Outlook: Renter or Owner?
CURRENTS Article Scott Nichols, senior vice president for development and alumni relations at Boston University, stresses the need for advancement professionals to be profession bound rather than institution bound. He argues that those in advancement must embrace change, seek education outside of their field, and hire staff members who bring different perspectives and skills to the team.

Career Path: You, Magnified
CURRENTS Article Annual performance reviews can be daunting, but employees can minimize their fears by knowing what to expect. The best way to prepare for such evaluations, says Smith College's Amy Holich, is to take stock of one’s accomplishments and failures prior to meeting with management and to plan accordingly for the year ahead. This column describes the self-assessment process Holich follows each year as she tracks and evaluates her own professional progress.

Career Path: Assessing the Assessments
CURRENTS Article Will knowing that you are an ENTP, an Idealist, or a Rock Star really affect your job or career search? Jennifer Rodgers, a certified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, examines the usefulness of personality tests in assessing the match between personality type and advancement position. She argues that the tests' greatest value lies in the awareness they generate--"awareness of what makes you happy and productive … and of when the label fits or is best left behind." Tests examined include the MBTI; the Keirsey Temperament Sorter; Right Job, Wrong Job; the Strong Interest Inventory; and the Ultimate Personality Test.

Manager's Portfolio: Give Yourself a Checkup
CURRENTS Article Regular self-assessment can be productive for both managers and employees. Louden lists five effective ways for individuals at any level to evaluate their own work.

In Advance: Is Your Job on the Line?
CURRENTS Article Seven signs for CDOs that it's time for a change.