Redevelopment for Midcareer Physically Disabled Persons. The model uses four basic elements (worker needs, worker competencies, job reinforcers, and job demands) and their phenomenological counterparts to elucidate critical aspects of redevelopment, such as worker's self-assessment and job understanding, impact of…

Examines the effects that changes in work structure and conditions, such as diminished job security, have on individuals. Explores the importance and meaning of work from a psychoanalytic perspective, focusing on ways in which predicted changes may create anxiety. Suggests that counselors in the workplace be aware of these issues. (RJM)

Describes a counseling process that assists people who are caught in career changes and acknowledges the effect of changing labor market opportunities on career decisions. Focuses on career development and the process of change, as well as making sense of transitions, normalizing clients' reactions, and planning the next steps. (RJM)

Explores how the four-part model of transition cycles applies to becoming a chief librarian of an academic library. Considers the four stages from various organizational levels, as well as for their psychological and social impact on the new job incumbent, and presents an instrument for assessment of transitional success. (Author/LRW)

Examined changes in job satisfaction among career changers (N=240) and relationship of selected personal/occupational factors with job satisfaction changes. Found dissatisfaction with former occupation was not career change prerequisite. Instead, found new occupation attraction greatest cause. Identified distinctive career change subgroup, Type C,…

Describes the impact of high technology on career changes and provides suggestions to counselors on how to help clients make successful career changes. Concludes thoughtful consideration of employment-trend data by professionals could result in proactive rather than reactive planning for changes resulting from high technology. (Author/ABL)

Describes the process and consequences of switching from a career in college English to the technical writing profession. (MM)