This job hunter's guide features the "Seek-a-Job Flock," a set of bird characters that humorously help to illustrate job hunting basics. The guide contains five sections: (1) how to find job openings; (2) how to make the interview appointment; (3) how to complete the job application form; (4) how to act during the interview; and (5) how to follow…

This PLACE workbook for clients in employment counseling helps them assess their employability, specifically in the parts of PLACE related to identifying an occupation and fitting the requirements. (A companion Sourcebook is available separately as CE 031 884.) It contains employment-related topics about which the clients are asked questions that…

As part of a series on career and life planning for adults, this four-part booklet discusses job search strategies, resume writing, and job interviews. Part I discourages conventional job-hunting techniques (i.e., visiting employment agencies, researching want ads, going through company personnel offices, and sending resumes and cover letters in…

Designed to train special needs students to search for a job in at least five different ways, this set of activities is the second unit in a nine-unit secondary level career course intended to provide handicapped students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the world of work. The unit begins with a pretest and vocabulary…

This booklet for graduates of special education programs in Montgomery County, Maryland, briefly describes and lists local resources for further education, work opportunities, recreation, and health/safety. The first section provides information on being independent and covers school records, social security cards, armed services registration,…

This PLACE Sourcebook on the World of Work provides clients in employment counseling with information about occupations, the norms of the labor market, and sources that clients can consult to find additional information on the parts of PLACE related to identifying an occupation and fitting the requirements. For each employment-related topic in the…

This PLACE workbook for clients in employment counseling helps them assess their employability, specifically in the part of PLACE related to getting the job. (A companion sourcebook is available separately as CE 031 886.) It contains employment-related topics about which the clients are asked questions that can help them identify employment…

This manual is the employer-focused component workbook of a vocational rehabilitation program. Goals of the RehabMark approach include increased exposure of the rehabilitation agency in the local community, expanded contributions by the agency to community members, and services benefiting numerous clients simultaneously. The first half of the…

This consumer education module is designed to help mentally retarded persons take charge of their lives as consumers. An introductory section contains information on the development of these learning materials. Following the introductory section, four units, each of which is designed to be presented in a five-hour session, are provided. The first…

This PLACE Sourcebook on the World of Work provides clients in employment counseling with information about occupations, the norms of the labor market, and sources that clients can consult to find additional information on the part of PLACE related to getting the job. For each employment-related topic in the corresponding Workbook (CE 031 885)…

This PLACE workbook for clients in employment counseling helps them assess their employability, specifically in the part of PLACE related to doing well on the job. (A companion Sourcebook is available separately as CE 031 888). It contains employment-related topics about which clients are asked questions that can help them identify employment…

As part of a series on career and life planning for adults, this booklet provides a guide to the job market and strategies for choosing a career. Part I suggests the reader list prospective careers and preferred job conditions. Part II helps the reader to categorize careers on the basis of requisite skills, occupational classifications,…

This PLACE Sourcebook on the World of Work provides clients in employment counseling with information about occupations, the norms of the labor market, and sources that clients can consult to find additional information on the part of PLACE related to doing well on the job. For each employment-related topic in the corresponding Workbook (CE 031…

This PLACE Sourcebook on the World of Work provides clients in employment counseling with information about occupations, the norms of the labor market, and sources that clients can consult to find additional information on the part of PLACE related to personal needs. For each employment-related topic in the corresponding Workbook (CE 031 889)…

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,…