Abstract This paper examines a specific theoretical approach to the study of careerdevelopment. Specifically, the author expounds upon the work done by Eli Ginzberg in the late 1940s. In his theory, Ginzberg proposes that adolescents develop through a tentative stage of careerdevelopment. This paper describes the nature of the tentative stage, its usefulness as a theory, and its application in the real world.
From the Paper "The study of human development is complex and demanding discipline. It requires researchers to develop theoretical frameworks that are capable of accounting for a myriad of environmental, social, cultural, economic, and even genetic factors. This is no easy task. Therefore, the creation of a theoretical approach to development, in any specific regard, is important if that theory can stand up to critical scrutiny. This importance is evident when we consider the study of how career choices are made by growing individuals through the eyes of a developmental psychologist. The purpose of this study is to examine one specific element of Eli Ginzberg's theory on career choice. He and his research associates developed this theory and published their findings in 1949 (Frey, 2005). Ginzberg approached the question of how individuals choose careers for themselves by isolating the developmental process that leads up to the actual decision."
Abstract This is a paper about careerdevelopment and disability. The paper discusses career problems encountered by adults with sensory or physical disabilities and explains the various difficulties that must be overcome. The paper also looks into the impact that the expectations of others have on individuals with disabilities.
From the Paper In their article, "Life-span Perspectives on Disability and Work: A Qualitative Study", Liza M. Conyers, Lynn C. Koch and Edna Mora Szymanski offered an insightful perspective of the career problems encountered by adults with sensory or physical disabilities. For them the transition from college to the working world often entails the need to reach higher expectations with decreased assistance in a wide variety of areas. Their struggles to carve a niche in the working world by overcoming various obstacles associated with their disability, ethnicity and gender can often lead..."
Abstract This paper discusses the importance of a careerdevelopment plan in organizations and what benefits could be derived for various functions within the human resources department and the organization as a whole.
From the Paper "What is career development? Many college students have experience with the counseling department, and the career development questionnaires that assess their strengths, weaknesses, and interests then analyze the best careers for their personalities and talents. Career development in the workplace uses similar tools to assess employee strengths and talents, but it also encourages the employee to strive for more, work to their best advantage, and continually grow and change with the company as it grows and changes. Career development is a growing force in the competency of America's workforce, and it is a useful and beneficial tool for just about any Human Resources department. Career development does not encourage the staff to look elsewhere for job satisfaction; it encourages the staff to develop their own potential, while also developing their talents where they are most beneficial to the company. The company wins, the employees win, and the HR department can concentrate on other issues, rather than employee retention and turnover."
Abstract This paper looks at the role of the high school careerdeveloper and explains that the main function of this role is to create a connection between a student's education and her employment future. Counselors need to make the student's academic career appealing and applicable to prepare them mentally for their life prospects. The paper specifically describes the processes that the high school careerdeveloper should follow in order to allow students to focus on a specific career path and acquire the vital skills required for their chosen occupation. The paper concludes that mentors, educators, counselors, and parents are all vital to the process of helping young people begin their career paths and that this process is not one that should begin at the exiting phase of high school, but should be integrated into every level of the child's academic career. The guidance should begin at the first bell, of each day the child attends school and continue throughout her academic career.
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Abstract
Academic Real World Connections
Learning Standards
Moving Foreword in the Firm
IEP Process
Women Career Success
Conclusion
From the Paper "Some of the strategies aiding those with disabilities in gaining self-advocacy skills are improving their listening skills, asking questions or for help when needed, being assertive and developing decision-making skills. Role-playing helps the students practice real world situations, such as scheduling events and activities, moving out of the home, requesting accommodations, meeting with a rehabilitation counselor or social service caseworker, as well as medical providers and finally conducting mock interviews."
Abstract This paper explains that a major problem in the use of diagnostic systems centered around over or under representation of disabilities in the developmentcareer identification tools. The author points out that one of the most important factors, especially for those just starting out in a career, is finding a mentor and becoming involved in a mentoring relationship in the workplace. The paper stresses that the disabled individual in careerdevelopment must learn to deal with conflict in the workplace by individuals who may not be understanding of the disability.
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Introduction
CareerDevelopment Relevant theory
Outcomes
Conclusion
From the Paper "Career development is a way of reaching many people with disabilities. This is also visible in the educational setting. Many individuals who receive special education are labeled as learning-disabled for future career development, while others with behavioral disorders, which are perhaps more complicated in terms of diagnosis, are seen to be under-identified in comparison. Particularly in cases in which the person is not overtly aggressive, and their behavior is normative, diagnostic tactics may allow this sort of individual, who may be suffering from depression or social isolation, to be less prone to career development because they are too concentrated on detecting learning disorders and identifying socially aggressive rather than regressive behaviors."
