Answer to Question 1
Job restructuring, stiff competition and layoffs force individuals to continuously rethink their career strategies and self-management.
Climbing the corporate ladder is no longer a realistic goal for employees, whereas job-hopping is more common. This leads to a need to think outside of the box with respect to developing a personal career strategy.
The workplace is more diverse, demanding for different interpersonal and communication skills.
Company loyalty is no longer as valued by employees or employers, which impacts job security.
Answer to Question 2
1 . In early career, one is projecting self-concept into a work environment.
2 . One seeks an opportunity for self-expression.
3 . One seeks to establish oneself in the workplace.
4 . There is a search for a defined future direction.
5 . Middle career is considered to be the beginning of the maintenance stage.
6 . One is settling in and has developed a greater understanding of self.
7 . One has now developed a means of identification within the total working system.
8 . In late career, one becomes even more concerned about job performance.
9 . Late career usually means changing relationships in the workplace.
10 . The major concerns are age discrimination, health concerns, family matters, and when to retire.
Before the stick is broken, it must first be bent (the transition state).
The transition from college to first job can be a triggering situation for new growth in meaning ...
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