Academics scored higher on the artistic type and significantly lower on the enterprising type. Academics are motivated by the opportunity for scientific contribution, for autonomy, and for the high status attained in their jobs. Professionals in industry are highly motivated by the opportunity for exercising power. (Author)

The author attempts a description of teaching, based on the definition of teaching as an act of communication. (SJL)

The author describes the organization of the clerical staff, career paths, and job requirements at various levels in her company and offers suggestions for the educational preparation of word processing clerks, as an entry into office occupations. (SK)

Elementary principals and industrial managers are involved in similar job activities, but they differ in the amount of time spent in each activity and in the degree of interaction with others. (Author/JM)

Describes the career resources found in most public libraries. Includes information on periodical indexes and specific references that are available. (JOW)

Details a method of setting up and administering a career resource center in a public library. Gives specific sources of information and materials. (JOW)

Presented are the basic principles of personnel recruitment and employment for the water pollution control field. Attention is given to determination of staffing requirements, effective planning, labor sources, affirmative action, and staffing policies. (CS)

Reported are the results of a recent employment level forecast survey for the technical professions. Trends of past declines and future projections are reported in relation to technical developments and national priorities. (CS)

Results of this study demonstrated that while positive occupational information alone leads to greater simplicity, negative or mixed information significantly retards the trend toward greater simplicity. Results are discussed from both theoretical and practical perspectives, especially with reference to the typical occupational information…

A study indicates that supervisors and consultants are spending only a little over half their time in tasks directly related to the improvement of instruction. (Author/MLF)

Describes a new career guidance publication, "Guide for Occupational Exploration." The guide contains 12 general interest areas that are broken down into 66 work groups. Typical duties are stated for each area. The guide is designed for use by both guidance counselors and job seekers. (CT)

Discusses new evaluation procedures developed for the Gregg Office Job Training Program. In part 1, the student is evaluated and graded on performance of a specific job. In part 2, the student is graded on 10 areas of job performance, and in part 3, the student writes a brief job description. (CT)

Reports results of a survey of 208 members of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association (APME) regarding five areas: newsroom structure and the managing editor, newsroom manning levels, managing editor job descriptions, how managing editors spend their time, and managing editor job-related activity patterns. (GT)

Construction management--the control of cost and time from concept through construction--grew out of a need to meet the realities of today's economy. A checklist of services a construction manager provides is presented. (Author/MLF)

The National Recreation and Park Association's Office of Education and Professional Services has developed a publication titled "Employ," designed to assist individuals in the parks and recreation field to prepare for and locate opportunities for employment. (JD)