The purpose of this generic qualitative action research study was to explore the perceptions of minority groups towards a career in law enforcement. Police organizations are experiencing significant challenges in recruitment, hiring, and retention. The crucial research questions are "How do minority college students perceive careers in law…

It can be difficult for employers to recruit sales students because of the supply/demand gap. This is true despite increases in university sales education programs. This study investigates the impact of a sales organization representative giving an in-class presentation about student intent to pursue employment at the organization. The results…

Young people's interest in pursuing science and science-intense educations has been expressed as a concern in relation to societal, economic and democratic development by various stakeholders (governments, industry and university). From the perspective of the scientific communities, the issues at stake do not necessarily correspond to the overall…

Elite universities are credited as launch points for the widest variety of meaningful careers. Yet, year after year at the most selective universities, nearly half the graduating seniors head to a surprisingly narrow band of professional options. Over the past few decades, this has largely been into the finance and consulting sectors, but…

This study examines the perceptions of students, recruiters, and faculty regarding the importance of various workplace attributes to students who are entering the job market. Furthermore, this study discusses the important role that faculty can play as a knowledge broker with both students and recruiters. Looking at students' Top 10…

In the UK, women remain under-represented in engineering and technology (E&T). Research has, therefore, investigated barriers and solutions to women's recruitment, retention and progression. Recruitment into the sector may be supported by exploring the career decisions of women and men who have chosen to study E&T. Triangulating…

A 2-year study collected data from 773 college students who visited a company, of whom 376 received job offers and 135 accepted. Overall evaluation of the visit, perceptions of the location, and host likeableness were related positively to acceptance. (SK)

The reduction in the total numbers of scientists in Russia has been accompanied by negative changes in the age structure of science cadres. According to data of the Center for Research and Statistics of Science, in 1995, the ratio of specialists of the older age cohort (above the age of sixty) and the younger age cohort (up to the age of forty)…

Surveyed University of Pittsburgh graduates (n=139) to determine how graduates with dual major in liberal arts and business fared compared to graduates with traditional liberal arts degrees. Findings revealed that, during periods of economic prosperity, labor market did not remunerate liberal arts students with double or dual majors any…

Studied effects of the role of the campus career office, the importance of the recruiting form, and the content of provided company information on a student's employment choice. Explored variables used by students in making the final career choice. Suggests ways to make campus recruiting more successful. (BHK)

Examines the trends over time of the multiplication of black physicians relative to their disproportionately low representation among all American physicians. (Author/JM)

Describes Project Career, one university's three-year project which demonstrates that concerted effort can really help students with disabilities move into the work world. Describes work experience opportunities offered through the program, the placement process, and positive outcomes. Includes two brief case studies. Several scenarios of…

Report of a conference to explore the problems involved in increasing the numbers of certain minority groups who would pursue professional careers in psychology. Some attention given to Spanish Americans and Puerto Ricans, but the discussion centers around black Americans. (DM)

Examined the attitudes of college students (N=379) about to graduate and enter the job market toward nonmonetary compensation. Results indicated significant male/female differences that reflect society's role expectations. Entry-level professionals with graduate degress had different preferences than those with bachelor's degrees. (RC)

This document contains a compendium of research on the recruitment of college-educated personnel. The objectives of this publication are to help individuals involved in recruitment learn the research findings of studies conducted in the field and to provide guidance to researchers in the field regarding areas needing study. The introduction…