Describes preliminary job hunting steps, the preparation of a resume, the preparation for an interview, the interview itself, and follow-up for prospective librarians entering the job market. A 19-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

When one sets out to get a job for the first time or to change to a different job, knowing how to do it the right way is a vital concern. It is a concern that can easily spell the difference between success and failure. Individuals need to know what they are aiming for so they can set their sights accordingly and concentrate only on their…

Surveyed 152 students to determine which employment interview sign-up method students preferred. Choices were First Come-First Served, Rank-Order, Random Draw, and Bid. Results showed students preferred the Rank-Order System, which had major advantages for the college as well. (JAC)

The perspective on resumes and interviews completely changes when a former job applicant becomes an employer. (Author)

Evaluated impact of individual difference variables (gender, school performance, Type A behavior) on job search and influence of search on recruitment, interview performance, job offers, and job placement outcomes (search stress and job satisfaction). Results suggest link between job search, interview outcomes, number of job offers, and placement…

Written for college students who wish to optimize their chances of presenting themselves in a favorable way to potential employers, information about the job interviewing process contained in the manual is divided into three sections: (1) Pre-interview preparation, (2) the process of interviewing, and (3) post-interview assessment. The manual's…

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…

For some students their own behavior in the job-hunt is the major obstacle that prevents them from being placed. (Author)

Placement services and employee recruiting for college graduates have become major enterprises. Organized employment assistance consists of (1) college placement services, (2) personnel departments within businesses, (3) traditional employment agencies paid by employers, and (4) agencies paid by the client for individual job searches. Although…

To assess interview evaluation procedures, university placement centers (N=35) completed a survey. Campus recruiters (N=296) also completed surveys. Results indicated a need for a standardized evaluation form and suggested that the use of evaluation forms should protect the identity of recruiters. (RC)

This booklet, written as a group project for a class in technical writing, provides a guide for students in exploring, practicing, and actually conducting the job search process. It includes a step-by-step process that should increase students' chances of securing a job that matches their interests and skills after high school or college. The four…

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…

The purpose of this paper is to review the implications of a series of programs now being conducted throughout the United States which are consciously trying to equip the unemployed with the tools necessary to find work. These relatively new programs are described as demonstrating a high rate of success in helping individuals obtain work within a…

Interviews recruiters and human resources professionals to discuss what staffing professionals look for in a resume, the worst resume problems staffing professionals find, and what applicants can expect to happen after a resume has been received. (SNR)