Performing and creative artists from all art forms develop particular skills and abilities that make them a valuable resource in the world of work. The art forms of dancing, singing, acting, drawing, sculpting, or writing impact and shape individuals with positive personal qualities, abilities, traits and skills that are marketable in other areas…

Presents model for job development, which can be useful to employment, rehabilitation, and career counselors in surveying the employment community and identifying unadvertised job openings, skills essential to the role of placement specialist. (Author)

Reports on a workshop presented at San Diego State University as a cooperative project between the university library and the Center for Counseling Services and Placement to teach students how to identify potential employers, develop corporate research strategies, and find relocation information. Background, organization, content, and evaluation…

Too often career counselors hear of, or work with, unemployed or underemployed foreign trained immigrant professionals. With the globalization of economy and shortages in skilled labor in Canada, the number of immigrant professionals is on the rise. It is becoming clear that services and programs are necessary to assist such individuals to ensure…

The goal of the WorkNet Model Career Development & Job Placement for people with barriers is to help even the most challenged job seekers begin and advance in careers they enjoy. This paper presents one key component of the WorkNet Model, a practical process for creatively overcoming any barrier a candidate faces. The chapter includes: the…

The Santa Fe Community College Work Exploration Center (Florida) provides work evaluation and placement services to persons who are unable to obtain or maintain suitable employment due to handicapping conditions, undefined or poorly defined vocational training, limited employment skills, and limited knowledge of skills levels. To help maintain…

This report reviews the structure of the guidance field and provides a sector-by-sector analysis of current quality assurance arrangements in the United Kingdom. Part 1 presents an outline of the guidance sector, including some key concepts, structures, and roles. It defines guidance and other terms; discusses the three main categories…

In light of the many thousands of displaced workers in Michigan, a program was developed to help laid-off workers assess their capabilities, relate their skills to job market needs, overcome the grief resulting from job loss, learn how to approach prospective employers, and successfully market their abilities. The 3-month program was offered at…