A Passion for Work: Our Lifelong Affair.
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| Title: | A Passion for Work: Our Lifelong Affair. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Stevens, Paul, Centre for Worklife Counselling, Sydney (Australia). |
| Availability: | Centre for Worklife Counseling, P.O. Box 407, Spit Junction, New South Wales 2088, Australia ($18.50 Australian). |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 139 |
| Publication Date: | 1993 |
| Document Type: | Book Guides - General Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: | Adult Education, Career Change, Career Development, Career Guidance, Career Planning, Change Strategies, Foreign Countries, Individual Development, Post High School Guidance, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Vocational Maturity |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia; New South Wales |
| ISBN: | 978-1-875134-20-5 |
| Abstract: | This book explores the career transition journey that a typical person undertakes when resolving difficulties with his or her worklife. It is written from the viewpoint of a counselor who has counseled more than 1,700 persons individually and more than 2,000 people in workshops, incorporating their experiences. The book is organized in three parts. Part 1 explores worklife events and career hazards, including the following: a day of work, the meaning of work, career journeys, expected and unexpected events, dual-career couples, career burnout, job content, career renewal, and the career transition experience. Part 2 examines the process of managing worklife transitions. The following topics are covered: personal responsibility, risk taking, data gathering, stimulus questions, self-help and help from others, the obstacles of time, and the inner self. Part 3 provides information to overcome career transition pitfalls, including ideas on managing emotions and self-development, research interviews, reality testing, career transition loneliness, and underestimating job-seeking complexity. A list of nine publications containing stimulus questionnaires is included. (KC) |
| Journal Code: | RIEOCT1994 |
| Entry Date: | 1994 |
| Accession Number: | ED369987 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This book explores the career transition journey that a typical person undertakes when resolving difficulties with his or her worklife. It is written from the viewpoint of a counselor who has counseled more than 1,700 persons individually and more than 2,000 people in workshops, incorporating their experiences. The book is organized in three parts. Part 1 explores worklife events and career hazards, including the following: a day of work, the meaning of work, career journeys, expected and unexpected events, dual-career couples, career burnout, job content, career renewal, and the career transition experience. Part 2 examines the process of managing worklife transitions. The following topics are covered: personal responsibility, risk taking, data gathering, stimulus questions, self-help and help from others, the obstacles of time, and the inner self. Part 3 provides information to overcome career transition pitfalls, including ideas on managing emotions and self-development, research interviews, reality testing, career transition loneliness, and underestimating job-seeking complexity. A list of nine publications containing stimulus questionnaires is included. (KC) |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-875134-20-5 |
