In recruiting for smaller, fast paced companies, telephone interviews are a cost-effective method of screening candidates. The initial telephone interview can determine a candidate posses desirable qualities such as initiative, persistence with charm; positive attitude; quick thinking skills; coachability; superior communication skills; creative,…

Presents five instructional propositions based on employment interview research on the relationship between applicant appearance and interviewer selection decisions. Argues that educators should examine the process of appearance attribution, explore appearance and position expectations, invite dialog of alleged effects, and assess related…

Discusses the ethical issue of whether librarians should acknowledge unresolved personnel problems with job candidates and considers stages at which decisions should be made about divulging such information to potential new employees. Relevant literature is reviewed, and examples concerning hypothetical cases are offered. (21 references) (LRW)

Examines the ineffectiveness of search and screen committees in hiring for professional positions in academic libraries. Alternatives such as automating various parts of the process, group interviews, and assessment centers are considered; and educating all staff in interviewing skills and increasing their participation in the search and screen…

The coordinator of several administrative searches at the State University of New York (Cortland) offers guidance to administrative job seekers. As finalists often have similar educational and professional qualifications, elements of character such as style, personality, charm, and thoughtfulness may make the crucial difference. (DB)

This guide, which is intended for businesspersons and/or labor representatives, contains guidelines and questions for determining whether prospective training providers have the skills to develop/deliver successful employee training programs tailored to a particular firm's needs. The guide is divided into eight sections. Section 1 explains the…

This book is designed to be a comprehensive, step-by-step guide through the maze of the hiring process, showing readers how to be successful job seekers and get a job they love. Chapter 1 assists in determining if readers want a career change and helps them discover what career or range of careers would allow them to satisfy personal career needs.…

Researchers are increasingly aware of the importance of job applicants' reactions to the personnel selection process. This study examines three variables in connection with drug testing policies: (1) the potential applicant's reactions to two different drug testing policies which varied in terms of drug policy characteristics and their impact on…

Designed to fill North Dakota's growing need for qualified special education personnel, the pamphlet briefly addresses the following topics: the responsibility of individuals and organizations in recruiting personnel, candidates for recruitment, content of the interview, strategies for promoting the job, recruiting in rural areas, recruiting in…

This guide is designed to help a prospective job seeker prepare a resume from scratch. It tells the reader what must be done before starting to write, provides tips on content and format, and suggests important points to keep in mind. It also provides information on constructing a cover letter to accompany the resume. Topics covered in this brief…

Written for college students who wish to optimize their chances of presenting themselves in a favorable way to potential employers, information about the job interviewing process contained in the manual is divided into three sections: (1) Pre-interview preparation, (2) the process of interviewing, and (3) post-interview assessment. The manual's…

A study examined employment screening interviews to determine the relationships between an interviewee's perceptions of interview communication satisfaction, interviewer credibility and trust, previous interviewing experiences, and a number of interview outcomes, including expectation of a second interview. Data were collected from 69 students…

Research was conducted on the age and sex differences in raters' evaluations of job applicants' nonverbal behaviors. A ten-minute videotape of five interviews was shown to 28 members (7 females and 21 males) of the Industrial Personnel Association who had varying years of experience in personnel work. The simulations depicted job applicants whose…

This training program, developed and implemented by administrators and personnel specialists, provided administrators in the Dade County Public Schools with skills needed in personnel hiring. In developing the program, consideration was given to the administrators' identified needs, relevant literature, interviews with employment specialists,…

The effect of nonstandard language usage (specifically Black speech styles and rural accents) on employment opportunities was explored through recorded interviews with White employers. Statistical regressions indicated that speech style and ethnicity had significant impacts on various employment ratings. (MF)