Other Resources
Dear Susan,
Do you recommend any other resources on the topic of placement? Are there any books available that expand on these themes? Do you have a book, and how would I obtain it?
Karl Kaufman
Interesting question, Tom. Getting through to the hiring managers? One way is networking in the community. Get to know business people and those in your industry. Then you'll have their direct lines. Another way is through your grads. Keep in contact with them and know where they work. They will tell you about job openings and get you to the right people. Invite all employers and potential employers to your school. Let people know you are there. You'll get through. It takes time. Good luck, Susan
Do you know of any good resources for effective employer contacting with how to get through the gatekeeper and reach the hiring managers at companies?
HI Bonnie
Thanks for the resources. There is also www.jist.com and www.channingbete.com. Plus www.gadball.com. Plus all the publishers that you use for your program texts often have learning materials for career placement. And let's not forget the internet. Best wishes, Susan
You may want to check out http://www.learningseed.com. We are currently using a few of their DVD's for our job search workshop (Manners at Work and Sell Yourself). They are a bit outdated, but the material still has an impact on our students.
Hi Janelle
Most publishers of school text books usually have media about job search, interviews, etc. It appears that www.jist.com specializes in employment skills training. Suggest checking their offerings out on line. Best wishes, Susan
Dear Susan,
In addition to assting gradautes with their career search I also teach a course called Career Management. This is a course that students usually take in their second to last term at school prior to doing their externship. This course examines the job search process, assists students with writing a professional resume, cover letter, reference sheet and thank you letter. Additionally, it teaches them about interviewing skills and how to get their dream job and keep that job. Usually at the end of each chapter I show a DVD that sums up our chapter,however, some of these DVDs are a little corny and outdated. The information is relevant and great, however,some of the students are so distracted by the way it is being presented,that the miss the message of the DVD. Do you have any recommendations of DVDs that I could use to show my class? I appreciate any advice you can offer.
Dear Susan,
How could I go about ordering a manual through your organization?
HI Freda There are some great books and resource materials on career services from jist. I believe it is www.jist.com Best wishes, Susan
If it is not available in bookstores would you please give me some information on this subject to help us with our Career Services Department. Thnaks Freda
Hi Nancy
Always a challenge when resources are limited and you can't preview the materials. Good news is that there are a lot of low and no cost employment and career skills information available. We just received a catalog from www.channng-bete.com with several low cost employee development booklets. Also try the Internet. There are dozens of pages of websites that can be useful to your students.
Best wishes
Susan
I have the catalog for JIST publication ... and a limited budget. I would like so many of their resources, but they do not allow preview of their Video/DVD publications.
Can anyone recommend a good video/DVD, by JIST or anyone else that explains job-search networking.
All in all, I'd say yes. The replies were helpful.
HI Mathew
Always a great idea to check forums to get the opinion of others. Did you get replies that were helpful? There are actually many many good resources to have in your resource center at the school or career services department. Suggest you get a list of publications such as those from JIST, who are specialists in placement and employment skills training. Review as many as you can and start to build your center. Decide for yourself which are most effective for your students.
Best wishes
Susan
Does anyone know if "Career Development and Services: A Cognitive Approach" by Gary Peterson, James Sampson, and Robert Reardon is any good as a reference?
Hi Alison
The manual is available through us. Here are the topics, which we can customize for your department.
Best wishes, Susan
Welcome to the Career Services Department
Overview of the Career Services Department
Staff and How to Contact Them
About the Information Industries Your Programs Train for
Who Benefits from the Career Services Department
Employment Skills and Placement Services Offered by Your School
Setting up anIndividualized Calendar Checklist
Job Search Projects
Resources for Finding the Right Job
Surveys and Record Keeping
Appendix
I would be interested in more more information about the manual that you mentioned. Is it available in bookstores?
HI Barbara
Sounds like you are creating a great package for your students and are being very creative. I believe the thread of this online chat also refers to developing a book on placement departments. We have actually developed a manual to assist schools to set up and enhance their placement departments. Topics include:
Overview of the Career Services Department
Staff and How to Contact Them
About the Industries Your Programs Train for
Who Benefits from the Career Services Department
Employment Skills and Placement Services Offered by Your School
Individualized Calendar Checklist of Employment tasks
Job Search Projects
Resources for Finding the Right Job
Surveys and Record Keeping
Appendix
Best wishes
Susan
I dont think they have come out with a book like that yet,I'd sure like one as well !!!
Barbara Jobin
