One method for determining requirements of job applicants is to survey, by function, various segments of the company. A three-part questionnaire was designed to identify the preferences of hiring supervisors, the personal attitudes of management, and feelings related to recruiting women/minorities and obsolete employees. (Author/KMF)

Discusses feedback by employers on the selection criteria used in the decision to interview students, and factors leading to further consideration for employment. Results indicated that poorly formulated career goals contributed to denying an interview. Confidence, assertiveness, communication skills, motivation and enthusiasm were qualities…

Older students (N=38) responded to a questionnaire examining whether students changed careers as a result of their coursework, students' methods of obtaining new jobs, success of students in their new positions, and effects of age differences. Findings indicated that the on-campus interview is appropriate for nontraditional students. (RC)

Surveyed interviewers and studied the recruitment process to determine how decisions are made and how valid the interview process is. Found considerable diversity among interviewers, and that interviewers' effectiveness was associated with the applicants' communication skills. Recruiters attempted to assess the total person. (JAC)

Results from a survey of representatives from 195 business firms reveal attitudes toward predictors of success, the initial interview, qualified recruiters, academic achievement, and other aspects of the placement recruitment process. (Author)

Midwest College Placement Association evaluations of business recruiters' attitudes indicate that facilities, students' preparation, and availability of faculty still remain the areas of most recruiter dissatisfaction. (Author)

Specifically describes steps a job candidate can follow in resume preparation and in job interviewing. (CJ)

The article describes an experimental approach to the use of video tape, making it a prescreening tool for employers who don't visit the campus. (Author)

This is a report on the development of Eastern College Personnel Officers' pilot program to place" placement directors with employers to encourage a continuing dialogue between the campus and employment communities. (Author)

This article presents a review of helpful hints and ideas that will be of value to students and alumni seeking career positions, using the well written resume to open employers' doors for the important job interviews. (Author)

College educational exposure does not prepare the graduate for the human relations demands of teamwork in industry, and may not prepare the graduate for the relationship with his supervisor. Five major dimensions of difference for the student between his interaction with his professors and his new relationships with his supervisor are: degree of…

Most research on choosing jobs has not acknowledged the influence of organizational recruiting practices on applicants' perceptions of job desirability. Some studies address this issue by examining recruiters' roles, knowledge and personal characteristics, recruitment interviews, and follow-up with applicants. More research is needed on how to…

Provides step-by-step look at the interview process from the perspective of the interviewer and the interviewee. Interviewers need a thorough understanding of the organization and its objectives. Interviewees can learn about themselves, as well as potential jobs, if they are careful to present themselves in the best manner. (JAC)

This recent survey in Los Angeles reveals the qualifications that employers are now seeking in job candidates. Although employers concurred with the adage, "There's no substitute for experience," a general impression of intelligence and ability---well-written resume, GPA, attitude, personality, ambition---was judged important in evaluating…