Job Search Skills

Finding a job can be challenging. For people with disabilities, the barriers are even greater. Although laws prohibit discrimination, many employers hesitate to hire, or even interview, people with disabilities. This three-part series presents practical, proven strategies that will show you where to begin and what you need to know to find employment in a wide range of careers. A Cambridge Educational Production. 3-part series, 23-25 minutes each.

This comprehensive, concise, five-part job search series is ideal for introducing job seekers to information and techniques that will be helpful in selecting a career and getting a job. Designed to be of use to a wide variety of viewers, these programs are entertaining yet loaded with solid content, informative interviews, helpful tips, and colorful graphics. Viewable/printable instructor's guides are available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. 5-part series, 10-13 minutes each.

Artists have been using portfolios of their work for years, to show prospective employers what they can do. Shouldn't all job seekers cash in on that idea? This program focuses on the steps involved in compiling a career portfolio, from gathering the individual components to tailoring them for use with different job categories. Work samples and other elements, such as a statement of confidentiality, a mission statement, a set of goals, a resume, and letters of reference, are highlighted. Plenty of on-screen examples show how it all comes together. A Cambridge Educational Production. (17 minutes)

This informative and entertaining program shows how to use the telephone to optimize networking, informational interviewing, and other job search strategies. It shows how to add a personal touch to an Internet job search. Also covers the use of the Yellow Pages, developing a powerful phone script, setting up interviews, and developing extraordinary job referral networks. A terrific resource for anyone's job search arsenal. A Cambridge Educational Production. (23 minutes)

This program discusses the many ways a person can find job openings through a wide variety of job search methods-online job boards, want ads, state and private employment services, networking, informational interviews, the Yellow Pages, and more. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method, but emphasizes using all available methods to obtain the widest choice of job offers in the least amount of time. A terrific overview of the best and quickest ways to get a job! A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (13 minutes)

This program examines the many job-hunting methods available to those seeking employment, with specific tips and pointers directed to ex-offenders entering the workforce. Interviews with employment specialists, ex-offender service providers, and employed ex-offenders provide suggestions on the best and quickest ways to find work-and get ahead. Job search methods covered include want ads, employment services, networking, information interviewing, and using the Internet and the Yellow Pages. Featured experts include Linda Manson, Pamela Superville, and Ray Jones. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A Cambridge Educational Production. (23 minutes)

A job interview is a crucial opportunity to shine-but before that happens, a would-be employee needs to sell his or her abilities in writing. This program helps students identify, organize, and promote their skills and experience during the application phase of a job hunt. Starting with a period of personal reflection and goal-setting, the video guides viewers through the critical components of cover letters and resumes, with emphasis on clarity, simplicity, appropriate formats and styles, and the best ways to make up for lapses in work history or experience. Using the STAR method to answer selection criteria questions is another important topic. Contains brief references to Australian employment Web sites. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (24 minutes)

What are the most efficient and effective ways of finding employment in the 21st century? A helpful primer for students new to the job scene and career-changers new to the Internet, this video explains how to use the Web to search job boards and employer sites and fill out online applications. The program also discusses the power of networking and how to self-identify transferable job skills. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (25 minutes)

Job-hunters who represent the late phase of the millennial generation or Generation Y" have more resources at their disposal than any previously emergent group. This program examines technology-based tools that can help young job-seekers and the skills necessary to make those tools work. Viewers learn about developing a digital career portfolio and investigating potential employers using the vast mine of information on the Internet. The video also discusses ways to access the "hidden" job market through personal networking, the four main styles of resume (chronological, skills-based, targeted, and generic), the advantages of mock interviews, and the STAR system. (27 minutes)"

This program covers two of the most important parts of the job search process. Resumes and applications are critical in deciding if you move on to the next step, the interview. What do you want a potential employer to know, or not know, about you? Should you reveal a disability at this point? How do you use your resume or application most effectively to sell yourself? The program details these critical steps while explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act provides protection against discrimination. A Cambridge Educational Production. (25 minutes)

This program demonstrates how resumes and job applications can be used effectively to find satisfying employment. Popular types of resumes are presented, with an emphasis on those that are more effective for ex-offenders. In addition, specific ways to incorporate prison education programs and to handle time gaps in employment history are discussed. Resumes and job applications are vital job-hunting resources, so having skill in preparing them can make a real difference. Featured experts include Linda Manson, Charles Fleming, and Janet Ginzberg. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A Cambridge Educational Production. (20 minutes)

Jeff wants to work in the information technology field. Cindy dreams of being a gourmet chef. Over the course of this program, these students learn how to write functional, chronological, combination, and newsletter-style resumes using information on their skills and experience that they identify through two exercises: Personal Inventory (to capture the what") and Showing Your COLORS (to uncover the "how"). Ways to get a resume in front of a decision-maker's eyes are also addressed, and insightful snippets of commentary by a career counselor and an HR professional are interspersed throughout. Engaging and informative, Resumes: A How-To Guide is an excellent introduction to resume-writing for students with little or no job experience-yet. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. Recommended for grades 10-college. A Cambridge Educational Production. (35 minutes)"

Resume writing is considered by many to be the most difficult part of the job search process. It is tough to know what the employer is looking for, and even more difficult to express your abilities in a way that gets attention. Discussing ten important tips for writing an excellent resume, this exciting video gives the viewer the knowledge needed to stand out in a crowd of job seekers. An outstanding resume is more important than ever today because of growing competition in the job market. This program helps job seekers create effective, dynamic resumes. Topics covered include the importance of focusing on the employer's needs, not your own; how to use powerful assertions; how to inspire and excite the employer; and much more. Also covered: tips to make the skills and accomplishments" section and the "list of qualifications" section of the resume intriguing, not boring. A must for anyone seeking a career.A Cambridge Educational Production. One 35-minute video."

Invite your elementary class to explore the behind the scenes" action at today's most important community and commercial business locations by joining the Getting Inside group. The workings of each location, along with various jobs available in each field, will show students how some of the most exciting places in their community operate.With this series you can take your students on field trips without ever leaving the classroom. Give your students the chance to explore careers, get acquainted with social studies, or do a report watching Getting Inside today!The trips students take with Getting Inside will captivate and fascinate them. For some students, it will show them things they might never see in their own communities. For others, it will give them another look at some familiar places, but with an entirely new perspective. The videos are brief and fast-paced to give the maximum information without losing young viewers' attention. (Grades 2-6.) A Meridian Production."

One of the most difficult tasks job-seekers face is putting together an impressive resume. This program shows how to do it by highlighting the best of the job applicant's achievements, skills, and abilities, whether they are first-time job-seekers or established professionals. Topics include the purpose of the resume; various styles; what information to include and what not to include; what will likely catch an employer's eye; and how to write an effective cover letter. Electronic resumes-how and where to post them on the Internet-are also covered. A Cambridge Educational Production. (21 minutes)