Reports a survey that examines the extent to which high-tech and traditional recruiting methods are being used. Results show that nontechnological recruiting methods still work well, Web sites are not a replacement for more traditional methods, and there is some indication that technology in recruiting is not uniformly distributed. (MKA)

To identify effective employer practices at job fairs, college students and career service practitioners were polled. Students were, or would be within the next 12 months, involved in a job search. Results are discussed in relation to characteristics of employer representatives, behaviors of employer representatives, displays, recruiting…

Survey given to college seniors determined that most are unfocused and unsure about their career plans. More than half plan to continue their education within the next five years. Many indicated no preference regarding company size but appear to be placing more restrictions on the location of their first job. Concludes that survey provides…

States survey of college juniors, seniors, and graduate students found that recruiting brochures are the primary job-hunting resource for students. Brochures provide job seekers not only an introduction to and background information about companies, but also a means of selecting prospective employers. Suggested ways to increase effectiveness of…

Survey of graduates from University of California-San Diego, polled by career services center on how they found jobs, determined that many attributed their job-finding success to the career services center. Findings conclude that technology can bolster rather than reduce the role of career services practitioners in serving students and employers.…

States that in-person job fairs can be challenging for small colleges and universities with commuter campuses because they have difficulty attracting the big name corporations that students and alumni expect. Describes how Roosevelt University in Chicago dealt with this problem by organizing a successful online job fair. (MKA)

Presents job-hunting options and career opportunities available by searching the Internet, as well as tips for consulting others in a field of interest through a listserv or usenet news group. A collection of Internet addresses providing access to information on job search strategies or job availability is provided. (JPS)

Provides information for soon-to-be college graduates who are beginning to look for employment. Reports on who is hiring, the jobs that will be offered, how much these jobs will pay, and the kinds of personal characteristics and skills that companies are seeking. (MKA)

Career service practitioners can address the career needs of students with disabilities in several ways: include disability-specific information in all job search and career planning workshops; develop self-contained programs for students with disabilities; view the job search from the student's perspective; and provide role models for students.…

To identify the key elements of an effective informational program, career center staff at the University of California-Berkeley polled seniors and graduate students registered for its on-campus recruiting program. Outlines the elements of effective information programs based on survey results. Findings reveal that students are most impressed by…

Discusses a job fair held by Collegiate Employ-Net, a consortium of colleges and universities in Ohio and Michigan. Explains the benefits of 15 institutions of higher education working together, as well as the weaknesses of the collaboration. The consortium holds an annual job fair and has expanded its services to include additional methods of…

Reports on the findings of the "2000 Graduating Student and Alumni Survey" conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE.) Examines respondents' views on career planning and the job search process and their expectations of employers in terms of salaries, benefits, and working conditions. (GCP)

Presents results of the 1999 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Graduating Student and Alumni Survey. Participants (N=1,186) were asked about their job search experience, including why they chose their field of study, as well as their expectations of employers in terms of salaries, benefits, and how they gauge job success.…

Discusses significant new developments in the electronic search process: (1) New Government Automation; (2) New Federal Initiatives; (3) New Telecommunications Services; (4) Campus Data Bases; (5) Off-Campus Data Bases; (6) Faxed or E-Mailed Resumes; (7) Automation of 3rd-Party Recruiters; (8) New Cyberservices; (9) Interview-Prep Software; (10)…

Discusses perceptions of liberal arts students of Georgetown University who felt that the university's career center did not address their career service needs. Describes the steps taken by the career center's administration to make the center equally useful for all students. (SNR)