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fast moving video game style this series is specially find a job -- the internet. Learn how to get the tools you
developed to hold the attention of the viewer while giving need to search the web for the best job opportunities
useful up-to-date interview information. available world-wide. Find out how to make the internet
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As an instructor how many times do you need to tell your
students why a limp hand shake, a question aimed at the BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB
floor and a wrinkled shirt are all things that send a negative WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE
non-verbal message? Designed specifically for the video Need a well paying job, but don't have a college degree.
game generation, this video introduces up-to-date Don't sweat it! There are plenty of good jobs out there for
communication tips. The topics focus on grooming, image, applicants who can prove their worth to an employer. This
eye contact and the handshake; how to read non-verbal informative tape will help you find a good job even
queues displayed by the interviewer and what those queues without a college degree by packing your accomplishments
mean are also covered in detail. Learn to detect when it is and preparing your resume for job interviews. Learn how
best to redirect a conversation because you've gone too far. to sell the 'real you' and get the good job you want.
This video is packed with creative, energetic dialog -- a Training Level : Junior High through Adult
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part of the role of a human resources department is to
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be done online, Zappos.com believes that the business will required changing the company's culture to a culture of
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team approach to management and manufacturing. Such a beneficial to both the business and its employees.
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that management and the union traditionally took.
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0.13 hr – Yr : 2007 - $79.95 FEATURING XEROX CORPORATION
In 2002, Xerox Corporation was struggling. A new CEO,
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COMPENSATION: FEATURING TEXAS hoped would bring Xerox back to greatness. One of her
INSTRUMENTS key strategies was to deploy lean Six Sigma, a
It has become clear that paying a minimal to medium fixed methodology for analyzing business processes and finding
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to push the performance envelope. A well-implemented hoped that lean Six Sigma would help return the company
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UNION-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS:
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CONSULTING between General Motors and the United Auto Workers,
Human resources, or employees, are the lifeblood for any both of whom realized that the then-current path of
successful company. But it is not enough to simply have management/labor/union relations in the U.S. auto industry
employees. Organizational effectiveness is dependent on in the early 1980's was crippling their ability to be
the successful management of a company's human competitive with foreign auto makers. Saturn and the UAW
resources. Human resource management ensures that a staked the success of their experiment on the success of a
company's human resources are there at the right time, in team approach to management and manufacturing. Such a
the right number, in the right position, with the right skills, relationship of cooperation allowed Saturn and the UAW to
and working towards meeting the company's goals. In this rethink and model differently their approaches to the roles
way, human resource management is invaluable. that management and the union traditionally took.
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CORPORATION INSTRUMENTS
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management technology and services, uses talent salary regardless of output does not encourage employees
management to attract exceptional people and develop to push the performance envelope. A well-implemented
future leaders. The explosive global growth of Xerox in incentive plan gives employees the motivation to achieve
recent years, paired with the company's drive to remain the and surpass performance goals. From reflection seismology
industry vanguard, requires forward thinking employees to DLP technology, Texas Instruments has been on the
who remain on the cutting edge through continuous leading edge since 1930. Texas Instruments has
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CRITIQUING THE FIRST DRAFT
Writing Professional writers discuss the importance of writing and
ARGUMENTATIVE REPORTS revision. Information is presented on identifying and
Program 21 of 26 in a video series called Technical strengthening the thesis statement, matching paragraphs to
Reporting (TRW-101 through TRW-126). the outline, using quotations and transitions appropriately.
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic A short classroom session is included in which the
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a instructor and students critique a sample paper.
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Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one CRITIQUING THE SECOND DRAFT
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in Examples of research papers are provided as a review of
career/life experience. elements to be considered in the second draft including
Training Level : College through Adult sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, pronoun
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writing lab provides additional examples of common errors
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING and corrections
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neutral statement into an arguable one. Information is
presented on the importance of understanding the audience DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
in order to be persuasive; interviews with trial attorneys are Program 14 of 26 in a video series called Technical
included. Students are given information on methods for Reporting.
establishing credibility, proving the thesis through This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
inductive or deductive reasoning, avoiding the dangers of formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
jumping to conclusions, using logical fallacies and making day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
personal attacks. Suggestions are made for strengthening procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
the paper by acknowledging opposing views. feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
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career/life experience.
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS Training Level : College through Adult
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Reporting.
