ACCESS: Networking in the Public Interest provides people and job placement offices nationwide with job listings and pertinent information on public-interest organizations. Students at subscribing institutions will be able to punch their employment interest into the computer and get back a listing of appropriate job openings. (MLW)

Discusses some of the qualifications that recruits in computer and electronics firms look for in graduates who are applying for positions. Addresses the recruiters' interests in the applicants' grades, previous work experiences, interview dress, interview behavior, and resumes. (TW)

Provides tips to engineering students about developing a resume and interviewing for a job. Makes suggestions about how to word the resume and discusses common questions asked by interviewers. Proposes a set of questions that the student might ask the interviewer about the position. A sample resume is included. (TW)

In response to input from the employment and training community, the Department of Labor's Assessment and Research Development Program (ARDP) and its state partners have developed two self-assessment work value instruments to be incorporated into career exploration and counseling programs. Computerized multiple rank-order and paper-and-pencil…

The Internet is changing the way people look for jobs, but these questions still remain: How effective is online job searching? and Are traditional methods now a waste of time? Surveys indicate only 5.5 percent of 99 million American households had done any online job hunting; a majority of 4,000 executives had job openings posted on their…

A "Gateway to Success" Mock Job Fair Program was conducted at Federal Correction Institute, Terminal Island. Prior to participation, inmates and employers were administered a pre-program needs assessment questionnaire to determine expectations. Results of the program evaluations (completed by inmates and employers) documented a need for…

This guide contains 80 short items that provide information and insight to persons conducting a job search, as well as practical tips for keeping a job. The 80 items are organized into seven chapters that cover the following topics: (1) jobs and careers; (2) job skills; (3) job seekers; (4) paper power; (5) presentation package, "You"; (6) tool…

Examines postprogram experiences of minority youth in the National Urban League Youth Career Development Project. Results confirmed the difficulties minority female teenagers have obtaining jobs. Found parents' employment status had little effect, and unemployed youth tended to rely on informal job search techniques. (Author/JAC)

Good oral and written communication and self-presentation skills will help high school graduates succeed in a competitive world labor market. For the international school graduate, competency in more than one language will be a bonus. Students applying for university admission or employment should project honest enthusiasm, practice interview…

This article suggests ways of writing a truly effective cover letter, an extremely important document in the search for a job. First, features gleaned from 13 model letters in technical writing textbooks yield figures on the number of words, sentences, and paragraphs per letter, plus the average number of words per sentence and paragraph,…

This cross-cultural study examined the generic structure of English and Arabic job application letters written by native Arabic speakers and English native speakers to find out the discourse genre text similarities and differences between them. A corpus of 60 job application letters written by 60 job applicants was subjected to the form of move…

This workbook offers advice and exercises for anyone planning a job search in the field of education. By completing the exercises prior to planning a job search, it is possible to learn to examine oneself for strengths, weaknesses, past experiences, and goals; investigate school districts to see how they compare with one's own attributes and…

This handbook offers step-by-step advice to teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) for job searchers entering the job market and finding and accepting a job in the field. The goal is to find a job that matches the searcher's interests, skills, goals, and preparation with those of the employer. Topics…

This paper outlines a process for hiring the best candidate for a faculty or staff position, particularly structuring the process and conducting resume reviews and interviews. The entire paper proceeds from the assumption that no management function is more critical than the hiring of faculty and staff. The first section provides suggestions for…

This book was created to assist youth-camp directors define their camp jobs to improve employee performance assessment, training, and hiring. The book, aimed at clarifying issues in fair-hiring practices required by the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), includes the descriptions of 31 jobs. Each description includes the job's minimum…