This publication presents a step-by-step process for developing a career advancement portfolio. Chapter 1, "The Career Advancement Portfolio," describes the portfolio and explains why job applicants have found it so helpful in marketing themselves. Chapter 2, "Initiating Your Career Advancement Portfolio," provides step-by-step…

Contains the resume of a recent college graduate seeking employment and an open letter explaining the kind of job and kind of world she envisions. (TO)

Reprinted from the Bulletin of the Association of Departments of English, n27, p48-51, Nov 1970. (DS)

Highlights a survey indicating that, of about 6500 chemical engineers graduating from U.S. schools in 1982-83, slightly fewer than half have job commitments or applications submitted to graduate schools in chemical engineering or other fields. Major reasons include recession and climbing enrollments. (JN)

Discusses an introductory lecture that defines the similarities between sales letters and application letters for business communication students. (AEA)

This study investigated the existence of race and sex discrimination in the evaluation of job applicant resumes sent to personnel directors of 200 corporations across the United States. The results show that identification of race generated more replies but fewer numbers of positive responses than when race was not identified. (Author/CT)

Presents an idea that may help junior high school social studies students come to understand historical characters within the context of their times and see the human side of history. Students are asked to fill out a job application form for a selected character. A sample application form is included. (RM)

Discusses a survey of personnel officers that was designed to help perspective employees present themselves in the best possible way. The survey yielded data about the initial contact by job seekers, job application letters, and resumes. A copy of the survey instrument is included. (FL)

Describes using job application forms, letters, and resumes as an exercise in an argumentation class. (TJ)

Examines university students' employment interview satisfaction. Finds that interview communication satisfaction significantly predicted applicants' postinterview attraction to vacancies; whereas preinterview attraction to vacancies did not predict applicants' interview communication satisfaction; and applicants' employment intentions were…

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)

Contains seven brief articles which offer assignments designed to help students perform job searches, write job application letters, answer difficult questions, write letters of resignation, alleviate fears of public speaking, use the interview effectively in the business communication, and develop listening skills. (PRA)

Describes the Career Portfolio, a tool designed to guide students in developing strategic career plans and marketing their professional qualifications to employers and graduate/professional schools. Provides an overview of the Career Portfolio, including the principles on which the program is based and the features that distinguish it. (GCP)

With double-digit unemployment rates facing teenage job seekers, adolescents need all the help they can get in securing employment. One step in the job seeking process is the development of resumes that will win employment interviews. Whether they are looking for an after-school job, a summer job, or their first "real" job, this article provides…