Provides administrators with 14 tips on job hunting. (IRT)

There's never been a more challenging time to find a position as an academic librarian, especially for those who have recently completed their library education. Whether job-hunters are jumping into the job pool for the very first time, or back in the water after a dry spell, Neely and her crack team of expert contributors have the information…

Provide job-hunting principals tips on how to write a resume and cover letter, prepare for an interview, and write a follow-up letter. (PKP)

This article focuses on job and career coaching provided by a multinational company, as a means of learning how to become employable. On the basis of a critical discourse analysis informed by Fairclough, we interrogate tips and advice in blog posts written by job and career coaches on the company's website. The aim of the article is to examine the…

Developed by a vocational educator, this handbook describes the role of the student placement coordinator in the vocational-technical school and his responsibilities to students, administration, community, and himself. A typical job application form and tips for the job interview are included, along with sample student questionnaires, followup…

How can school librarians know about other teachers' professional development experiences? School librarians need time to talk with fellow teachers about the wide range of issues and challenges present in schools. A collaborative mission gives precious time to create learning opportunities for students; but does it give enough time for reflective…

Presented is a booklet for teenagers about life planning. It discusses hopes and dreams that adolescents may have and gives tips for reaching goals. A sentence completion exercise is included to help readers set goals. Four important goals for teenagers are presented and discussed: (1) graduating from high school; (2) waiting to have a baby; (3)…

Designed by Kentucky paraprofessional home instructors from their own personal experiences, this handbook is a practical guide to the Paraprofessional Home Instruction Program for new paraprofessionals, their supervisors, and other interested adult educators. An introduction describes home instruction for adults who desire basic educational…

Provides advice about what to do before, during, and after a job interview. Offers tips for preparing, dressing, dealing with nervousness, and following up after the interview. Discusses ways to enlist good references. (JOW)

Written for women by a career counselor, this resource guide provides proven job-search tips and teaches women about their personal job power. Its 80 job bites are divided into 10 chapters: "Choosing a Career & Evaluating a Job"; "Learn To Be an Assertive Woman at the Workplace"; "Portfolios, Resumes, Cover Letters, and Thank You Notes"; "Knowing…

Purpose: School-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are responsible for providing services to about 55% of students with disabilities in the school setting across the nation. A shortage of qualified school-based SLPs continues to persist in the United States. Research has aimed to identify factors that lead to diminished career intentions,…

Describes a program developed as a transitional tool for students at Coastal Carolina Community College. The career services office coordinates a forum for students majoring in business and related fields to: expose them to different occupations; provide information about interviewing; help with resume writing and job-search tips; and allow them…

The importance of being seen as a "nice person" cannot be overrated as this greatly influences job effectiveness and tenure. Tips are provided on how to project this enviable personality trait.

This study attempts to quantify the characteristics of "good" advertising guest speakers and compare the expectations of students in different settings. Sixteen guest speakers who spoke during the same academic year to introductory classes, advanced classes, and student organizations of an advertising program at a midwest university were…

This document is a collection of career profiles providing details on over 100 different careers in the sciences and mathematics. Each profile offers information on work performed, working conditions, hours and earnings, education and training, licenses and certification, personal qualifications, social and psychological factors, location,…