Changing demographics and extended life expectancies, along with rapid change in the workplace, are challenging the traditional concept of ‘career for life’. The text includes practical advice and information on how to decide on and plan a new career, on coping with stress and possible rejection and on handling interviews. It is not only suitable for those who a re changing careers or returning to work, but also to personnel managers, human resource professionals, and career counsellors.
Introduction - The Changing Nature of Work Choosing a Career Career Change: Motives and Problems Learning from the Experience of Others Planning a Mid-Career Change Career Change Within an Employing Organisation Conclusion: The Continuing Importance of Career Change.
Dr Susan Cartwright is a Senior Research Fellow and lecturer in Organisational Psychology at the School of Management, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. She is the author of a number of books including Effective Team-working in the Project Management Environment. Teresa Holmes is a lecturer in Education and Organisational Psychology at the City of Liverpool Community College.