This portfolio is designed to help volunteers receive credit for the skills they have developed through their volunteer work and to transfer their experience to the paid workplace. The portfolio assists volunteers in keeping records about their experience and in thinking about obtaining a job. The first of the three chapters of the portfolio…

This booklet is designed to help undergraduate sociology majors find employment in related areas in which they would like to work. Topics include identifying personal interests and skills, researching possible careers, finding out what those careers are really like by interviewing people working in those areas, writing effective letters and…

The purpose of this booklet is to help graduate sociology majors outline a career-planning strategy, highlighting sociological skills that might be valued assets in the eyes of employers. The first two sections help students assess interests and skills, and research careers via publications and informational interviewing. Next, three major aspects…

This booklet for art education graduate students discusses the successful preparation and strategies for seeking employment with colleges and universities. Discussion of the job search process includes: (1) job descriptions; (2) college and university search activities; (3) job search preparation; and (4) preparation of vita, letters of…

An October 1972 Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of college graduates of 1972 indicated that approximately 90 percent of bachelor degree graduates had found jobs; however 40 percent were in jobs not directly related to their field. It also examines methods used by new graduates in locating their first job. (EA)

This manual, designed especially for women but applicable to men as well, is aimed at helping the reader to find a job/career suited to individual talents, education, and needs. It takes a step-by-step approach from self-appraisal to appraisal of the job market to looking for and securing a specific job. The 10 sections of the guidebook lead the…

Objectives and learning activities are delineated for a one-quarter, six-credit course offered by University College of the University of Cincinnati to familiarize students with the written and oral communication skills they will need on the job and to conduct a successful job search. A brief course description is presented first, revealing that…

This booklet contains a self-appraisal inventory and some tips on job hunting which are intended to assist women who have not worked for a while, have never held a job before, or want to change careers. The self-appraisal inventory is designed to help the user pinpoint educational and vocational experiences, skills, and special abilities that will…

Employment interview research since 1949 is reviewed, with emphasis on recent data-based literature (1969-1976), and counselor utilization of this material to aid clients who are approaching job interviews is discussed. (Author)

Examined 13 errors commonly made by students in hiring interviews and the frequency of occurrence of these errors. Discusses the implications for interview training programs. Urges planners to offer programs that teach students research and investigative skills and the ability to communicate their job related skills verbally and in writing.…

The author describes the work of the Job Search Center at the University of Houston. The Center assists dislocated workers in career transition by focusing on (1) structure and goal setting, (2) career transition instruction, (3) job search instruction, (4) emotional support, and (5) financial assistance. (CH)

Shows that employment skills can be taught to delinquent youth and that this is a promising approach to delinquency treatment and prevention. The social learning approach for employment training is outlined. (Author/LHW)

Describes a study intended to identify and validate a list of school-to-work transition skills for disadvantaged youth. Skills are divided and listed by preemployment, employment search, and postemployment categories. (CT)