While researchers have learned much about the employment process from the viewpoint of the organization, the psychology of job search behavior has received less attention. The most attention to the job search process has originated from the "how to find a job" writers. Using the information derived from these "how to" books, a…

Providing helpful hints for the job seeker, this booklet is designed to increase the reader's chances for getting a good job. The contents are divided into four sections. Section one presents the following forms to help the job seeker identify possible choices: personal checklist, skills learned in everyday life, and list of possible jobs. The…

Separate chapters of this book discuss technical writing as a profession, the job of the technical writer, employers of technical writers, types of education and training programs available in technical writing, the employment outlook for technical writers and how to get started in a job, fields related to technical writing, and technical writing…

A study is conducted to determine whether on-campus interviews really are valuable to the graduating student. In general, the results indicate a positive evaluation of the on-campus interviewing process. (Author)

Suggestions to encourage women business students to aspire to and look for managerial positions are offered by the author. Stating that self-knowledge is most important in choosing a career, she presents a self-analysis questionnaire of factors to be considered in preparing to look for jobs. (MF)

With a little extra effort from placement and recruitment, disabled persons can overcome not only physical restraints but society's restraints as well. (Author)

An Alternative Career Education (ACE) teacher at Fox Valley Technical Institute describes their short-term program to help exoffenders and other unemployed people to find meaningful work. Students are taught how to apply for a job and formulate goals. A majority of those enrolled did secure employment and followup help is available if needed. An…

An experimental study that evaluated an innovative approach to job placement is presented. Rehabilitation clients in the experimental group were taught job-seeking behaviors on an individual and self-help basis. The percentage of the experimental group who obtained jobs was much higher than control groups. (Author)

Describes independent search techniques and various types of private and public employment agencies that students can use in finding jobs or job leads. (TA)

Considers the following factors in the process of how Filipino immigrants in Hawaii obtain employment: (1) chain migration; (2) the existing employment situation of this group; and (3) the basic features of immigrant employment and the process of obtaining jobs. Discusses the double-edged implications of reliance on personal network links in…

The author provides a guide to the job search process. Topics discussed include (1) application forms, (2) resumes, (3) cover letters, (4) job testing, and (5) interviews. (CH)

Surveyed 215 graduate teachers to examine job search methods and services used. Results indicated 78 percent of the respondents used the vacancy bulletin and 91 percent filed credentials with the career development office. Subjects who consulted with a placement counselor found employment more often than those who did not. (JAC)

Competition for teaching positions in the liberal arts is greater than ever. Every year good applicants fail, not because they lack the credentials, but because they don't take advantage of modern promotional advertising. Some humorous "award-winning" campaigns are presented. (MLW)

Presents a career planning questionnaire for use in business writing classes to help students understand job search strategies. (FL)

Discusses three reasons why the teaching of job search skills in a business communications course is inappropriate. Explores the question of domain, professionalism beyond personal needs, and the importance of job searching skills relative to other skills taught in business communications. (HTH)