Professional practice evolves as individuals reflect and theorise about their experiences, and consider their practice in new ways. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how self-study can be used as an approach to interrogate the professional practice of a university advisor as they coach undergraduate students to develop meaningful resumes…

This article proposes the use of a four-component multimodal employment project that offers students a 360-degree understanding of the rhetorical situations surrounding job searches. More specifically, we argue for the use of the four deliverables of written resumes and cover letters, mock oral onsite interview, video resume analysis, and peer…

Simulation, Planning and Training Exercises (SPATE) was established to help youths 15 or older cope with the social world. SPATE is based on three essential ingredients: technical content, problem solving, and personal relationship. MAtching SKills (MASK) is a simulation in career selection and job-seeking. (Author/LS)

This booklet, which was developed by a college career center, explains the purpose of and procedures for writing curriculum vitae (CV) and related letters. The following topics are covered: when a CV is appropriate, points to consider when writing a CV, items usually included, possible sections to include in a CV, and steps in writing cover…

This career program workbook on jobs can provide information for students in the areas of: knowing who can assist them, various job groupings, work environments, job descriptions, personal assessment, job skills, decision-making, job openings, application letters and forms, and job interviews. (EA)

Describes a college-level job search teaching unit that is a practical method of preparing appropriate resumes, participating in effective job interviews, and getting and keeping the job. The unit's four phases are explained: securing job leads, writing resumes and letters of application, the interview, and the postinterview. (CT)

Part of The Careers Research and Advisory Centre Bull's Eye Series, this career program booklet is to be used as a workbook to assist students in finding jobs. Topics covered are assessment of individual abilities and interests, ways to find a job, replies to advertisements, filling in application forms, job entrance tests, and job interviews. (EA)

This booklet provides students with information and practice in applying for their first job. Topics covered include applying for a Social Security card, filling out job applications, job interviews, and applying for a work permit. A glossary of terms and abbreviations also is included. (KC)

This workbook is the third in a series of four student workbooks designed to prepare youth with the employability skills needed for the world of work. The four student workbooks contain all phases of employability skills in seven individual packages. This workbook on skills for job getting includes one learning package, which is divided into three…

In order to complete students' preparation for the current competetive labor market, teachers must show them practical ways to seek and obtain the jobs they want. Activities are suggested to present resume information to students, and an outline illustrates acceptable resume form and content. (Author/AJ)

This kit of career related materials contains activities, worksheets, case studies, games, and tapes intended for use with teen-age students who have difficulty learning in the regular school setting. Activities, which represent real experiences in the working world, are divided into the following topic areas: (1) job getting skills; (2)…

Part of the Syracuse (New York) city school district's guided occupational orientation program, the student workbook consists of information and question sheets suitable for grade 6 career education studies on topics in the labor field, including labor laws, wages, and unions; job applications and interviews; on-the-job training; and social…

This workbook is designed to aid women in finding ways to prepare for work, deciding on the right work for them, and getting the job. Questionnaires and forms with instructions are provided in each section to aid the user in a job search. Section I is a preface. Section II concerns preparing for work. Questions elicit information on life and work…

This booklet is intended to help young people entering the job market devise a plan and strategy for finding, getting, and keeping a job. Introductory materials include a letter (from an employer) to a young person looking for a job and the 10 commandments of job hunting. Other contents are a listing of sources for potential employers, a sample…