Includes three theme articles about careers in masonry: "Masonry: A Centuries-Old Artistry and Profession" (Shifflette); "Flatwork Finish: Make Your Ideas about a Career Concrete" (Bohan); and "Career Directions: Bricklayer/Mason" (Moore). (JOW)

Describes five behind-the-scenes occupations found in almost every type of charitable nonprofit organization: manager, fundraisers, foundation program officers, communications directors, and executive directors. Lists the training, employment, and earnings characteristics of people-to-people, food-related, advocacy, and trade occupations in the…

Focuses on gaming occupations in casinos, describing their duties, qualifications, training, and earnings. Also provides information about employment and outlook, benefits and drawbacks, and sources of additional information. (JOW)

The University of California Santa Barbara Career Center library was reorganized using Holland's six career themes, each tied to a computer that begins at a web portal for that theme. Bookmarks provide access to relevant links. (SK)

Identifies problems in codifying vocational knowledge, including inappropriate dualisms such as theoretical versus practical and omission of important tacit knowledge. Outlines Polanyi's ideas about tacit knowledge and presents a knowledge taxonomy as a possible strategy for codification and advocates a holistic teaching approach. (Contains 52…

Presents personal and professional competencies for special librarians in the 21st century identified by the Special Libraries Association. Discusses the competencies categorized under general headings: vision, service, networks, professional growth, and political acumen. Provides the URL for a complete listing of the competencies. (PEN)

Discusses what can be learned about superintendent job qualifications from analyzing position descriptions advertised in "Education Week" and association journals. Describes five categories common to most superintendent position descriptions: leadership, management skills, school reform and performance, curricular review, and technology.…

The issue of boundaries between professionals and individuals/families is well documented within the clinical fields of counseling and social work but not thoroughly investigated in special education. Because maintaining quality relationships between families and educators is important, the development of appropriate guidelines requires a thorough…

Recruitment includes all organizational practices and decisions affecting the number and type of individuals willing to apply for and accept vacant positions (Rynes, 1991). Effective recruitment practices have the potential to improve the quality of educational experience for students, reduce the cost of personnel development, and decrease the…

The Careers Project is a study of the preparation all students in public middle and high schools receive to explore career options and the relationship between that preparation and California's state and regional economies. The California Research Bureau (CRB) undertook this research at the request of a bipartisan group of members of the…

A course designed to provide basic knowledge about psychology as a profession is described. Suggested readings for the course are included. (DE)

This study, through personal interviews, collected data on small retailers for three purposes: (1) to provide informative insights into small-scale retailing in New York City, (2) to explore retailers' opinions as to why customers shop at their stroes, and (3) to ascertain the more common problems experienced by retailers. (Author/BP)

The findings of a study indicate that in school guidance or counseling situations, students should be informed of the opportunities in the legal field as to earnings, possibilities for advancement, and the long-term employment possibilities, either as a legal secretary or assistant. (Author)