...Kimberly W. O'Connor; Kimberly S. McDonald; Brandon T. McDaniel; Gordon B. Schmidt Purpose The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine individual perceptions about the impact that social media use has on career satisfaction and perceived career benefits. We examined whether informal online...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Many women's career choices are shaped by culture to some extent. Alternative models are emerging where leadership success is not based solely on conventional indicators like status and economic gain. Women in Oman hold subjective views of success...

...Brian Beal Purpose Considering that Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs have been the focus of many evaluations and much criticism in recent years, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the objective and subjective effects on careers experienced by part-time MBA students...

... of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. This review is based on “The role of learning agility and career variety in the identification and development of high potential employees” by Nicky Dries, Tim Vantilborgh...

... in context. Findings On the whole, interest shown in career roles increased in most areas across the represented age groups and from participants of both genders. This may be an indication of the success of those engaged in delivery of individual sessions in presenting an enthusiastic and motivating...

...M. Clarke Purpose – Explores individual approaches to career and employability through the career stories of a group of mid-level to senior managers in career transition. Career patterns are identified and then compared with traditional,boundaryless and protean models of career. The study aims...

...M. Lazarova © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 --> Career development Careers Knowledge management Organizational performance Article Type: Abstracts From: Development and Learning in Organizations, Volume 23, Issue 4 Lazarova M., Taylor S .  Journal...

... kinds of provision discussed Findings The conclusion is that the whole concept of MBA needs to be rethought bearing in mind the wide variety of careers and ages of students. Originality/value The conclusion is that there should be more specialist masters degrees for mature professionals...

...K.M. Poulsen © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 --> Careers Mentoring Mentors Implementing successful mentoring programs: career definition vs mentoring approach Poulsen K.M.  Industrial and Commercial Training, 2006, Vol. 38 No. 5, Start page: 251...

... a couple of years in the USA might enhance her career prospects on her return to the UK. For them “jobs for life” is certainly an anachronism. Not for them the concept of getting the best‐paid job you can when you leave full‐time education, and sticking with it through good times and bad until...

.... Advisers were either to be tied to one provider or alternatively they could remain independent and place business with any insurer. At the time two striking facts were recognized: © Company 2003 Training Careers Financial services The UK is often seen as a mature market...