Many job postings in postsecondary and PK--12 dance education will ask applicants for a statement of teaching philosophy. This is most commonly a one- to two-page written statement that summarizes your beliefs about teaching and learning that underpin the way you go about structuring learning activities, curriculum, student engagement, and…

Teaching psychology is a noble and rewarding endeavor, but finding the right position at the right college can be a daunting task. This book is designed to guide you through this complicated process by helping you find the job that matches your long-term goals -- whether you want to focus on research, teaching, or both -- and to become a strong,…

The Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) offers advice on becoming a successful researcher in the field of STEM education and a portrait of an early career researcher support program. The advice offered throughout the guide comes from experienced researchers who are part of the National Science Foundation's Discovery…

Intended for parents of handicapped children, the article reviews job application terminology, presents a glossary of important employment terms, and offers suggestions for preparing for employment interviews. (CL)

A step-by-step program designed to help parents coach disabled children on what to expect when entering the job market addresses the critical task of filling out an application. (CL)

Discusses using an inventory of personal data to construct a unique resume, and offers guidelines for writing, printing, and using it. (JD)

This guide to writing effective resumes and cover letters to employers first emphasizes the value of writing skills in job hunting, and explains what a resume is and why it is important. Next, steps to undertake in preparing to write a resume are reviewed including developing a personal inventory sheet to help determine facts to include in the…

When conducting a job search, first decide what job area to go after, then find out more about it. Next write a resume. Name, address, and telephone number should go at the top. If the job objective is known exactly, list that next. Now comes work experience; begin with the most recent and work backwards. Don't just list what was done, tell how…

Fourteen principles for first-time candidates for the position of law school dean include: be able to explain why you want to be dean; become familiar with the literature on law school deaning; understand and show respect for the culture of the particular institution; and consider whether you and the central administration have shared goals for…

The author recommends that teachers stress customer relations when preparing students for jobs in the construction industry. Students must also be taught that an aggressive business attitude is needed to deal with changing economic conditions. (CT)

This article suggests some approaches that the emerging scholar can use in efforts aimed at building a record of scholarly publication. Some of the suggestions include: (1) determining areas of strength; (2) deciding on the project; (3) choosing the appropriate journals; (4) preparing the manuscript; (5) waiting for the results; and (6) accepting…

The guide is designed to assist the 4-H volunteer leader in the preparation of a resume or a written record of life experiences and resulting skills, should they decide to seek paid employment outside the home, pursue further education or simply take stock of all they have learned from "doing" in the past. It is comprised of three major…

Offers advice to those trying to secure their first administrative positions or to those wishing to relocate. Discusses the resume, the cover letter, the interview, and how to generate leads. (Author/WD)

Examines the job applications of leading companies and reports on questions that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission might find unacceptable. Outlines possible remedies. (IRT)

Advice for students preparing for job interviews is provided in this guide. First, preliminary steps are reviewed, including ascertaining the type of job wanted, securing an appointment for an interview, researching the firm, dressing appropriately, writing a resume, being prepared to fill out job applications and to give reasons for leaving…