This study explores how sex is related to core-periphery placement and mobility from labor force entry to almost midcareer. The results support the existing literature that suggests women enter the labor force in peripheral industries. Limitations and issues pertaining to future studies using both individualistic and structural approaches are…

Describes techniques placement counselors can use to help students considering foreign employment, including career information, direction, advice and support, and help with the application and interviewing process. Includes a sample resume and a list of resources for exploring international careers. (JAC)

Evaluates four leadership development programs for minorities to determine what characteristics are most effective. Reports that programs offering the greatest possibility of bringing members into the mainstream are comprehensive education programs with an apprenticeship component that equips participants with both experience and an academic…

The Job Bank in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin secondary schools, sponsored by the Wisconsin State Employment Service (WSES), consists of two sets of microfiche of job openings throughout the State as listed with WSES. It is used for placement at the high school level and exploratory purposes at the junior high level. (EA)

Even when one of its plants was phased out, the Union Carbide Corp. Program continued with regular training programs and also put two additional programs into motion: Training for employees who would be re-entering the job market and training for employees eligible for retirement benefits. (ABM)

The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program (JOBS) is intended to enhance welfare recipients' employability through education, training, and job placement activities, and provision of Medicaid benefits and child care subsidies. The JOBS Observational Study compared outcomes findings to those from the New Chance Observational Study to…

Colleges and universities may no longer merely turn out graduates with degrees, thinking thereby to have fulfilled their obligation to the student. Recent economic and technological changes have narrowed certain fields of employment while opening up others. Future changes will continue to affect opportunities for employment. Because there is so…

Three teachers established a job placement service for high school business graduates in a community changing from rural to suburban character. The service provided a function needed by the students, helped businesses become aware of a source of employees, and enabled the teachers to earn graduate credit. (AG)

The "seven-year itch" to help clients scratch for jobs and specific means of assisting them are presented. (Author)

A University of Tennessee study identifies dimensions of an applicant's behavior during the employment interview which influence and can be used to predict the outcome of an interview. (Author)

The foremost developments in the area of placement, recruitment and employment practice have been those aimed at avoiding discrimination. The purpose of this article is to provide a broad background of the laws which have a bearing on eliminating discriminatory practices. (Author)

As part of a follow-up study of vocational school students, the relationship between training and occupational placement was assessed using the coding scheme from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. (Author)

Study finds job training compares favorably with that offered by public institutions. (Editor)

Students benefit from a massive program initiated by the placement office to gain the involvement of alumni and parents in gathering data on job openings nationwide. (Author)

A project at the University of Cincinnati has formulated the foundation for defining roles, objectives, and functions of career planning and placement. This experience points to a new mix of approaches in developing an effective program. (Author)