The sources of work motivation for resident assistants have received little attention in the literature over the last decade. As the role grows more complex and more expectations are added to the RA position, determining what current factors motivate students to apply for the RA position is essential. This study presents quantitative research to…

This guide was designed to provide students with information on choosing a career and finding a job. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of self-understanding in career choice, job change, and the improvement of job performance; explores methods of self-evaluation and self-development; and lists pertinent resources. Chapter 2 focuses on the…

This student job guide is designed to assist students in making decisions by providing information regarding the options available to them. The guide is comprised of three major parts. Part 1 is designed to introduce and train students in the important aspects of job finding. It covers the following topics: evaluate youself, nontraditional jobs,…

This document contains multiple-choice test items and assessment techniques in the form of instructional management plans for Missouri's cooperative industrial-vocational education core curriculum. The test items and techniques are relevant to these 15 occupational duties: (1) career research and planning; (2) computer awareness; (3) employment…

A study examined adults' attitudes and experience related to work and the selection of a career or job. Data were gathered through a telephone survey of a sample of 1,003 adults (659 employed either full- or part-time), 18 years of age and older, conducted in June and July 1999. The following areas were explored: current employment status; the…