This issue is devoted to employment projections covering 1990-2005. Sections include (1) an overview showing the relationship of the growth of the labor force, employment, and economy as measured by the gross national product; (2) the changing demography of the labor force; (3) links between industries and the occupations they contain; and (4)…

Describes a Missouri school district's recruiting, training, and retention strategies for school bus drivers. Includes an employer reference checklist and an applicant review form. (MLF)

Illustrates a technique designed to help adolescents and young adults become aware of the relationships between certain classic determinants (e.g., prestige, salary, career prospects) and their vocational preference system, the strong and weak points in their information systems, and the internal structure of their occupational representation.…

A Connecticut school district initiated a bus monitor program on the elementary bus runs. Monitors are paid $8.50 per run, are subject to the same medical examinations as are drivers, and are given preemployment drug tests. Children show respect toward the monitors. The district has concluded that monitors do help in making bus stops safer for all…

The Educational Research Service's "National Survey of Salaries and Wages" reports the annual salaries and fringe benefits of chief business officials in the categories of "Assistant Superintendent" or "Director of Finance and Business." Data from approximately 1,000 reporting school systems are analyzed and…

Discussion of the role of systems librarians (i.e., librarians responsible for library computer systems) reports the results of a survey of academic libraries that examined the duties and responsibilities performed by systems librarians and the knowledge level and skill level required by new systems librarians. (four references) (LRW)

System of Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI) Plus is a revision of SIGI based on the needs of adults. Two revised features are Self-Assessment (rating work values and interests in terms of what adults like and are competent in) and Coping (identifying the practical problems and barriers facing adults in education, training, and…

A seventh grade student in Nebraska asked for information about becoming a teacher in middle schools. The letter was forwarded to present and former members of the National Association of Secondary School Principals' Council on Middle Level Education. Ten responses provide a broad look at the complex question, "What makes a successful teacher at…

Teachers play an important role in making all students aware of career options and gender-based barriers to career development. They should be committed to an educational environment that fosters equal opportunity for both sexes to prepare for work. (JOW)

The role of the college or university attorney is vital to the integrity and management of the institution. The attorney is expert in a unique field of decisional, statutory, and regulatory law that recognizes the nature of the university's governance structure and its special mission in society. (30 footnotes) (MLF)

In an interview with William Bridges, the author of "JobShift" discusses the changing world of jobs. He indicates that for many industries, job descriptions are irrelevant and suggests that people need to learn their own strengths and resources to increase their opportunities. (JOW)

Two types of market-referent information--number of applications filed and amount of information about wages--were significantly related to turnover for a sample of 152 entry-level, part-time workers. Differences between beginning wage and wage expected were also related to turnover. Referent choice theory proved useful for studying job search…

Contains reviews of 41 books on career management, job search strategies, entrepreneurship, the Internet job search, self-improvement; specific careers, women and careers, and career development e-business. Eight guides and workbooks are also reviewed. (JOW)

Describes a study in which 97 high school seniors from urban and suburban settings commented on 100 occupations and their perceived prestige. Supports the idea that counselors should consider integrating prestige and social status information with traditional occupational data. Discusses occupational statuses and prestige values in regard to…

Presents professional information for librarians, including lists of scholarship and award winners, help in finding employment, and a review of the placements and salaries won by recent information science graduates. Includes: "Guide to Employment Sources in the Library and Information Professions"; "Placements and Salaries 1997: Breaking the #30K…