In answer to a placement officer's letter, a noted economist analyzes employment prospects, particularly for liberal arts students, in an increasingly popular field, environment. (Author)

The author presents 12 approaches to obtaining a career in a museum. A career in a museum is suggested as a place where most of the jobs are for generalists and where much of the work goes unseen. (Author/CMG)

Increased employer and faculty involvement are but two beneficial spin-offs of a new Audiovisual Career Information System developed for students at North Carolina State University. (Author)

This second of three parts gives guidelines for, and examples of, starting actual career group exercises. (Author)

Career development programs are one way of responding to declining enrollments and rising costs while helping students with career and educational plans. A psychology elective at County College of Morris includes exploration of factors affecting career choice, self-assessment and a job-search practicum. (JAC)

This article discusses another dimension of the placement center, namely aiding the entire academic community in conjunction with its traditional role of helping students. (Author)

At a time when there is an overabundance of accounting majors, a professor analyzes students' motives for pursuing a career in this field. (Author)

A new Slippery Rock program helps students to help themselves in planning to become all they can. (Author)

Studied the effectiveness of off-campus recruiting in personnel selection. Suggests that after the campus interview, site visit interviews, employment-offer communication, and initial employee training are important for companies seeking new college-trained personnel. (JAC)

Current trends show a need for professionals to bridge widening knowledge gaps between businesspersons and lawyers. The job market is calling for specialists who can understand theories and methods of both business and law. In the 1980s, the fast-track career will go to those with both law and business degrees. (Author/HLM)

Discusses seven factors that influence students in setting career goals, including: (1) monetary reward; (2) type of work; (3) level of responsibility; (4) type of environment; (5) social needs (self and family); (6) ego satisfaction/prestige; and (7) security. (RC)

Describes an innovative program which provides liberal arts students with the opportunity to meet successful alumni. The Liberal Arts Alumni Career Series consists of one-day programs--one for each academic discipline. Feedback from students, alumni, faculty, and placement personnel indicates the program was successful. (JAC)

Recruitment ads aimed at college students should generate response from the target audience, create a favorable impression of the company and influence personnel who influence students. Ads must be unique, visable, believable and invite action and serve as part of a total recruitment strategy. (JAC)

Evaluates the impact of an integrated computer program called GRAD II (Graduate Resume Accumulation and Distribution) which allows a direct communication link between job-seeking students and potential employers. Response was generally favorable although a better mix of employers was needed. (JAC)

An ex-teacher, now career counselor, is amazed at the lack of faculty guidance and assistance extended toward solving the career problems of humanities majors. (Author)