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Jones, Stephanie J.; Warnick, Erika M. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2012
It would be unusual to read the current literature on community colleges and not find a reference to impending retirements of senior-level administrators, faculty, and staff, as well as what skills and characteristics are important for future leadership. There is limited research on attaining the first community college presidency. This study…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Community Colleges, College Presidents, Inquiry
Torpey, Elka Maria – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2011
Vacation jobs often mix work and play. For some, the job is their ticket to career happiness. The article's first section describes four jobs specific to entertainment and leisure: (1) cruise ship musician; (2) destination marketing manager; (3) resort activities director; and (4) river rafting guide. The second section helps a person decide if a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Musicians, Vacations, Marketing
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McCollum, Sylvia G. – Journal of Correctional Education, 1998
Federal prisons have begun holding job fairs for inmates close to being released. Texas prisons have successfully used job fairs to assess inmates' interviewing skills, provide assistance with job placement, and offer interviews with company recruiters. (SK)
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Employment Potential, Job Placement, Job Search Methods