Resumes/Cover Letters
WinWay Resume Deluxe
12.0 CD-ROM -
ST 1283
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fits to one page; and 400+ sample cover letters that help your resume get noticed. 2009 ed. CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70
Resumes: A How-To Guide – CP 1185
Jeff wants to work in the information technology field. Cindy dreams of being a gourmet chef. These students learn
how to write functional, chronological, combination, and newsletter-style resumes using information about their skills and experience
that they identify through two exercises: Personal Inventory (to capture the “what”) and Showing Your COLORS (to uncover the “how”).
An excellent introduction to resume writing for students with little or no job experience. 2008 ed. 22 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Landing the Job: Resumes & Cover Letters – LIN 973
The cover letter and resume are two powerful tools for job seekers. Your students not only learns HOW to write
cover letters and resumes, but they will also learn WHY these papers are so important in the job search process. Get the inside scoop on the DOs and DON’Ts of resumes and
cover letters from the folks who know best--the people who read them. 2007 ed. 20 min. DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
How Do You Put It On Paper? Portfolios, Resumes, and Job Applications – LIN 909
We all need a resume, but which type? Chronological? Skills or Functional? How about a career portfolio? How do
you put one together? What information do you include? Are job applications a thing of the past? If they’re not, what’s the best
way to fill one out? Learn how to put your skills, abilities, and interests on paper. 2005 ed. 17 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Log On for Success: Using
Internet Job Sites – CP 800
Students learn how to find great jobs fast by blazing an electronic path to outstanding career opportunities. Covers how to find and effectively
search job sites, industry specific sites, individual company sites, how to prepare e-mail resumes and cover letters, how to fill out online questionnaires, and how to save, organize, and keep track of what’s been posted and sent. Clues viewers in to what information not to post like social security numbers. In an information age job market, success
begins with a click! 2004 ed. 19 min
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90
Your Resume: First, They Must
See You in Writing – LIN 730
In today’s competitive workplace, it’s the best resume that often lands the interview. Helps viewers choose the
right action words and phrases to design effective resumes. Includes outlines for the following formats: Chronological, functional
and combination. Includes special tips for sending electronic resumes that will get read, not deleted! A segment on cover letters
gives specifics on ways to tailor the letter using the right words and phrases so that the employer moves on to your resume.
2003 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Ten Commandments of Resumes – CP 1232
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. 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; tips for the “skills and accomplishments” section, and the “list of qualifications” section that make the resume
intriguing, not boring.
1997 ed. 35 min.
VHS (SALE) .... $30
Portfolio Development
(PowerPoint CD) CE – 963PP
Educators have encouraged students to create a resume reflecting their strengths and experiences. Now, portfolios are replacing the standard resume to
best display students’ abilities and sample work. Demonstrates the importance of compiling a
professional style portfolio.
Students are shown ways to build a paper-bound portfolio and how to prepare an electronic portfolio. Designing tips and portfolio “must
haves” help students assemble the best representation of themselves for future employers. 2004 ed.
17 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .$75
Cover Letters & Resumes (PowerPoint® CD) – CE 1118
The first step in applying for a job is presenting your resume, a daunting task to many students. Shows students that creating a resume and cover
letter does not have to be intimidating, while still stressing the importance of these two documents. Proper formatting is also discussed and
students will identify the steps needed to create these vital documents. 2009 ed. 30 SLIDES . . . .$95
Evaluating Applications & Resumes (PowerPoint® CD) – CE 1120
Every year, millions of people apply for jobs. Gives students specific real-world scenarios to aid in their understanding of the application and hiring
process. Additionally, students will better understand what items to place on their resumes so they will be more likely to be hired when
applying for a job. 2009 ed. 29 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85
Interviewing
Who Would You Hire? First Impressions – CWP 1205
Students will learn the importance of making a strong first impression as they watch the manager of a video store
interview eight young people for a part-time position. Students will evaluate the applicants, make a hiring decision, and then see who actually did get hired. 2009ed. 25 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
In Your Ear: The Job
Interview – FH 1238
With so much at stake in today’s job market, an interview has to be handled just right. Peggy Klaus, a career
and communications coach, takes an anxious job-seeker under her wing. In a heady prep session, Peggy and her client discuss the importance of eye contact,
confident body language, confident tone, and good grammar and vocabulary. But Peggy takes her mentoring a step further: during the interview, she feeds instructions via a remote transmitter to the applicant, who wears a tiny earphone receiver forcing the potential
employee to proactively “drive the interview.” 2008 ed. 11 min.
