Concludes that college and university administrators need to be more informed on how qualified females and other minorities become aware of available positions and what recruiting factors are necessary to hire these candidates. (PD)

Questionnaires relating to employment status, job satisfaction, and job search methods were completed by graduates of a program in human services (N=156). Results indicated that graduates are finding employment with human service agencies and are satisfied with other positions. Field experiences often provided employment opportunities. (RC)

As part of a comprehensive community treatment program, offenders with multiple employment handicaps were taught job-seeking skills and given intensive support in finding and maintaining employment. Although the program was considered successful, it appears that intensive community treatment must be more closely integrated with special employment…

A study comparing the duration of unemployment and the postunemployment earnings of women over and under age 45 determined that there are significant differences between older and younger women in job-search behavior, employment opportunities, earnings, and assistance received from employment service agencies and unions. (SK)

According to a national survey, a majority of workers heard about their current jobs through friends and relatives. Informal channels were used more among young, less educated, and blue-collar workers, while women were less likely than men to have used such channels. (SK)

Although higher average overall ratings were observed on the confidential recommendation forms, there was little practical significance in any differences noted because the ratings (both confidential and nonconfidential) were predominantly grouped on the upper end of the scales. (Author)

Examines one dimension of the job search process: the relationship between job source and subsequent work experiences. Revealed that, when respondents entered the labor market, those relying on formal job sources tended to work in higher-level occupations and in jobs more related to their training than their counterparts. (Author)

To ease the transition of laid-off Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) workers, a series of workshops were held to provide information and identify needs. Although most participants were satsified with CETA services, they did not feel they received help in finding new jobs. (JAC)

Although all treatment groups performed significantly greater than the control group on interview performance, there was no significant difference between the five conditions. The use of additional equipment and experiential training did not show superiority over a purely didactic approach in training disadvantaged college students. (Author)

The results of a survey at Oregon State University emphasized the variety of skills needed for a successful job search. Job acquisition skills training sessions will continue to be needed for successful placement. (JAC)

Notes that instructors teaching resume design have access to limited empirical research on resume content. Finds much consistency among Fortune 500 personnel administrators' preferences for resume content compared to a 1984 study. Suggests that name, address, telephone number, job objective, educational qualifications, employment history, prior…

Analyzed longitudinal data from 126 employees 1 month prior to being permanently displaced. Behavioral choice model significantly predicted behavioral intention to look for job, effort in looking, and actual behavior/role choice 18 months later. Expectancy for obtaining job was inversely related with age, positively related with education,…

Evaluated impact of individual difference variables (gender, school performance, Type A behavior) on job search and influence of search on recruitment, interview performance, job offers, and job placement outcomes (search stress and job satisfaction). Results suggest link between job search, interview outcomes, number of job offers, and placement…

Compares the perspectives of more experienced art directors and copywriters to those of newer ones, on such topics as the skills educators should incorporate in advertising courses, electives that benefit aspiring "creatives," and techniques creatives used to secure their jobs. (SR)

Conducted national survey to examine job search experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual student affairs professionals (n=249). Results revealed that 46% of respondents had directly asked employers about degree of support for sexual minorities in job environment; 63% did not directly disclose their sexual orientation at least until after job…