Job Seeking Skills & Career Guidance
Resumes/Cover Letters
Resumes and Cover Letters: The Inside Scoop – LIN 973 The cover letter and resume are two very 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. VHS $120 DVD $130
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
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. VHS $120, 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 VHS/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. VHS $120 DVD $130
Effective Resumes and Job Applications - LS 190 High-interest video provides job applicants with pragmatic advice about selling resumes and job applications. A professional counselor helps an applicant rewrite his resume and cover letter. Shows how some firms use complex application forms as a screening device and how to fill out the forms to create a favorable impression. 2000 ed. 30 min. (SALE) VHS/DVD $110
Interviewing
How to Make the Most of an Interview: Before, During, and After – 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. VHS $120 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. VHS $120, 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. VHS/DVD $110
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. VHS $120 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. VHS $120 DVD $130
Job Search Strategies - LS 191 Superior jobs often go to the best game player, not the most qualified. Shows how to play the job-search game with the odds on your side. Demonstrates using multiple strategies including the Internet to land an interview. Topics include want-ad traps, networking, arranging an advice interview, bypassing personnel departments, and benefits and negatives of using employment agencies. 2000 ed. 23 min. (SALE) VHS/DVD $110
Sell Yourself: Successful Job Interviewing - LS 201 Teaches younger applicants how to sell themselves during the job interview. Dramatic and humorous reenactments demonstrate how to handle tough interviewer questions. Shows both how to and how not to act, dress, and answer questions. Appropriate for both entry-level and mid-management job applications. 1999 ed. 22 min. VHS/DVD $110
The Selling Process (PowerPoint CD) – CE 747 Prospective employees sell their abilities to employers; whereas, companies sell their products to customers. PowerPoint presentation discusses the role of selling in the job-seeking process by illustrating methods for identifying an employer’s wants and needs in the decision-making process. 2003 ed. 59 slides $90
Career Exploration/Development
Career Exploration
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. VHS $120 DVD $130
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. VHS $120 DVD $130
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 VHS/DVD $70
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. VHS $120, DVD $130
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
Think Small: Finding Big Jobs in Small Business – JI 854 Seven of ten non-governmental workers are employed by small business. Eighty percent of job growth comes from these same companies. Job seekers should be aware that work in small business is often different: You could work directly with the owner/family members. Small businesses are often fast-paced, but directions/priorities can change abruptly. Employees must often wear several hats. There is often less structure—employees must plan and manage their time. 2002 ed. 25 min. VHS/DVD $160
The Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications – CP 798 Looks at opportunities to design, produce, exhibit, perform, write, or publish in a variety of media, including theater, film, textiles, newspaper, radio, and television. Includes interviews with a cable broadcast engineer, newspaper reporter, professional actor, commercial artist, and a TV director/producer. 2004 ed. 24 min. VHS/DVD $110
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. VHS $120 DVD $130
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
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. VHS/DVD $140
Careers: Sales & Service – CE 677 Sales and service jobs are booming as American’s spend more time eating out and shopping. Discusses education, training, and experience needed. Covers working conditions, salary ranges, and job outlook. Includes positions such as real estate agents & brokers, retail buyers, customer service managers, purchasing managers and e-commerce managers. 2001 ed., 20 min. VHS/DVD $120
Career Self-Assessment: Where Do You Fit In? - LS 314 An introduction to career planning to give your students a solid grounding in the realities of the working world. Helps viewers connect talents and interests to current career opportunities. Viewers learn to identify the basic career clusters and select one that best fits their talents and interests. 2001 ed. 26 min. VHS/DVD $110
Behind the Scenes: Hospitality/Hotels – MEC 613 Find out what happens at a major hotel from guest check in to check out. Discover how hotel employees are trained to insure that the guest has a pleasant and comfortable stay. Discusses job opportunities in the hospitality industry from entry level up to hotel manager. 2000 ed. 20 min. VHS/DVD $110
Careers in Marketing – CE 606 Career opportunities in marketing cover the gamut from e-commerce, advertising, product research & management, and sales to nonprofit organizations. Many broad careers with options within those careers are shown. Marketing professionals discuss education and training requirements, skills and talents needed, advancement opportunities, and salary ranges. 2001 ed. 20 min. VHS/DVD $120
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
Careers in Hospitality and Tourism – CE 620 From restaurants to resorts, the entertainment industry is exciting and challenging. Listen to a chef, front desk manager, sales director, event coordinator, and travel agent. A hospitality professor and the general managers of a hotel and restaurant discuss the positive and negative aspects of employment in this field. Topics include work conditions, educational requirements, salary expectations, and suggestions for success. 2001 ed. 24 min. $120
Career Development
Them and US: Cultural Awareness – LS 957 We’re all prejudiced about prejudice. We stereotype our stereotypes. We’re biased about our biases. We create people types called “us” and “them.” But every “us” is somebody else’s “them.” Explores common thinking habits to show how they can easily lead to hidden assumptions, bias, and prejudice. Stereotype and prejudice is not limited to the ignorant or close minded. Its beginnings lie in the need to group people into categories and to identify clear “us” and “those” groups. 2007 ed. 25 min. VHS/DVD $120
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. VHS/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
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. VHS $120 DVD $130
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. VHS $120 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. VHS $120 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. VHS $120 DVD $130
An Introduction to the Rules of Work: How to Succeed on the Job – LIN 707 You’ve got the job, now what? Other than showing up for work every day – and on time- is that all there is to be a success at work? Gives basic guidelines that will help employees develop good work habits. Tells how the rules of work can help you, your employees, or students be successful on the job. Includes tips on attitude, being on time, appropriate dress, job performance, following company policies, getting along, ethical behavior, and problem solving. 2000 ed. 26 min VHS $120 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. VHS/DVD $110
Grooming, Dressing, and Body Language: Improve Your Total Image – LIN 656 First impressions last! Learn the basic styles of dress for work, tips on grooming, and how to enhance your total image. Clothing selection tips for both “professional” and “business casual.” See how posture and body language impact your professional image. 1999 ed. 33 min. VHS $120 DVD $130
Goal Away: Setting and Achieving Goals – LIN 687 Shows how proper planning can help turn goals and dreams into reality. Suggests that short term, intermediate, and long-term goals should be both realistic and measurable. Gives examples of barriers and how to overcome them to accomplish your personal objectives. 2001 ed. 27 min. VHS $120 DVD $130
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