For the novice, the logistical challenges of an academic job search can be exasperating, especially when dozens of applications are involved. Getting things right (providing the correct materials, from CV to sample syllabi, in the style and form most sought by a particular search committee) and submitting the application on time (via sometimes…

Vacation jobs often mix work and play. For some, the job is their ticket to career happiness. The article's first section describes four jobs specific to entertainment and leisure: (1) cruise ship musician; (2) destination marketing manager; (3) resort activities director; and (4) river rafting guide. The second section helps a person decide if a…

Written in English and Spanish, the manual lists 11 occupations in which there is a need for workers, the 3 most important skills for doing well in work, and 11 materials found in the career awareness section of the Materials Development and Resource Center. A brief discussion of six steps to obtaining a satisfying job is followed by a listing of…

Presents the various aspects and "how to's" of job search strategies. Includes resources for job information, traditional sources of job leads, and several innovative approaches to the job search, such as networking, the information interviews, and marketing one's way to employment. (CT)

Advises high school and college students on where and how to look for summer jobs. Lists information sources and notes laws regulating types of jobs adolescents can hold. (SK)

The bibliography lists current career education holdings available at the library of the Training Research and Development Station, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The bibliography is organized into six sections: general career information, occupational information, job search skills, self-concept, decision-making, and other current bibliographies on…

A study was done which examined one college search committee's criteria for an entry level faculty position and the characteristics of applicants to that position. The position, assistant professor of education, was advertized in the "Chronicle of Higher Education" and included nine criteria. Of the 41 applicants only one-third presented…

The search for a job with the federal government can be a confusing and frustrating experience. The purpose of this booklet is to explain the federal employment system; to simplify the search for a federal job; to assist in the completion of the basic government employment application form, the Personal Qualifications Statement, Standard Form 171…

Provides tips and resources to assist women attempting to make the transition from homemaker to labor force participant. To help women put their best foot forward, author goes through steps of conducting a successful job campaign: assessing skills, choosing a career, writing a resume, and going for job interviews. (CSS)

A job seeker who has been asked to come in for an interview is generally one of many applicants with equally acceptable credentials. Students' chances of getting a job can be enhanced by carefully studying job interview techniques. A productive approach to this study, which can be integrated into a variety of business courses, consists of three…

This job-hunting manual intended for women is organized into five chapters. Chapter 1, on career/life planning, contains exercises for identifying future goals, job preferences, abilities, and desirable working conditions and benefits. Chapter 2 presents ways to help individuals develop their job hunting strategies. Chapter 3 provides information…

Reports on a survey of the chief personnel officers in 500 of the United States' largest corporations concerning their preferences in form and content of job applications and resumes. (JC)

A discussion of foreign-language-related jobs available in federal government agencies describes the extent and types of opportunities and suggests methods to use in preparing and applying for them. There are many diverse opportunities for foreign language students in the federal government, but many are hard to locate from the outside, rarely…

The purpose of this guidebook is to give students, parents, and teachers some direction in helping middle and high school students find employment during their secondary school years. Suggestions for specific jobs where employers are sensitive to the needs of students who have experienced learning disabilities are made. Sources of information…