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic DISCOVERING IDEAS:THE CANON OF
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a INVENTION
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, Introduces the first of the five canons of classical rhetoric,
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, offering insights from contemporary psychology into the
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. task of generating ideas for writing. The lesson explains
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one how to analyze audience from the classical, psychological
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in and social perspectives. The lesson explores techniques for
career/life experience. discovering information through personal knowledge as
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CRITIQUING IN THE CLASSROOM
Interviews with professional writers are included to DOCUMENTING SOURCES
supplement a classroom session on writing critiques. Information is presented on documenting statements and
Training Level : High School through Adult ideas that are not your own and preparing a Works Cited or
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formatting quotes, citing books, articles, and online
CRITIQUING THE ARGUMENT materials. Examples are provided using both MLA and
Reviews elements of good argumentative writing, provides APA styles with references to other professional
examples for students to critique. Session with students in stylebooks.
class is included. Training Level : High School through Adult
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FEASIBILITY STUDIES day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
Program 23 of 26 in a video series called Technical procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
Reporting. feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
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formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
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procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, Training Level : College through Adult
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Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in INTERNET RESEARCH
career/life experience. Program 11 of 26 in a video series called Technical
Training Level : College through Adult Reporting.
DVD - $59.00 This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
FORMAL TECHNICAL REPORTS day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
Program 18 of 26 in a video series called Technical procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
Reporting. feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, career/life experience.
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, Training Level : College through Adult
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. DVD - $59.00
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in LABORATORY REPORTS
career/life experience. Program 13 of 26 in a video series called Technical
Training Level : College through Adult Reporting.
DVD - $59.00 This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
GATHERING INFORMATION day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
Makes suggestions for ensuring relevance, timeliness and procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
value of gathered information. Presents information on feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
choosing general or specialized materials, evaluating Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
sources for authority and bias, evaluating online sources that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
for authenticity and credibility. Tips are given for taking career/life experience.
notes, using direct quotes, paraphrasing, summarizing, Training Level : College through Adult
using key word notes and differentiating between fact and DVD - $59.00
opinion.Warnings are given about plagiarism and
suggestions made on how to avoid unintentional LAYOUT AND DESIGN
plagiarism. Program 20 of 26 in a video series called Technical
Training Level : High School through Adult Reporting.
DVD – Yr : 2001 - $69.95 This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
IDENTIFYING GRAMMATICAL AND day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
MECHANICAL ERRORS procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
Reviews criteria for checking the paper for grammatical feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
and mechanical errors while looking for sentence unity and Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
good paragraph construction. ôDr. Grammarö reviews that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
basic rules of grammar through examples that include career/life experience.
problems with sentence structure, comma splices, sentence Training Level : College through Adult
fragments, capitalization, sentence clarity, spelling and DVD - $59.00
word use.Techniques for proofreading the final draft are
included. LOGS, NOTES AND DOCUMENTATION
Training Level : High School through Adult Program 2 of 26 in a video series called Technical Reporting.
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used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a day-to-day basis.
These include process descriptions, procedure manuals,
INSPECTION AND EVALUATION laboratory reports, proposals, feasibility studies, press releases,
REPORTS and research reports. Technical Reporting is not a basic writing
Program 6 of 26 in a video series called Technical course, but one that builds on skills learned in other writing
Reporting. courses or in career/life experience.
Training Level : College through Adult
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NARROWING THE FOCUS PLANNING RESEARCH
Presents information on selecting and narrowing a topic Program 8 of 26 in a video series called Technical
including the importance of choosing a subject of interest, Reporting.
making sure the subject can be adequately covered given This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
the assigned paper length and time. Students are provided formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
techniques for asking focusing questions and working with day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
available resources. procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
Training Level : High School through Adult feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
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that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
OCCURRENCE REPORTS career/life experience.
Program 5 of 26 in a video series called Technical Training Level : College through Adult
Reporting. DVD - $59.00
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a PREPARING A TENTATIVE OUTLINE
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, Students are shown how to organizing ideas into phrase or
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, sentence outlines, how to maintain balance with supportive
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. statements, rearrange main points with subheadings and to
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one fine-tune and reformulate the thesis. Suggestions are made
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in for using the outline to change the direction of the paper,
career/life experience. dealing with the problem of discovering new information
Training Level : College through Adult and lack of supporting evidence.
