This paper describes a project at Columbus State University (Columbus, Georgia) to have students in the School of Education develop an electronic resume. A grant proposal was written which requested laptops for the development of electronic portfolios, and funding was received. Student participants were selected and were provided with Macintosh…

This guide teaches the new tools and the new rules for writing a resume that can be used by both computers and human readers. Chapter 1 gives an overview of the explosive speed at which hiring automation is moving, notes advantages and disadvantages to job seekers, and suggests a simple method for becoming skilled in keyword searching. Chapter 2…

This illustrated, jungle-theme book plans a job search. There are three major sections in the book: (1) plan your safari; (2) where to look for jobs; and (3) making contact. Section one includes information on resumes, references, official papers needed for a job, and 11 ideas to help find job openings. Section two suggests finding jobs in state…

This guide is designed to help a prospective job seeker prepare a resume from scratch. It tells the reader what must be done before starting to write, provides tips on content and format, and suggests important points to keep in mind. It also provides information on constructing a cover letter to accompany the resume. Topics covered in this brief…

Seventy-six deans from state supported regional colleges in Louisiana, Texas, Wisconsin, and Minnesota were selected for a study which showed that academic deans from different disciplines (College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences) perceive and have different expectations of the institution's public relations administrator. The study…

Education majors at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in Ohio are required to complete a credential portfolio prior to their final evaluation conference. At this conference the cooperating teacher, student teacher, and supervisor meet and discuss the completion of student teaching competencies. The portfolio contains evidence of completion of…

Word processing can assist college teachers in writing and revising lecture notes, syllabi, vitas, bibliographies, and manuscripts. Disks can also provide notes for students who cannot avoid missing lectures. Electronic changes in materials provide an efficient and quick way to revise instructional materials, add items to bibliographies, and…

Preparation for employment beyond the academic training colleges provide is an area of essential skills most students need to develop. This study sought to determine student perceptions of the factors that were significant in their preparation for on-campus interviews and of the helpfulness of the Northern Illinois University's Career Planning and…

This workbook is designed to aid women in finding ways to prepare for work, deciding on the right work for them, and getting the job. Questionnaires and forms with instructions are provided in each section to aid the user in a job search. Section I is a preface. Section II concerns preparing for work. Questions elicit information on life and work…

This booklet is intended to help young people entering the job market devise a plan and strategy for finding, getting, and keeping a job. Introductory materials include a letter (from an employer) to a young person looking for a job and the 10 commandments of job hunting. Other contents are a listing of sources for potential employers, a sample…

The Tools of the Trade project was undertaken to offer comprehensive job search assistance to adult basic education students in the form of career awareness workshops. The workshops covered the following topics: completing job applications, writing resumes, filling out skill cards, interviewing for a job, analyzing the job market, following up on…

Describes the problems that those in search of a teaching position at the college level will encounter during the job search and how to combat those problems with tailored, easy-to-read cover letters and resumes and a planned, researched strategy for each interview obtained. (JC)

Describes a study conducted to identify entry-level job competencies common to a range of entry-level jobs in competitive employment settings, and to design and test the feasibility of a Worker Competency Report form as an alternate or in addition to standard job application forms. (CT)

Elements of the interviewing process are explored: preliminary research on the company (what to look for and where to find it); importance of first impressions (being on time, being prepared, dressing correctly, shaking hands, eye contact); open-ended questions; discussing salary; post-interview evaluation; and writing a note to the interviewer.…

This packet documents suggestions for conducting a job search, writing a resume, and interviewing. Suggestions for a job search include the following: knowing one's skills, knowing what one is looking for, and knowing where to look for jobs, including newspaper advertisements, employment centers, employment firms, networking, and blind attempts.…