Tags: diagnostic, representation, mentor, conflict, theory
Abstract This paper discusses the careerdevelopment theory by D. Super, a professional career psychologist. The paper explores the application of this theory to the mentally disabled population. The paper contends that careerdevelopment for the mentally disabled should incorporate life-long learning, understanding of self, and specific interventions that work to motivate mentally challenged workers and help them acquire skills and adapt to challenges in their work environment.
From the Paper "Super, a professional career psychologist developed a theory of career patterns particularly emphasizing attention to students still in school. His theory of vocational development or career development emphasized life long learning, change and growth. Super is well noted for bringing to forefront of counseling the notion that people continually learn and adapt over the course of a lifetime, thus he suggested that a career development program should be developed to accommodate an individual during the various stage of learning that occur during one's life span."
Abstract The paper explains the process of careerdevelopment and why the challenges are often greater for women. The paper explores women in the workplace today and the concern that they experience a glass ceiling that prevents them from rising to the higher levels of the corporate world. The paper concludes that for women to move even higher and increase their numbers in the boardroom, they must give more attention to careerdevelopment and overcome some of the stereotypes still promulgated by society.
From the Paper "Career development is a process that can begin as early as grade school and that becomes a formal process in high school and into college. The process involves an analysis of capabilities and preferences and matching these to a career path that may then help the young person decide on courses of study and other actions geared to achieving the goals set. The process continues into the individual's work life, with companies making decisions about employees, suggesting career moves, and providing added training and instruction as needed to help employees in the development of a career. The challenges are often greater for women in career development because they may be acting as pioneers in areas previously closed to women, or at least with limited experience with women, and so they have to help form their career path to a greater degree than men who can emulate those who have gone before."
Abstract The paper examines a number of careerdevelopment theories as they apply to the cases of Pat and Marla, two young people who are at a point in their lives when decisions about career directions are of paramount importance. The paper suggests that all of these theories are valid in their own ways, but Holland and Krumboltz provide especially insightful ideas and intellectual paradigms.
From the Paper "The following paper will briefly consider Pat and Marla, two young people coming of age and coming to terms with who they are and what they are. Over the next few pages, a closer examination of some general developmental theories - developmental theories which might explain the thinking and behavior of Pat and Marla - will be advanced. In the end, what this paper should underscore is the complexity of human beings and the battery of theories which have been developed to explain them. Under general trait theory, which basically holds that some people are born leaders while others are not, it is clear that Pat is a leader. He takes the initiative; he seeks out responsibility; he wants to help people. There is no evidence - yet - that Pat is a "Grand Person", but there is little reason to doubt that he can become one."
Abstract This paper proposes a plan for promoting effective employee development and retention, touching on training, human capital management, a careerdevelopment planning model, and an employee relations program.
From the Paper Employee Development and RetentionAbstract Employee development and retention are critical to an organization'sability to meet its goals and challenges and retain profitability Thispaper discusses the factors that affect employee development and retentio
Tags: employee development, retention, training, human capital, careerdevelopment planning model, employee relations program
A look at the challenges, issues and demands of career managment and development in the new world of work for both individuals and organisations in the South African context.
3,705 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 11 sources, 2001, $ 102.95
Abstract This essay identifies and explains the issues, challenges and demands of career management and development in the new world of work, for both individuals and organizations. It then recommends some practical ways to address the most important of these. In doing this, it first defines what is meant by career management and careerdevelopment. It then places the essay in the context of the new world of work. This is done through a short explanation of the impact of e-commerce and globalization. It then looks at how this has impacted on the world of work in general, before looking at how it has effected career management and development for individuals and organizations.
From the Paper "E-commerce has radically changed organizational structure, co-ordination systems and task specification, and thus the world of work. Job designs have become increasingly flexible, and a whole range of new issues are being raised. In fact, Furnham (2000) believes that, due to e-commerce, the world of work has changed. He looks at what he calls "alternative work arrangements". These include part-time employment (defined as varied work, taking up less than 30 hours per week), contingent employment (defined as when an individual is working for an organization, but is not considered a regular employee), flextime (defined as when employees vary their starting and quitting times, but are required to work a standard number of hours within a specific time period), compressed work weeks (defined as re-allocating the work time by condensing the total hours in the traditional five-day week into fewer days), and teleworking (defined as working at a location away from the traditional place of work, and involving the use of telecommunications and the electronic processing of information) ( Furnham, 2000)."
Tags: african, career, context, development, managment, new, south, work, world
Abstract In this article, the writer looks at career choices and achievements as they relate to gender. The writer discusses that women's careerdevelopment presents issues absent from the same kinds of strictly career choices made by most men. The writer maintains that a woman's choices are often determined by powerful social and cultural forces that shape her decisions in accordance with frequently false assumptions in regard to women's needs, abilities and aspirations. The writer concludes that a woman's career path is more often interrupted - and ultimately destroyed - as she sacrifices for the benefit of her husband or partner's career. The writer also notes that the prejudices that operate against almost all women are far worse for members of many minority groups.