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ORGANIZING IDEAS:THE CANON OF PREPARING A WORKING
ARRANGEMENT BIBLIOGRAPHY: DEVELOPING A
Introduces the second of the five canons of classical TENTATIVE THESIS
rhetoric, to form a context for the presentation of current Presents information on classifying and categorizing
methods for organizing text. Lesson 8 of 22. Series: A materials into overview, focusing, and supporting materials;
Writer's Exchange identifying and using primary and secondary sources
0.5 hr DVD - $99.00 appropriately; preparing a working bibliography;
formatting note cards for books, periodicals, newspapers,
OVERVIEW: COMMUNICATING YOUR and electronic materials.Information is presented on
IDEAS formulating a tentative thesis, using precise language, the
Reviews basic English composition skills: expressive, importance of supporting the thesis with facts and limiting
persuasive and informative writing emphasizing the writer, the thesis.
reader or content; choosing a topic; techniques for Training Level : High School through Adult
generating ideas; identifying the audience; organizing the DVD – Yr : 2001 - $69.95
paper - paragraph unity, writing smooth transitions,
coordination and subordination. PRESENTATION DELIVERY SKILLS
Training Level : High School through Adult Program 25 of 26 in a video series called Technical
DVD - $69.95 Reporting. This Technical Reporting course covers all of
the basic formats used by industries, businesses, and
agencies on a day-to-day basis. These include process
PERSUASIVE REPORTS descriptions, procedure manuals, laboratory reports,
Program 22 of 26 in a video series called Technical proposals, feasibility studies, press releases, and research
Reporting. reports. Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course,
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic but one that builds on skills learned in other writing
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a courses or in career/life experience.
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, Training Level : College through Adult
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, DVD - $59.00
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one PROCEDURE MANUALS
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in Program 17 of 26 in a video series called Technical
career/life experience. Reporting.
Training Level : College through Adult This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
DVD - $59.00 formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
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that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in REVISING AND EDITING
career/life experience. Makes suggestions for reviewing the content of the paper
Training Level : College through Adult for overall organization, paragraph structure, paragraph
DVD - $59.00 development, slant vs. bias, accuracy and polish.
Techniques are suggested for reworking and polishing the
PROCEDURES introduction and conclusion.
Program 16 of 26 in a video series called Technical Training Level : High School through Adult
Reporting. DVD – Yr : 2001 - $69.95
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a RHETORICAL HERITAGE, MODERN
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, APPLICATIONS
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. Approaches rhetoric both as an academic discipline and
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one applies art, introducing key terms and concepts that will be
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in used in subsequent lessons: rhetoric, the cannons of
career/life experience. rhetoric, the rhetorical situation (writer, reader, subject),
Training Level : College through Adult and historical framework, the lesson explores the territory
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Writer's Exchange
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PROCESSES
Program 15 of 26 in a video series called Technical
Reporting. SPECIALIZED REFERENCES
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic Program 10 of 26 in a video series called Technical
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a Reporting.
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
career/life experience. Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
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PROPOSALS
Program 24 of 26 in a video series called Technical
Reporting. STARTING A COLLABORATIVE WRITING
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic GROUP
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a Introduces the element of collaboration into the writing
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, process, motivates the student to collaborate with peers as
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, well as with the instructor in producing text, and offers
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. guidance in responding to others' writing and in integrating
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one collaborative responses into a finished text. The lesson
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in focuses on sequential collaboration. Lesson 6 of 22. Series:
career/life experience. A Writer's Exchange
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STRATEGIES FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
REFERENCE MATERIALS Program 26 of 26 in a video series called Technical
Program 9 of 26 in a video series called Technical Reporting.
Reporting. This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in career/life experience.
career/life experience. Training Level : College through Adult
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DVD - $59.00
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STYLE THE TRUTH TABLE & LANGUAGE OF
Program 4 of 26 in a video series called Technical SCIENCE
Reporting. Program 12 of 26 in a video series called Technical
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic Reporting.
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
career/life experience. that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
Training Level : College through Adult career/life experience.
DVD - $59.00 Training Level : College through Adult
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TECHNICAL WRITING
Industry-specific business writing is introduced with lively THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: ANALYZING
examples from the world of business and includes CONCEPTS
interviews with top executives from national companies. Explores the meaning of concepts underlying various
Information is presented on the importance of audience events and institutions.
identification, knowledge of purpose and the relationship Closed captioned
between writer and audience. Technical writing examples 0.50 hr DVD – Yr : 2007 - $99.00
include formal studies and reports, documentation of
procedures, and instructions for product construction or use
Training Level : High School through Adult THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: BUILDING
DVD – Yr : 2001 - $69.95 ARGUMENTS
Provides the basic tools of argument: thesis, evidence,
THE ABSTRACT examples and appeals; counterarguments, concessions and
The abstract is presented as restating or paraphrasing a qualifiers.
written work from history, sociology, political science, or Closed captioned
psychology and condensing it into a summary. Students are 0.50 hr DVD – Yr : 2007 - $99.00
given steps in writing an abstract with examples from
social sciences and politics. THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: DISCOVERING
Training Level : High School through Adult VOICE
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works of art.