DVD. . . . .$70
Landing the Job:
The Interview – LIN 974
Viewers join our crew as they seek advice and tips on what makes a successful interview from the people who
conduct those interviews--employers, head hunters and staffing managers. Learn first hand that landing the interview, and following up afterwards, are just
as important as what goes on during the interview. 2007 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
What’s In A Job Interview?
Job Interview Tips and
Techniques – LIN 910
It all leads up to this--the job interview is the single most important factor in determining whether or not you’ll
be hired. Offers practical advice on interview dress and preparation, what to expect, how to answer interview questions, how to ask
questions, & salary negotiation. Be armed with the knowledge to succeed in any interview situation. 2005 ed. 21 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . .$130
Common Mistakes People Make in Interviews – CP 757
Will help you avoid the pitfalls of the interview process, because getting an interview is only the beginning. Before
you walk through the door for an interview, you should know what the business is all about, how to stay cool under pressure, and how you feel about working with people of
different races and genders. An
interview is a serious conversation about business, how you react to stress, and what kind of an employee you will become. An
informative and effective program that helps job seekers anticipate what employers are looking for. 2003 ed. 27 min.
DVD. .$120
It’s Not What You Say: Mastering the Interview – LIN 708
It’s been compared to a first date, but the interview doesn’t have to be an unpleasant experience. In fact, interviewing is a skill that anyone
can learn. Viewers see how to answer the toughest queries and also what questions to ask. Learn about the small things that can make the difference such as the handshake, eye contact, posture and appropriate dress.
2003 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Interview Tips from a Recruiter: How to Win the Job You Want – LIN 655
What must you know to pass the interview Test” and get the job, what questions should you be prepared to ask, and what questions should YOU ask in return? Gives real tips from
a recruiter on how to prepare for and handle the job interview. Zeroes in on the interview with ways to handle the questions you’re asked,
citing examples of how to respond.
2001 ed. 22 min.
DVD. . . .$130
Career Exploration
Jobs in Clothing, Textiles and
Fashion – LS 1281
Many different people work in clothing and fashion industries. But, they all play an important role in transforming
a piece of fabric into a garment or the inspiration for a fashion publication. Explore the world of a clothing designer, fashion journalist, boutique owner and other
career opportunities available in the clothing and textiles industries. 2010 ed. 27 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Jobs in Housing and
Interior Design – LS 1282
Many professionals work together to create a house, long before it becomes a home. Explore the careers of an architect, general contractor, interior
designer, and other related professionals. Learn how their combined knowledge turns the idea of a house into a reality. See what each job entails, planning, meeting clients, solving problems and completing a project. Also covers required education, experience, and necessary business acumen. 2010 ed. 29 min.
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Retail, Marketing, and Sales –
FH 1224
People who enjoy dealing with others and connecting them with products they want are a natural for a rewarding
career in retail, marketing, or sales. Spend some face time with a retail sales manager, a merchandise manager, a distribution manager,
a marketing manager, a promotions manager, a public relations specialist, an advertising sales agent, a real estate
agent/broker, and an e-commerce specialist. 2009 ed.21 min.
