Looking for a job can be a challenging experience. It helps to have a positive attitude and to be well prepared for every aspect of the job search. This tipsheet uses information from the NTID (National Technical Institute for the Deaf) Center on Employment (NCE) at Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf and…

This booklet is a job interview preparation guide. Suggestions focus on knowing the prospective employer and knowing one's self. Thirty-one resources containing employer identification information for job seekers are described and noted. The step-by-step method of mounting a referral campaign with its advantages and disadvantages is described.…

Discusses the task of job seekers: selecting a job, an employer, and selling themselves to the employer as the best person for the job. Principals derived from salesmanship can be applied to this job search method including the art of persuasion and the selling process. (RC)

Guidelines are given to the jobseeker on preparation for and proper conduct during a job interview. Suggestions are made for helping students to get ready for the interview experience. (SJL)

Describes preliminary job hunting steps, the preparation of a resume, the preparation for an interview, the interview itself, and follow-up for prospective librarians entering the job market. A 19-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

Discusses strategies for overcoming objections (such as disability, criminal conviction, etc.) in an employment interview. Discusses the nature of employment interviews, when to raise an objection, and strategies such as self-confidence, accepting limitations, focusing on ability, taking responsibility for the past while focusing on the future,…

When one sets out to get a job for the first time or to change to a different job, knowing how to do it the right way is a vital concern. It is a concern that can easily spell the difference between success and failure. Individuals need to know what they are aiming for so they can set their sights accordingly and concentrate only on their…

Providing helpful hints for the job seeker, this booklet is designed to increase the reader's chances for getting a good job. The contents are divided into four sections. Section one presents the following forms to help the job seeker identify possible choices: personal checklist, skills learned in everyday life, and list of possible jobs. The…

This booklet contains a self-appraisal inventory and some tips on job hunting which are intended to assist women who have not worked for a while, have never held a job before, or want to change careers. The self-appraisal inventory is designed to help the user pinpoint educational and vocational experiences, skills, and special abilities that will…

This guide was designed for use by high school seniors in the state of Kansas who are planning their futures. It consists of a set of forms and worksheets for students to complete and various resource pages. A section on choices and decisions focuses on career sources, graduation requirements, and the General Education Development program. A…

This guide is designed to help a prospective job seeker prepare a resume from scratch. It tells the reader what must be done before starting to write, provides tips on content and format, and suggests important points to keep in mind. It also provides information on constructing a cover letter to accompany the resume. Topics covered in this brief…

Written for college students who wish to optimize their chances of presenting themselves in a favorable way to potential employers, information about the job interviewing process contained in the manual is divided into three sections: (1) Pre-interview preparation, (2) the process of interviewing, and (3) post-interview assessment. The manual's…

Written from the vantage point of a library personnel director, this paper presents recent graduates of M.L.S. programs with practical guidance for finding first jobs. It covers four basic areas: (1) the ways one may look for a job, (2) what one should expect from an employer in the employment processes and on the job, (3) what an employer expects…

This booklet is a guide for job applicants. It offers suggestions on (1) how to perform a self-appraisal and where to find out about job qualifications, (2) how to prepare a resume, (3) how to write a letter of application, (4) where to go for information on job opportunities, and (5) how to present employment qualifications in the job interview.…

This book contains information about the resources available to merge new technology and the search for employment. It offers suggestions from human resource specialists, software authors, and database experts. Chapter 1 is an overview of how the computer has become indispensable in a job search. Chapter 2 focuses on external, third-party resume…