This paper addresses the emerging theme in the literature that graduates often do not demonstrate the relevant skills to employers in job applications, interviews and in the workplace, and that HEIs should harness the potential of extra-curricular opportunities to enhance employability (Tchibozo, 2007; Griffiths et al., 2017). This study reports…

Students in many teacher education programmes experience confusion about portfolios. This study investigated whether using an analogy in the introduction of a portfolio helps teacher education students understand both the purpose of a portfolio and how to compile it. It was also investigated whether these students' understanding correlates with…

Surveys chief executive officers in small companies regarding employment interviews. Discusses their views on appearances of job applicants, beginnings of job interviews, contents of interviews, and closings of interviews. (SR)

Outlines interviewing and job application procedures for journalism majors wishing to teach at the college level. (RB)

Presents guidelines designed to help candidates interested in writing instruction conduct an easier and more effective job search. Gives advice on preparing for the job search, conducting the job search, interviewing, and visiting the campus. (RS)

This bibliography contains 25 annotations of resources in the ERIC database (ranging from 1977 to 1988) concerning communications strategies for both teachers who are preparing students for the interviewing process and students who foresee an interview in the near future. The citations in the first section present teaching techniques and…

Describes some little-discussed elements of the job interview, including what people should say, how they should say it, stage fright, tough questions, and interview order. (RL)

Reports on a field study that examined communication behaviors in job interviews. Recommends a training method for developing the communication skills that job applicants will need. (RL)

Presents results of a survey focusing on recruiters' perceptions of technical writers in terms of what information should be included in cover letters and resumes, as well as the roles of interviewees and interviewers in the employment interview. (SR)

Offers ways to amplify current instruction on the all-important job interview. Discusses resumes, job application letters, oral reports, preparing for the interview, mock interview checklist, doing the interview, sample interview questions, and leaving the interview. (SR)

Directed especially at graduating college seniors, this paper contains information about employment interviews and how to prepare for them. Subjects discussed include the following: preparing for interviews (analyzing strengths and weaknesses, gathering information about the company); points to remember (dress codes, follow up thank-you letters);…

Outlines a unit that prepares students for the job application situation. (RL)

Describes a project at St. Cloud State University (Minnesota) designed to increase the quality of career counseling services while coping with the constraints of diminished staffing and monetary resources. Mock Interview Day is a program that provides each student with an opportunity to have a practice interview with an experienced recruiter from…

Gives advice for those carrying out a job search for a good, tenure-track position in English at a two-year or four-year institution. Discusses finding vacancies, preparing materials, the job letter, taking care of oneself, the interview, and what to do after the interview. (SR)