THE EXPLICATION AND CRITIQUE Closed captioned
The explication is presented as an explanatory paper in 0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00
literature, fine arts or philosophy. Information is provided
on critiquing a work for style, use of symbolism and THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: EVALUATING
analysis of meaning; differences from a research paper are AND ORGANIZING
pointed out with examples from novels and poems. The Introduces skills for developing criteria to make an
critique is presented as either an evaluation, reaction or argument of value
review. Closed captioned
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THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: EXPLAINING
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WRITING RELATIONSHIPS
Summarizes the research of the past twenty years on the Examines the elements of narrative writing: developing a
psychological and cognitive processes involved in writing thesis, exploring beginnings, paragraphing and concluding.
and relates current cognitive models of this process to the Closed captioned
classical canons of rhetoric. The lesson discusses internal 0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00
and external psychological and social influences on the
writing process. Lesson 2 of 22.
Series: A Writer's Exchange THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: EXPLORING
0.50 hr DVD - $ 99.00 THE PROCESS
Introduces the writing process, focusing on invention,
delivery and revision.
Closed captioned
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THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: IMAGINING THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING
SOLUTIONS ARGUMENTS
Analyzes the causes of a problem, and applies the elements Provides tools for writers to move beyond agreement or
of argument to seeking out solutions. disagreement, toward more complex arguments of others.
Closed captioned Closed captioned
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THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: INTEGRATING THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: BUILDING
RESEARCH SUPPORT
Provides guidelines for research using MLA or APA Develops argumentative skills through exploring
format. definitions.
Closed captioned Closed captioned
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THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: RESPONDING THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY:
TO ARGUMENTS DOCUMENTING RESEARCH
Develops logical strategies to respond to arguments Presents skills and standards for documenting
external to the writer. argumentative research papers, in-text and in Works
Closed captioned Cited/Reference pages.
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 Closed captioned
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THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: SEARCHING
FOR CAUSES THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: EVERYDAY
Investigates the causes of behaviors, events or trends. RESEARCH
Closed captioned Employs narration, observation, evaluation, analysis and
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 argument in writing for an everyday purpose.
Closed captioned
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RADICALLY
Communicates an effort to escape conventional thought THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: FINDING
patterns to imagine and write about something outside HIDDEN ARGUMENTS
common intellectual activity. Reveals the disguises of hidden arguments and introduces
Closed captioned particular strategies for seeing through the disguises.
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 Closed captioned
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING 0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00
WITH AGILITY
Further develops rhetorical skills emphasizing THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: GATHERING
counterargument, concessions and qualifiers, in writing an RESEARCH
argument of value. Introduces the process of selecting primary and secondary
Closed captioned sources for research on a specific topic.
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 Closed captioned
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THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING
WITH COMPLEXITY THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY:
Explores the Hegelian dialectic, in developing an argument INTEGRATING RESEARCH
of crisis. Provides tools for integrating external sources into the
Closed captioned writing of a research paper, using MLA or APA format.
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 Closed captioned
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THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING
WITH INTENSITY THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: REFINING A
Balances a writer's credibility and intensity in arguing the THESIS
future. Deepens the examination of a central idea, through
Closed captioned investigating the origins of an event or trend.
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 Closed captioned
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00
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THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: THE that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in
ELEMENTS OF ARGUMENT career/life experience.
Reviews the basic elements of argumentative writing, Training Level : College through Adult
concentrating on an unresolved event from the past. DVD - $59.00
Closed captioned
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 WRITING A RESEARCH ESSAY
Introduces an intermediary step to writing a research paper
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: VOICING AN without going through all of the steps in research or
compiling an extensive bibliography. Using a single source,
ARGUMENT students write a research essay based on a current event
Explores the unique voice of the writer through delving from a newspaper on the date of their birth. Students learn
into underlying meanings. about writing styles, organizing their information, writing a
Closed captioned thesis statement, developing their paragraphs and checking
0.50 hr DVD - Yr : 2007 - $99.00 the finished paper.
