Why don't more students use the career center? Shane J. Lopez argues that the traditional career center has not kept up with students' needs. He suggests that they reimagine themselves as places where students identify and nurture their strengths in order to find fulfilling work and create fulfilling lives.

Board of education members come and go, but the community remains. Wise candidates for a superintendent position, as well as the dedicated board members involved in fulfilling this important duty, understand this and therefore want the public to be part of the superintendent search process. As a search consultant to school boards for 20 years, the…

Discusses ways to evaluate outplacement services that are designed to provide displaced executives with skills assessment, resume development, interview preparation, a place from which to work, and continued training and counseling to ensure a smooth career transition. (JOW)

The author argues that market churning in good and bad times alike assures that most job searches will ultimately be successful. But many of these jobs--and thus the success of the job search--are very temporary. Just how much is gained by improving job search success is subject to question. (CT)

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)

The most important factor in changing jobs is to research the new company thoroughly and have a compelling reason to leave the old one. Once the boss has been informed of the decision to leave, the worker should conduct business as though he or she were staying. (JOW)

Addresses the trend toward career insecurity and career change and the qualities and techniques needed for successful change. Profiles people who have made radical career shifts successfully. (JOW)

Responds to Jacqueline Trace's article in the June, l985 "ABC Bulletin" about teaching the functional skills resume in the business communication class. Argues that employers reviewing applications for entry-level positions tend to favor more customary styles of resumes. (EL)

Looks at the process of switching jobs and changing careers. Discusses when to consider options and make the move as well as the need to be flexible and open minded. Provides a test for determining the chances of promotion and when to move on. (JOW)

Offers experiences of six job seekers to illustrate key job-search concepts. Discusses prior planning, selecting the best search methods, identifying various resources, researching potential employers, making cold calls, networking, and interviewing. Provides advice on using the Internet in the job search. (JOW)

Discusses how independent writers and consultants can learn about potential jobs and can best market themselves and get the business. (SR)

Offers guidelines for creating resumes, job applications, and cover letters. Includes examples of resumes and cover letters, additional resources, and information on preparing scannable resumes. (JOW)

This article examines the role of the vocational counselor in the job-seeking process for learning-disabled adults. It covers assessment of clients' interests and abilities and matching with job opportunities; teaching of job-seeking skills; use of volunteer jobs to assess clients' work habits; job-hunting procedures; and dealing with work…

Statistical data on unemployment emphasize problems experienced by people with disabilities in seeking work. Advocates changes in public policies, institutional practices, rehabilitation practices, and employer benefits to ensure people with disabilities a share in the prosperity anticipated in view of brighter economic prospects. (Author/KS)

Discusses the benefits of using job portfolios as a tool to integrate the curriculum and improve trainees' employment efforts. Describes a method for integrating them into training programs. (JOW)