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

This self-help workbook is written for those who intend to seek a position in school administration. It is designed to help with each step of the job-search process and provides tips on writing a professional letter of intent and resume and advice on how to optimize personal and professional strengths. The information in the workbook was derived…

To impress search committees, administrator candidates should address replies to all committee members, avoid alcohol drinks during lunch, find out committee members' names and their proper pronunciations, drive around the community before the interview, dress conservatively, avoid bad-mouthing their current school system, ask questions, and…

The coordinator of several administrative searches at the State University of New York (Cortland) offers guidance to administrative job seekers. As finalists often have similar educational and professional qualifications, elements of character such as style, personality, charm, and thoughtfulness may make the crucial difference. (DB)

Upward mobility in the field of community college administration is affected by factors such as educational and social preparation, professional experience, the vita or resume, and an individual's preparation for a job opportunity. For most community college presidencies, a doctorate from an accredited, preferably non-experiential, institution is…

This guide is intended for use by college faculty, career and placement counselors, and other student affairs personnel charged with offering career assistance to college-level fine arts students. Specific advice is offered on how to assist fine artists with the organization of their job search efforts. The information in this guide was obtained…

This book provides a blueprint to help both practicing and aspiring administrators conduct a successful job search. Eight chapters present specific strategies for the following: preparing a winning profile; locating and selecting potential positions; writing an effective job application; getting the job interview; negotiating the employment…

Women wishing to promote themselves into the educational leadership positions for which they are qualified should concentrate their energies in three major directions--planning, presentation, and perseverance. This report recommends steps women can take in finding a satisfying administrative position in education. Accompanying comments include…

Steps in the administrative job search, with a focus on marketing oneself, are described in detail in this guidebook. Topics of discussion are as follows: preparatory organization (getting started); defining one's priorities; writing a resume and letter of application; maintaining a placement file; surviving the screening and interview processes;…