From the Paper "Yet it is not only the women at the top end of the career spectrum who are faced with these pressures to conform to traditional stereotypes. Those pursuing career paths that require less education and training are just as much the victims of societal attitudes that may cause them to accept less-than-fulfilling positions, at lesser rates of pay, and with fewer chances for advancement. Married women, or women with living with men, regularly find their own career choices limited by those of the men with whom they live. These limitations are not directly the result of any discriminatory practices, or indicative of a pattern of giving preferential treatment to the husband, rather they are the result of the fact that the man still tends to be the higher earner in the household. It is for this reason that a couple, or a couple with children, will more easily decide to relocate for the sake of the man's career, rather than for the sake of the woman's. Necessarily this choice makes the woman's career secondary. Her achievement is placed on hold not merely by this one interruption, but potentially, by a pattern of interruptions that ultimately results in a vastly reduced opportunity for advancement and success. In these instances, a woman is continually starting over while making sacrifices so her husband or partner can advance."
Abstract The paper identifies the key issues related to welfare reform and discusses the influence of career and professional development on those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The paper explains that there are many conflicts amongst this government-sponsored system. The paper also points out that there is the desire of individuals to escape these circumstances, which creates many challenges for growth and advancement in society.
From the Paper "One of the primary tasks of individuals in modern society is to provide support for those in need and for those that possess intelligence and a strong desire to advance their own careers. It is anticipated that in the process of career development, many individuals from disadvantaged environments will not be able to experience the benefits of career support programs that are offered by many organizations. Therefore, these individuals will become increasingly dependent upon low-paying jobs and even the welfare system as a means of survival. Many programs are offered by a number of organizations that provide assistance to individuals in order to avoid these circumstances altogether. The following discussion will identify the primary objectives and considerations regarding a proposed organizational perspective and its relationship to a general sociological perspective."
Abstract The paper explores aspects of career counseling and answers several questions on major issues in this field. This includes: How does fear of femininity impact men's careerdevelopment? Compare characteristics of African American and Asian men and identify related career counseling implications. How does the socio-economic status of parents impact the expectations parents have for their children?
From the Paper "Researchers examining issues concerning career development have noted the fact that many men exhibit a fear of femininity which affects their career path. This idea has been inculcated in men by means of the normal gender-role socialization process and some have suggested that this has created a masculine/feminine polarity. Zunker (1994) lists characteristics associated with each gender, based on the socialization process. Masculinity is therefore associated with the following: power and the exercise of power, strength and toughness, logical and analytical thought and ambition and achievement. These are all characteristics that are associated with success, with forging ahead, with taking charge, with achieving something in life."
Abstract The paper provides summaries of three articles about development of teachers, noting different aspects of the issue, different approaches taken, research conducted and surveys of teachers for their views. The paper presents the three articles; "Professional development for the teacher, of the teacher and by the teacher," "Teacher-to-teacher professional development through state-sponsored networks" and "The cooperating teacher role and careerdevelopment."
From the Paper "The authors discuss current ways of achieving teacher development, beginning with a meeting at the beginning of each school year, though the writers also find that most professional development ignores the teachers and operates at a different level. Restructuring and reform have been the watchwords since 1983, but the authors find that the program has not worked. They recommend instead an approach called SITTI - School Innovation Through Teacher Interaction - that was developed by Pierce and Hunsaker in 1995. This is a cyclical model beginning with a common vision, identifying the needs of the faculty, establishing "experts" among the faculty who will act on the needs, and providing a support through peer coaching."
Abstract This paper examines the benefits of registered nurses (RNs) enrolling in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs. These "RN to BSN" programs improve the skills and experience of an RN in many ways. As a result, RN to BSN degree holders qualify for some of the best jobs in the rapidly expanding nursing field. This paper discusses 10 key areas of improvement resulting from an RN to BSN program. The paper concludes that many nurses find that their future choices are expanded by additional education in nursing.
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Nursing Care and Management of the Client
Effective Communication, Collaboration and Negotiation
Professional Values and Behaviors
Teaching/Learning
Research
Leadership
CareerDevelopment Management
From the Paper "Nurses enrolled in RN to BSN programs have a major opportunity to improve their business and management skills. In addition to the medical training they received during their original nursing program, BSN enrollees develop their critical thinking, leadership, and supervisory skills.
The average income for registered nurses holding only an associate's degree was $51,100 in 2004 (Mattera, 2005). Those with bachelor's nursing degrees earned an average of $56,900. But it doesn't stop there. The average income increase percentage was higher between 2001 and 2004 for BSN prepared nurses by 2.5%. So not only do BSN prepared nurses get paid more, their income level is increasing faster than AD prepared nurses."
Tags: professionalism, career, development, nursing, medicine
