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Career Transitions: A Journey of Survival and Growth
Cara DiMarco, Ph.D., Lane Community College

ISBN-10: 0137769156
ISBN-13: 9780137769155

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1997
Format: Paper; 148 pp
Published: 02/01/1997

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Appropriate for courses in Career Development/Transition and is intended for nontraditional students (career changers and late starters).

This brief, focused text is the perfect tool for a career and life planning course or workshop for adult students preparing for and undergoing career change. The author's unique “On Target” model allows readers to work through a personalized process of self- assessment and career exploration, sorting and matching personal information with career options. This book takes into account the special “survival issues” of many returning students, recognizing that self-efficacy must precede growth and new direction.

  • On Target Model has three concentric rings and eight wedges that organize personal and career information. Pg.___

    • Provides a personalized model that assists students in uncovering, organizing and using personal information in making well-considered career decisions.

  • Two-fork decision-making framework. Pg.___

    • Provides readers with a clear, straight-forward model of decision making that will assist in future career choices.

  • Wedge Work exercises guide students through the completion of the “On Target Model“ by subject matter within each chapter. Pg.___
  • Chapter Summary Questions encourage the reader to further process the ideas and material presented in the chapter. Pg.___
  • Ideas for Action gets readers to record thoughts, leads, ideas, and questions they want to pursue now and in the future. Pg.___



 1. Taking Aim — Focusing on the On Target Model.


 2. Career Transitions — Putting the Process in Perspective.


 3. What Matters Most — Values.


 4. Knowing What You Know — Seeing Your Skills Clearly.


 5. Mirror, Mirror — Personal Characteristic and Identity Issues.


 6. “Go” Power — Discovering and Using Your Resources.


 7. Finding Your Spark — Personal Passion and Life Purpose.


 8. Making Your Mark — Creating Personal Success Definition.


 9. Heads or Tails — Making Smart Decisions.


10. Scoring a Bull's Eye — Finding Your “Very Good Fit.”


Index.

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