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Villar, Esperanca; Juan, Jaume; Corominas, Enric; Capell, Dolors – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2000
Investigates the relationship between social networking and job placement of university graduates. Results reveal two different approaches to the process of job entry-use of formal or informal contacts. Significant differences were found between use of formal and informal sources of help relating to graduates' job-search intention and confidence…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, College Graduates, Foreign Countries, Job Placement

Mau, Wei-Cheng; Kopischke, Amie – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2001
Surveys college graduates regarding their job-seeking behaviors and outcomes. Examined race and sex differences among the job search strategies used; number of job interviews; number of job offers; annual salary; and job satisfaction. Results indicated significant differences in underemployment and job satisfaction as a function of race, and in…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, College Graduates, Job Placement, Job Satisfaction
Guay, Roland B. – 1983
This document contains a compendium of research on the job placement of college students and graduates. The objectives of this publication are to help individuals involved in job placement learn the research findings in the field and to provide guidance to researchers in the field regarding areas needing additional study. The introduction explains…
Descriptors: College Graduates, College Students, Employment Interviews, Evaluation
Holzer, Harry J. – 1989
Studies show that the most frequently used public or private job search method among job seekers is checking with friends and relatives. This method also generates the most accepted jobs. Direct applications without referral and newspaper ads are also used relatively frequently. Less-skilled employees and minorities use the U.S. Employment Service…
Descriptors: Adults, Employment Interviews, Employment Opportunities, Employment Services
Lehocky, George J. And Others – Journal of College Placement, 1984
Suggests that placement and recruitment practitioners should market their professions to each other to assure assertive programing and dynamic programs. The six articles address survival in the face of increased accountability, emphasizing the marketing aspect of career planning, placement, and recruitment through a planned, organized effort. (JAC)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Planning, College Students, Higher Education
Deutsch, Arnold R. – Journal of College Placement, 1981
Recruitment ads aimed at college students should generate response from the target audience, create a favorable impression of the company and influence personnel who influence students. Ads must be unique, visable, believable and invite action and serve as part of a total recruitment strategy. (JAC)
Descriptors: Advertising, Career Choice, College Students, Commercial Art
Cohen, Malcolm S.; Stevens, David W. – 1989
An examination of the recent performance of the United States Employment Service (USES) and the State Employment Security Agency (SESA) results in the following conclusions: (1) there are compelling public responsibilities that require the government to provide some employment services; (2) developing demographic, production, and budgetary forces…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Career Guidance, Career Information Systems
Powell, C. Randall; Kirts, Donald K. – 1980
This book focuses on the concepts, philosophies, principles, and practices utilized by professionals in career planning and placement. The chapters address the following topics: (1) career planning and placement; (2) systems approach to effective career services; (3) student and employer services; (4) career counseling theory and skill…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Planning, Employment Interviews, Guidance Centers

DeBell, Camille S.; Dinger, Timothy J. – Journal of Career Planning & Employment, 1995
Analyzed 102 taped screening interviews. Found what recruiters really ask is considerably different from what literature says candidates should be prepared to answer. Recruiter questions were coded into categories of "type of question." Focused on category called New Information (about the applicant, job preferences, and particular job or…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Career Planning, College Students

Cobb, Brian; Hasazi, Susan Brody – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1987
Secondary special education programs should include employment or postsecondary education placement outcomes in the curricula for mainstreamed mildly handicapped students. Program elements that support these goals are: individualized transition plans; paid work experience; job-seeking skills curriculum; flexible staffing patterns; active…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Education Work Relationship, Employment Level, High Schools
Workforce Information Council (DOL), Washington, DC. – 2001
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 emphasizes the importance of high quality, accessible, and relevant information about the labor market for making sound decisions. In order to help both workers and employers, as well as the government agencies that serve them, the Workforce Information System was created and is being improved. The action plan…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Information Systems, Delivery Systems, Employment Opportunities
Blaustein, Saul J. – 1981
This monograph describes a proposed program called the Job Security System (JSS), which would integrate the various public programs designed to help experienced unemployed workers find work. A justification for JSS and its general design are presented in the introduction, followed by a description of such potential JSS clientele as previously…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Change Strategies, Coordination, Counseling Services
Gardiner, Karen N.; Fishman, Michael E. – 2001
This report examines the disability community's efforts to help individuals who have significant disabilities access and maintain employment. It identifies how welfare agencies can learn from and build upon lessons from the disability community. Chapter 1 describes the hard-to-employ (HTE) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) population…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Agency Role, Assistive Devices (for Disabled)