DVD . . . . . . .$120
Careers in Hospitality Service & Adventure – LZ 1193
Discover rewarding career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Get the inside scoop about jobs in hotel and
restaurant management through engaging interviews. Educational, personal and professional requirements are discussed. Learn why
thoughtfulness and goodwill are essential for success in these careers. 2009 ed. 18 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100
Spotlight on Careers in Travel
and Hospitality – FH 1188
JetBlue is dedicated to bringing service back to air travel. HK Hotels, infused with charm and Old World service,
has been featured in Conde’ Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure. Eric Brinker tells how he overcame severe dyslexia to become JetBlue’s Director of Customer
Experience and Henry Kallan, President of HK Hotels, recalls how he emigrated from the former Czechoslovakia at the age of 21 and got
started in the hotel industry as a busboy. 2007 ed. 17 min.
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Internet Careers: Front-End, Back-End & E-Everywhere – CP 1158
This program travels the Web to explore Internet careers in three main areas: The front end, back end, and
everywhere in between. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online.
2008 ed. 24 min.
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Ad Infinitum: The Many Paths into Advertising – FH 1159
Who goes into advertising? How do you break in? And what does it take to succeed once you get there? This program
goes to New York City-based Euro RSCG, one of the world’s largest ad agencies, to find out. 2006 ed. 60 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180
Advertising, Public Relations, & Marketing Careers – CYC 1208 ADVERTISING:
Follows graduating advertising students as they intern at an advertising agency. They show and
discuss how every day is constantly changing and different at an agency. They spend time in different departments such as creative,
account relations, and media buying.
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Follows graduating public- relations students as they intern at a TV station and a PR agency. They
show and discuss the challenges of wearing many hats and doing everything during a special event. What they like best is helping their clients grow and accomplish their
objectives.
MARKETING:
Follows graduating marketing majors as they finish their internships and seek full time positions. The variety of tasks, travel, and meeting
new people are what they like best about a career in marketing. (No preview) 2006 ed. 60 min.
3DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180
Career Cluster: Marketing, Sales & Services – CE 1057
Helps students understand the myriad career opportunities in marketing, sales, & service industries. Topics
include job availability, education & travel requirements, and salary ranges. Viewers will see successful professionals discuss their own marketing career
choices, how they entered those fields, overcame obstacles, and eventually climbed the ladder of success. Seven different career
pathways leading to 35 different job titles are highlighted.
2008ed. 25 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$170
Career Cluster: Hospitality
& Tourism – CE 1058
Helps students understand the myriad career opportunities in hospitality & tourism. Topics include job
availability, education & travel requirements, and salary ranges. Viewers will see successful professionals discuss their own hospitality & tourism career choices, how they entered those fields, overcame obstacles, & eventually climbed the ladder of success. Seven different career pathways leading to 35 different job titles are highlighted.
2008ed. 25 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$170
Spotlight on Careers in Entrepreneurship – FH 1040
Kinko’s has grown to more than 1,500 stores and 23,000 employees worldwide. Pleasant Rowland’s American Girl
dolls made her $700 million when she sold her company to Mattel. How did these incredible entrepreneurs do it? Section one profiles
Orfalea, who talks about overcoming dyslexia while growing up and his business philosophy, which is based on his
freethinking, creative style. In section two, Rowland describes her motivation in creating the American Girls and how her special
approach to marketing and distribution has helped make them so popular.
2007 ed. 20 min
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Careers to Consider: The Hospitality Industry – MEC 1018
Hospitality is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, encompassing a wide variety of occupations
and career paths. Illustrates the exciting opportunities offered by the industry. Viewers are introduced to three main areas of
expertise – hotel management, culinary arts, and tourism –with detailed explanations of important jobs in each. The challenges of
working as a hotel general manager, business center supervisor, front desk supervisor, executive chef, food scientist, professional
food server, commercial pilot, bed-and-breakfast innkeeper, and cruise ship manager are revealed with the help of expert
interviews and high-energy visuals.
2008 ed. 23 min.
