The standard is used to grade nonsupervisor's work involved in blocking, bracing, staying, and securing cargo for shipment by land, sea, or air. It requires skill in constructing, placing, and installing wooden blocks, wedges, bracing structures and other staying devices, as well as skill in securing items using wires, ropes, chains, cables,…

The standard is used to grade nonsupervisory jobs involved in controlling the generation or distribution of electric power. The jobs are located at power generating plants, power distribution centers, and substations. The work requires ability to anticipate load changes due to work schedules, weather, and other variables, in order to engage or cut…

The authors provide guidelines for the development and implementation of role-play simulations used for employee selection and promotion. Exercises are presented to illustrate the development of practical content-valid procedures. Suggestions on developing relevant ideas, working with role players, facilitating raters, and minimizing candidate…

Designed to be used as a guide for public librarians and boards of trustees in meeting the requirements of Wisconsin's public librarian certification law, this manual is divided into two major sections covering public librarian certification and certification renewal/continuing education requirements. The first section includes discussions of…

This guide is intended to help the student develop an experience profile--similar to a resume--on himself/herself that can be used to assist him/her in finding a job and in planning a career. Each of the eight sections in the guide is designed to help the student think about and write in complete sentences information that will be used to build…

The following questions are answered in this guide to nonprofessional employment with the U.S. Forest Service: What does the Forest Service do? What kind of work can a nonprofessional find in the Forest Service? How important are the nonprofessional workers to the Forest Service? What kind of experience does one need to qualify for a…

This is an extensive list of positions for which foreign language skills are required. Most of the job opportunities outlined here require that applicants have a good speaking knowledge of a foreign language and the ability to understand that language when spoken by someone else. Job descriptions and qualifications are provided in the following…

The standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in installation, test, repair, and maintenance of electric power plant and/or overhead and underground primary electrical distribution systems. These jobs require knowledge and application of electrical principles, procedures, materials, and safety standards governing work on electrical systems…

This document lists 61 occupations, each followed by a summary which gives highlights of job qualifications and training and employment trends (1974-1985) from the "Occupational Outlook Handbook." It is noted that special talents, attitudes, and personal characteristics not mentioned in this publication may be needed for many occupations and that…

This booklet is one in a series of "hot topics" reports produced twice a year by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. These reports briefly address current educational concerns and issues as indicated by requests for information that come to the Laboratory from the Northwest region and beyond. Each booklet contains a discussion…

The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) believes there is a basic body of knowledge and fundamental skills one must possess to be effective in counseling students as they progress through school and make decisions regarding their postsecondary educational alternatives. Competencies common to school counselors and admission…

Since the population of older persons is predominantly female, counselor educators need to incorporate into their curriculum topics related to the unique issues faced by older women. Most counselors in their practice will be encountering at some point the problems of older women. Therefore, the preparation of counselors needs to incorporate…

This guide supplement provides users with up-to-date information on Army enlisted and warrant officer military occupational specialties (MOS's), including recommendations for all MOS's evaluated through October 1977. Following an introductory section on how to use the guide, the remaining content is in two sections. The first contains over 600…

This volume provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to writing an effective resume. It emphasizes the importance of expressing accomplishment in relation to job responsibilities and recommends a resume form and style which allow clear exposition of the subject's career. Discussion focuses on the ten basic types of resumes: basic,…

Presented is information from responses to a 1977 survey of salaries, education and experience of state directors of special education. It is explained that the survey, undertaken by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE), was designed to update two previous NASDSE studies. Among data presented in 23 tables are…