Gives advice for those carrying out a job search for a good, tenure-track position in English at a two-year or four-year institution. Discusses finding vacancies, preparing materials, the job letter, taking care of oneself, the interview, and what to do after the interview. (SR)

Discusses transferable skills which the person with a theater degree may have, and their use on the road to employability. Discusses three or four management-administrative areas in which students with a theater degree can validly pursue a career option. (SR)

In this guide, the secret of career success is recognizing individual talents or specific knowledge and integrating the thinking and behavior of entrepreneurs into the daily routine or job. Part I, Career Planning for Tomorrow's Marketplace, sets the scene by describing the information age, technology, and the rise of global consumerism. It…

This guide is designed to assist students at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in preparing for an interview and job search. The following topics are included: (1) steps to take before approaching an information interview; (2) how to research the literature on individuals and organizations in a chosen career area; (3) the necessary…

The purpose of this booklet is to provide information for the job search process for elementary and secondary art education teachers, and it includes topics such as defining career goals, certification, the job search, interviews, resumes, and alternatives to public school teaching. To define career goals, several facts should be considered: (1)…

Competition for the best teaching jobs is becoming more intense. Since publication of the first edition, when it was mainly the most desirable schools that were deluged by applications, the economic climate has made the teacher market more competitive across the board, and is changing hiring practices. Now extensively revised, this book maintains…

Reviews the pros and cons of hiring an external consultant to conduct a superintendent search. School board members are advised to exercise caution in choosing a consultant and to vigilantly oversee the consultant's work. (LMI)

Suggests that e-mail and the Web can make the hunt for a job in the English profession and the hiring process easier, faster, less expensive, and more effective for everyone involved. Addresses problems using e-mail for the job search. Concludes that the Web functions best as a supplementary source of information for candidates and institutions.…

Intended originally as a job search book for college students, this book presents a "system-approach" for college students, college graduates, or already employed individuals to achieve success. The book suggests ideas and outlines techniques on how to be a more effective communicator, writer, planner, brainstormer, goal attainer,…

This paper contains excerpts of comments made by a panel of deans, department heads, search committee members, and others, all with professional education positions within the Mid-South Educational Research Association six-state region, offering a candid look at their criteria, preferences, and experiences regarding the employment process. Their…

This paper describes the various types of correspondence used in the job search process and provides guidelines and samples of each type. Types of letters discussed include cover letters (including letters of application and prospecting letters), networking letters, thank-you letters, acceptance letters, withdrawal letters, and rejection of offer…

This model framework consists of client-centered strategies that can help the mid-career changer explore options. The framework presented in this document integrates theoretical and practical applications and can be adapted for use by a variety of campuses to meet the needs of the campus' adult population through individual or group counseling.…

This guide is designed to assist liberal arts students at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in planning a career and acquiring a job. It is meant to be used to chart the student's career planning through four years of college. The following topics are included: (1) a description of the people, programs, and resources available to assist…

The job application form and interview skills assessment procedures presented in this manual were developed to serve as one component of the Diagnostic Employability Profile, designed to serve disabled clients of vocational rehabilitation services. Since the overall objective of the job application is to secure a job interview, assessment…

This manual presents a model with all of the ancillary components that have made the Job Club/Literacy Education Program a successful undertaking for the White Plains (New York) Adult Literacy Program. Section I for administrators focuses on establishing the service (assessing the need, funding, developing linkages, location), managing the…