Discusses the National Network for Artist Placement (NNAP), supported by the California Institute of the Arts, which was awarded Outstanding Organization of the Year for 1987 by the College Placement Council. Describes NNAP, whose purpose is to promote the effective preparation of visual, performing, and literary artists in the launching and…

Describes the experiences of career administrators at the Univerisity of Maryland-College Park and the University of Sheffield, England who engaged in a 3-month staff exchange. Discusses similarities and differences in career development in the United States and England. (JAC)

Recommends steps to take when planning a career in business. These include (l) learning more about job requirements, availability, and placement; (2) understanding changes occurring in the job market; and (3) learning how to get along with people and how to work under varying circumstances. (CT)

Services that help students take actions to realize their career goals are examined. Job-hunting is analyzed as a five-step process involving: (1) identifying the job objective, (2) identifying potential employers, (3) researching needs and problems of the employer, (4) interviewing skills, and (5) getting interviews. Resources in each area are…

Presents interview with Jack Shingleton, recipient of the College Placement Council's 1987 Outstanding Professional Award. Interview reviews Shingleton's career at Michigan State University, discusses his biggest challenge as placement director, and describes his views on the significant issues facing the field. (ABL)

Suggestions on job hunting are offered in a question/answer format. Emphasis is on how to make a present job a catalyst for future qualifications, how to begin the job hunt, what are attractive pluses in the employer's eye, and tips on developing a resume. A sample resume is provided. (LC)

Contends that little progress has been made on effectively imparting career/employer information in college career placement centers. Recommends attention be paid to what, when, and how career placement personnel communicate with students. Claims connections need to be made between what is known about organizations and what is known about…

Career preparation for blind and visually handicapped students should be included as part of the high school program. Preparation skills include work skills, basic skills, and awareness of aptitudes, interests, and family/peer influences. The preparation phase culminates in the placement of the student in further education, training, and/or…

Proposes the term "career navigation" to describe the thinking and strategy students need for effective career planning. Discusses several skills for success including self-evaluation and planning for the unexpected. The role of the counselor in helping students learn what is important to them and setting reasonable goals is discussed. (JAC)

This article shares some of the strategies and activities that the author believes will improve the connections between independent career education and the world of work. These activities concern school business cooperation, student motivation, student involvement, staff involvement, community and government relations, and career planning and…

Discusses the misguided emphasis on job placement as a final outcome in supported employment and the need for long-term services and retraining to enable individuals with disabilities to change careers. Proposed alternatives to current job placement strategies that will help foster career development are identified. (CR)

Through this fable of a liberal arts major, the mastery of human skills is stressed before that of vocational skills. The sign of a successful student and employee is mastery of both skills. (Author/BEF)

Local school districts are urged to develop placement programs which (1) teach students to place themselves; (2) have the support of boards of education, administration, and other staff; (3) build on existing programs; and (4) make use of guidance and library staff and facilities. (CT)

JobWeb, an Internet site, will enable employers, career services, and human resource professionals to utilize Internet resources. While JobWeb is not fully developed, it is operational, attracting 10,000 visitors a day. Goals include provision of timely access to career professionals, students, and alumni and leading edge benchmarking information.…

This article describes a new career center paradigm called "Career Networking." It begins with an overview of the Network paradigm, comparing it with the past Placement and Career Planning paradigms. It then develops a model structure of a Network paradigm career office that brings together three clients--students, employers, and…