Closed captioned
USING THE LIBRARY Training Level : High School through Adult
Reviews the myriad sources and services available in DVD - $69.95
libraries and how they can be accessed.Provides an
introduction to the various categories of research materials WRITING THE FIRST DRAFT
and classification systems; presents information on online Emphasizes importance of working from the outline for the
and computer-based systems including catalogs, periodical first draft. Suggests techniques for paragraph development
indexes, specialized indexes, government information and by separating note cards by topic headings, matching
multi-media sources. detailed notes to outline, interpreting information, using
Closed captioned transitions, crediting sources, and avoiding plagiarism.
Training Level : High School through Adult Guidelines are presented for selecting and incorporating
DVD – Yr : 2001 - $69.95 quotations in the paper with suggestions for paragraph
development and unity.
USING ELECTRONIC SOURCES Training Level : High School through Adult
Information is provided on retrieving, evaluating and using DVD - $69.95
information from computer-based sources including online
catalogs, internet search tools and CD-ROM or DVD WRITING WITH AN EXPRESSIVE AIM
databases. Techniques for searching commercial online Introduces one of the three major aims of writing, the
databases are presented along with information on using expressive - defining the expressive aim, illustrating
search engines and internet directories. Criteria for judging commonly used techniques for achieving that aim using
the quality and reliability of web-based sources are knowledge by participation and knowledge by observation,
presented. exemplifies common types of expressive aim writing, and
Training Level : High School through Adult models reading and responding to expressive aim writing.
DVD - $69.95 Lesson 3 of 22, Series: A Writer's Exchange.
0.50 hr DVD - $99.00
VISUAL SUPPORTS
Program 19 of 26 in a video series called Technical WRITING WITH AN INFORMATIVE AIM
Reporting. Introduces the kind of writing students most often
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic encounter in the academic and work world: writing that
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a communicates information and explains a topic. The lesson
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions, describes the characteristics of referential aim writing,
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals, prepares the student to write with this aim, and allows the
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports. student to analyze and respond to a text with this aim.
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one Lesson 9 of 22. Series: A Writer's Exchange.
that builds on skills learned in other writing courses or in 0.50 hr DVD - $99.00
career/life experience.
Training Level : College through Adult
DVD - $59.00 WRITING DESCRIPTION
Explains the use of describing characters and places in
expressive writing by the use of multiple examples of both
WHAT IS TECHNICAL WRITING? student and professional writing. The lesson models the
Program 1 of 26 in a video series called Technical analysis of the use of description in expressive writing and
Reporting. provides guidelines for writing effective description.
This Technical Reporting course covers all of the basic Lesson 5 of 22. Series: A Writer's Exchange.
formats used by industries, businesses, and agencies on a 0.50 hr DVD - $99.00
day-to-day basis. These include process descriptions,
procedure manuals, laboratory reports, proposals,
feasibility studies, press releases, and research reports.
Technical Reporting is not a basic writing course, but one
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WRITING NARRATION cheesecake
Prepares the student to write a paper using narration to Closed Captioned
achieve an expressive aim. The lesson motivates the Grade level: grades 9 to adult
student to incorporate narration into expressive aim writing 18 min DVD – Yr : 2008 - $79.95
by providing examples of such writing accompanied by
extensive analyzes of both written product and writing CONFESSIONS OF AN EVENT PLANNER
processes and by suggesting specific guideline for writing An interview and behind the scenes footage with Dena
effective narration. Lesson 4 of 22. Series: A Writer's Marie Modica, Director of Sales and Marketing for Solera
Exchange. Restaurant and Event Center, gives the audience insight
0.50 hr DVD - $99.00 into the career of an event planner. This program teaches
viewers about:
The education and training that is helpful to break into this
Career Education profession
CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY SERVICE & the salary range for this career
ADVENTURE The long-term career outlook for an event planner
As you explore the many career options available in The types of event planners that exist
today‟s world, you may want to take a fresh look at an The "highs and lows" of the job
exciting choice. Careers in Hospitality Service and Provides a brief tour of an event center and a party rental
Adventure goes behind the scenes to show all the facility.
possibilities of a career in hospitality management. You‟ll Closed Captioned.
learn from people working in the field about restaurant Grade level: grades 9-adult
management, hotel management and event and conference 15 min DVD – Yr : 2008 - $79.95
management.
