Provides suggestions for conduct during the business interview process. (KS)

Describes the design of three types of resume: traditional, functional, and mixed; includes examples of a functional resume. (AEA)

Describes a systems approach to the job search. Notes how courses in business communications, technical writing, and report writing can help students acquire job search skills. (RL)

Presents a career planning questionnaire for use in business writing classes to help students understand job search strategies. (FL)

Discusses three reasons why the teaching of job search skills in a business communications course is inappropriate. Explores the question of domain, professionalism beyond personal needs, and the importance of job searching skills relative to other skills taught in business communications. (HTH)

Offers guidelines for class instruction in job search strategies, for researching the chosen occupation, interviewing, constructing the resume, and preparing the application package. (HTH)

Provides tips for teachers of technical writing on ways to prepare students to apply for jobs. Discusses the mistakes recent graduates often make in applying for jobs. (FL)

Advises business communication teachers to help their students plan careers by integrating "career awareness exercises" and "career planning reports" with regular classroom instruction. (RL)