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Starting Fresh: How I Found a Job with a Troubled Background – LIN 975
Follow Join Trey, a young man with a troubled past, as he tries to make a fresh start. Ready to find a job, Trey takes his audience on an
entertaining, educational ride as he records his own video documentary of the job hunting process. Trey’s documentary lets his audience learn the
pitfalls and secrets of finding a job, especially with a criminal past. When viewers apply his techniques and lessons to their own
personal job search, they should have the same positive outcome as Trey. 2007 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Your Hired: Skills You Need to Get the Job You Want – LIN 972
What does it take to get a job in today’s demanding workplace? Do you have the skills on every employer’s wish
list? Identifies the skills all workers need – whether they’re in the office, on the construction site, or working retail. Some skills have to do with the personal qualities of honesty and enthusiasm. People skills
are all about teamwork and working well with others. Learn how to develop the skills you need to get the job you want. 2007 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Spotlight on Careers in Fitness
and Sports – FH 1039
Cindy Sites was a ballet dancer & Ray Anderson played football and baseball in college. Section one focuses on
Sites’ success as owner of Go Figure Fitness, a small chain of studios where she and her staff teach her Figure Method—a combination
of Pilates, yoga, and classical ballet technique. Section two tracks the career of Anderson from Stanford University and Harvard Law School, to sports agent, to Vice President of NFL Operations. 2007 ed. 17 min. DVD. . . . . . . . . .
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Restaurant Orientation – FH 1009
Shot in several popular Philadelphia locations, this DVD shows students what it’s like to work in the restaurant
industry. The program is composed of short, quick sound bites by the people who know the business best; waiters, bartenders, chefs,
hosts, managers, owners, etc. Comments run the gamut such as salary, hours, employee turnover, important skills sets, rewards and career opportunities.
2006 ed. 14 min
DVD. . . . . . . . .$80
Where are the Jobs? Finding Job Leads and Openings – LIN 908
Cold calling, networking, informational interviewing, friends and relatives, the Internet--there are many ways to
find a job. The most effective job search combines several different methods to find job leads and openings. Gain an edge on how to find the right job for you. 2005 ed. 17
min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Great Careers in Two Years
or Less- LIN 837
Are you searching for a career that doesn’t require a long-term commitment in college or training? Do you want
a career field that will still be “hot” in the next ten years? Provides information you need for a successful
career in a field that takes less than two years of study. Examples include entrepreneurship, dental assistant, office
administration, and cosmetology.
2005 ed. 32 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Lavish Gala: Behind the Scenes – CE 752
Imagine attending an elegant gala event for 900 people. Behind-the-scenes look at a black-tie gala held at
the Hyatt Regency in Dallas. Interviews with professional meeting planners and hotel staff provide valuable insights into producing
such an event. Students will obtain a real-world outlook on production skills, procedures, and techniques utilized in catering and other specialized food-related
operations. Key players, from the meeting planner to the banquet department, are shown performing their duties.
2003 ed. 22 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$140
Careers in Marketing
(PowerPoint CD) – CE 768
What is marketing and what types of opportunities are available in this industry. Suggests educational requirements,
experience needed, and salary ranges for various positions. 2004 ed.
30 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60
Jobs, Careers, and Education (PowerPoint CD) – CE 864
A guide for students to understand the relationships between education and their career choices. Highlights
important issues such as mentors, networking, relocation, and how to critique their own lifestyle. Sensitive subjects such as
stereotypes and gender biases are discussed. Presentation is very helpful for those students who are wondering how to prepare
for life after high school. 2006 ed.
77 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85
Careers in Apparel & Textiles (PowerPoint CD) – CE 766
Explores four major areas: clothing services; clothing production and management; textile and clothing design;
and merchandising and retailing. 2004 ed.
16 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
Careers in Fashion
(PowerPoint CD) – CE 767
Do you have a flair for fashion? Why not turn the flair into a career? You can work as a model, show coordinator,
make-p artist, hair stylist, modeling agency executive or any of the other jobs needed in the fashion industry. 2004 ed.
