Responses from human resource professionals in restaurants (n=85) and hotels (n=118) identified critical entry-level job behaviors that might be used in developing behavior-based interviews. The large variety of responses and lack of agreement suggest that clear identification of these behaviors may be an area of weakness in the hospitality…

A study investigated the distribution of young workers among firms of various sizes using the National Longitudinal Study of Labor Market Experience, New Youth Cohort, 1980-1985. The majority of young workers aged 15-29 were employed by small firms. Distribution was affected by gender, race, and educational attainment, but not by residence or high…

Responses from 255 (of 358) graduates with business degrees rated the importance of problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to their current jobs. Resulting recommendations for employers include identifying precise skill requirements, attending to the motivating potential of jobs, and not expecting all graduates to need the same…

No or poor orientation can reduce new employees' effectiveness and contribute to dissatisfaction and turnover, costing the company money. The orientation programs of large companies such as Disney, Texas Instruments, and Corning Glass are successful due to high expectations, supervisor and senior management involvement, anxiety reduction, and…

College graduates entering the labor force during 1990-2005 are projected to encounter increased competition for jobs requiring a degree; fewer college-level job openings are also predicted. (SK)

Today's employers desire a number of qualities in their workers: self-confidence, technical knowledge, positive attitude, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to learn. Also important are the various aspects of reliability: punctuality, attendance, commitment to excellence, and listening skills. (SK)

Comparison of 370 engineering co-op graduates with 1,037 nonco-op engineering graduates showed that co-op participants had higher starting salaries; 5 or fewer terms of co-op had better effects. Women, especially electrical, mechanical, or chemical majors, had substantially better salaries with co-op experience. (SK)

High school students may have technical skills and appear to be confident and mature, but they are young, lack business experience, and need to develop the emotional skills necessary to deal with the world of work. Teachers can help them through the school-to-work transition by making them aware of the realities of the work world. (JOW)

The Electronics Industry Association is developing consistent, industry-based, voluntary national skill standards to improve the competence expected of and achieved by work-ready electronics technicians. Participants contribute through an executive advisory board, technical committee, or ad hoc groups. (JOW)

A survey of businesses (n=42) determined hiring practices and job responsibilities of entry-level accountants and found out the course content, computer application requirements, and qualities needed. Results indicate that beginning accounting employees need to be technically literate, strong communicators, and problem solvers. (JOW)

Professionals in aging services (n=70) rated practice competence in interpersonal interactions and accountability as highly important for entry-level professionals. Financial and personnel management ranked lowest. Competencies were changing to reflect changes in the environment and in the needs of older adults and service providers. (SK)

Responses from 51 of 240 regional sales managers identified skills and characteristics important for sales personnel. However, few used formal tests or instruments to assess those skills in potential employees. (SK)

Responses from 150 public accountants and 108 management accountants identified communication skills needed in accounting. Top writing skills areas included working papers, memoranda, business letters, instructions and procedures, and systems documentation. (SK)

A survey of 264 business schools found the top criteria for recruiting entry-level accounting faculty were teaching skills and experience. Doctoral programs emphasize research potential. Interpersonal and communication skills were extremely important. (SK)

Includes "Seven Key Issues for Management Development" (Paauwe, Williams); "Typology of Management Development" (Jansen, van der Velde, Mul); "Management Development at Royal Dutch/Shell" (Mahieu); "Management Development in Unilever" (Reitsma); "International Co-ordination and Management…