Higher education recruitment has evolved over the years to utilize new technologies. The Internet has had the greatest impact on higher education recruitment and paved the way for many new ways of connecting recruiters with job seekers. The further development of Web 2.0 tools and social media has changed the landscape of recruiting and job…

Discusses using an inventory of personal data to construct a unique resume, and offers guidelines for writing, printing, and using it. (JD)

Guidelines are given to the job-seeking music teacher on interpreting job advertisements and on the content, structure, and appearance of a good resume. A sample resume is provided. (SJL)

This article suggests some approaches that the emerging scholar can use in efforts aimed at building a record of scholarly publication. Some of the suggestions include: (1) determining areas of strength; (2) deciding on the project; (3) choosing the appropriate journals; (4) preparing the manuscript; (5) waiting for the results; and (6) accepting…

Offers advice to those trying to secure their first administrative positions or to those wishing to relocate. Discusses the resume, the cover letter, the interview, and how to generate leads. (Author/WD)

Examines the job applications of leading companies and reports on questions that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission might find unacceptable. Outlines possible remedies. (IRT)

Based on his experience as an interviewer, the author presents advice to job-seeking teachers on resumes, applications, interviews, and job offers. (SJL)

A former principal and superintendent identifies behaviors and issues that have influenced his perceptions of administrator candidates. Job-hunters are advised to look professional; know their audience and communicate properly; be informed about the school's demographics, achievement trends, successes, and challenges; follow directions; leave…

Presents the various aspects and "how to's" of job search strategies. Includes resources for job information, traditional sources of job leads, and several innovative approaches to the job search, such as networking, the information interviews, and marketing one's way to employment. (CT)

Describes the development of an audiovisual portfolio, consisting of a student teaching notebook, slide narrative presentation, audiotapes, and a videotape-- valuable for prospective teachers in job interviews. (CMV)

This article gives advice to recent graduates in education on how to find temporary assignments and how to conduct themselves as substitute teachers in order to land a permanent teaching job. (SJL)

Provides guidelines for job interview preparation. Discusses effective interview communications with emphasis on potential employer questions and applicant's answers, nonverbal behavior, and questions to employer. Suggests followup measures. Lists fifty typical employer questions and fourteen negative factors leading to rejection. (CSS)

Successful placement of vocational graduates depends on the actions and motivation of the graduate. Vocational educators must teach students how to (1) broaden their employment potential; (2) locate potential places of employment; (3) secure a job; and (4) keep a job and advance in it. (LRA)

Designed for a systematic approach to the career development of a student, this article discusses eight steps which can be used to increase the confidence and ability of students in conducting a systematic job search. (LRA)

Describes a study that analyzed advertisements and the pools of applicants for supervisory positions in academic libraries in 1990 to determine the extent to which affirmative action and equal employment opportunity guidelines have affected recruitment and promotion of women and ethnic minorities. Opportunities for internal promotion are also…