CAREERS Conference Paper Abstracts.

This section presents several conference paper abstracts on careers. The research entitled 'Using Intelligent Networks to Advance Careers in a Knowledge Economy,' by Suzanne C. de Janasz, Sherry E. Sullivan and Vicki Whiting, argues that because organizational structures have changed and careers have become boundaryless, individuals must make use of an intelligent network of multiple and diverse mentors in order to succeed in the knowledge economy. 'Structuration Theory in Careers Research,' by Mary Mallon, Joanne Duberley and Laurie Cohen focuses on how Barley's (1989) model of the structuring process in careers was used as a sensitizing device to analyze individuals' sense-making of the transition from managerial work to independent work arrangements. The model is based heavily on Giddens' Structuration theory and, to a lesser extent, on Symbolic Interactionism. 'Corporate Restructuring and Career Advancement: Learning From Job Experiences in Hong Kong,' by Alicia S. M. Leung, examines the factors that contribute to career advancement in a sample of 44 Hong Kong managers working in three local companies that had undergone restructuring. The findings indicate that they were acutely aware of shifts in the nature of their career paths but generally were reactive to changes rather than proactive.