17 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . .$50
Career Development Dress and Groom for the
Workplace – JS 1280
Presents fundamental principles of dressing for success for job interviews and in the workplace. Shows visual examples to reinforce what works and what
doesn’t in formal offices, as well as in “blue- collar” work environments. Also provides tips for creative shopping methods to help viewers find appropriate
clothes and develop a style that best presents their personality. Shows how to care for a wardrobe and use accessories to enhance an outfit.(No preview) 2009 ed. 30 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200
Goal Setting: Define & Achieve
Your Dream Life – LIN 1194
Shannon Miller, the most decorated American gymnast in history, hosts this important video on goal setting.
Shannon guides viewers to clearly identify, set goals, and eliminate the obstacles keeping them from achieving their dream life. Follow two young people, Andy and
Stephanie, as they take Shannon’s advice and work through each step, achieving their own life success. 2008 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . .. . . . . . . . .$130
First Impressions: Etiquette and Work Habits for New Employees – FH 948
A bad first impression is hard to shake – something Jason, Marita, and Chris are about to find out on their first day at work. Shows students’ common workplace etiquette
such as appearance, dress, attitude, and work habits. 2005 ed. 22 min.
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Hire Education: 10 Ways to get a Great Job – LIN 795
Whether you’ve just been handed a “pink slip”, are searching for your first job, or are re-entering the workforce,
this program provides the help you need. It includes 10 ways to find a great job such as networking, informational interviews, job fairs, Internet classifieds and job
applications. Experts and new employees tell how these techniques work and give suggestions to help you find the right job.
2005 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
CyberSafety – FH 1237
What harm could come from typing at the computer, chatting with online pals? Unfortunately, many young people
who spend hours in chat rooms, or post sensitive information on the Internet, have little or no idea of the risks involved. Warns students about how vulnerable they are whenever they venture into the cyber realm—-even when they think they’re among “friends.” Explaining how to take precautions in chat rooms,
on social networking sites, and anywhere that predators lurk, the program strongly advises against physically meeting any online acquaintance. Commentary from experts and
questions from peers reinforce the notion of an irreversible, virtual footprint –-a trail that all Internet users leave which can
later be used against them. 2008 ed. 19 min.
DVD . . . . . . . . .$110
Job Survival: Keeping and
Advancing Your Job – LIN 796
Most people want to do well on the job and get ahead. But, not everyone has the skills necessary to hang on to
their job and move up the career ladder. Provides strategies for job survival including adjusting to the work environment, personal
qualities, dressing appropriately, developing people skills, assessing job performance, and using problem solving skills. Includes interviews with
employees and employers to illustrate strategies for keeping and advancing in your job. 2005 ed. 20 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Head to Toe: Grooming & Dressing for the Best Possible You! - LIN 782
Does the way you look accurately reflect who you are and where you want to go in life? Do you always make your
best impression? How good are your choices when it comes to clothing, hair, and makeup? Whether its business casual or warehouse
comfortable, improve your appearance with the techniques suggested by our experts. Find out why image is everything
and how to use it to your advantage, with the perfect tie, the right jewelry, and the proper shoes. Every successful person knows that looking your best leads
to being your best. 2004 ed. 22 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Minding Your Manners! Practical Etiquette for Everyday – LIN 783
You may know which fork to use, but do you know how to make an introduction? What about the dos and don’ts
of a business luncheon? Or the proper way to address supervisors? A practical guide for everyday etiquette – from handling a phone call, to assisting a customer,
to maintaining a friendship, to dining with new acquaintances. Useful advice to put you at ease in almost any situation. 2004 ed. 22 min.
DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130
Looking Great at Work: From
Business Casual to Hygiene – LS 665
Explains traditional white-collar business look and how to knot a tie. Learn to interpret different levels of “business
casual” and dress for success. Part II offers practical advice on hygiene, grooming, bathing, & hair care. 2002 ed., 18 min.
DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120
Skills for Real World Survival (PowerPoint CD) – CE 863
Illustrates the skills students will need to achieve academic, life, and occupational goals. Explores communication,
analytical, personal, interpersonal, organization, and occupational skills. Students will learn to communicate with peers, adapt to new
groups, and analyze their own academic and work progress. 2006 ed.
148 SLIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150