An education in hospitality management can lead to a CONFESSIONS OF INTERIOR DESIGNER
career at restaurants, hotels, resorts, or even the high seas Brandi Hagen shows students exactly what it takes to be an
to manage hospitality on a cruise ship. Careers in interior designer. Hear Brandi discuss the education needed
Hospitality: Service and Adventure provides an up-to-date to succeed in the field, and the pros and cons of a
overview of the hospitality industry. professional interior design career.
Closed Captioned In addition to showing us her office and a client meeting,
Grade Level: grades 7-Adult Brandi gives an inside tour of several designer showrooms.
18 min DVD – Yr : 2009 - $79.95 Closed Captioned.
Grade level: grades 9-adult
CONFESSIONS OF A MONTESSORI 13 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $79.95
TEACHER & IN-HOME CHILDCARE
CONFESSIONS OF A FASHION DESIGNER
PROVIDER Winner of 2007 Telly Award
Peer into the world of experienced Montessori teachers and The formal dresses of DeBora Rachelle Designs have been
in-home childcare providers in this insightful video. worn at major award programs and formal dances all over
Through interviews and live foot age of the experts, the world.
students will discover what it takes to succeed in these Learn what it takes to be a successful fashion designer and
professions as well as learn: get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a fitting session. See
•Education and training required; how Ms. Rachele designs 100+ dresses per season with
•Salary range; purses and jewelry to match.
•Long-term career outlook; Closed Captioned.
•Typical daily activities; and Grade level: grades 9-adult
•Highs and lows of the job. 12 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $79.95
Closed Captioned.
Grade level: grades 6-adult
15 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $79.95 CONFESSIONS OF A CHEF
Students learn the ropes of being a chef from the
chef/instructors at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary
CONFESSIONS OF A FOOD STYLIST Arts. They'll also spend time with Brenda Langton,
An interview and behind the scenes footage with Lisa chef/owner of Cafe Brenda, as she creates vegetarian and
Golden Schroeder, food stylist, cookbook author and fresh seafood dishes.
teacher, gives the audience insight into the career of a food Also features Ken Goeff (American Regional), Walter
stylist. This program teaches viewers about: Wittwen (Classic Cuisine), Van Keszler (Foundational
The education and training that is helpful to break into this Skills), Bill Niemer (American Regional) and Farley
profession Decker (Garde Manger).
The salary range for this carer, and geographic locations Closed Captioned.
where food stylists can earn a living Grade level: grades 9-adult
The long-term career outlook for a food stylist 15 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $79.95
The "highs and lows" of the job
Demonstrates how to style a sandwich, a prok chop and a
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CAREERS IN FASHION •Public Health Nurse;
A career in fashion involves much more that clothing •In-Home Childcare Provider;
design. Clothing line designers, textile designers, technical •Elementary School Principal;
designers and more all make the industry a success. •Montessori School Director; and
Students will gain greater appreciation for the career of •Pediatrician.
fashion design with this fast-paced, educational video. Closed Captioned.
Closed Captioned. Grade level: grades 9-12
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FOOD CATERING & PRIVATE CHEFS
CAREERS IN INTERIOR DESIGN Exciting careers in food! Chef Andrew Zimmern describes
This video explains the difference between interior catering as the provision of food and service for special
decorating and interior design, with an emphasis on the events. Join Andrew as he interviews industry
latter. Interviews with professionals from a variety of professionals from full-service catering to a private chef.
avenues in the interior design field will provide students It's sure to get students thinking of new and exciting career
with a deeper level of understanding of interior design and options.
the opportunities available in that field. Grade level: grades7-adult
Closed Captioned. 13 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $79.95
Grade level: grades 9-12
17 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $79.95 CAREER EXPLORATION POWERPOINT
LESSON PLANS
FOUR CAREER DAY This PowerPoint helps students explore different careers
4 DVD series and how they relate to their personality and interests.
Complete with assessment and job application. Clear,
FACS CAREERS concise content slides on CD-ROM, with attractive text
Meet real people with fascinating jobs! Presents nine career and graphics. Enhances your current lectures and
opportunities for both males and females in the field of demonstrations.
Family & Consumer Sciences: Presentation Package Includes:
• dietetics, food & nutrition • Review of Careers
• child development • Activities
• interior design & fashion • Careers Quiz
• teaching & entrepreneurship • Related Websites
Covers educational, personal, and professional • Copy-ready Handouts
requirements. Career positions, responsibilities, skills, job Appropriate for grades 6-12.
outlook, advise and more are covered through interviews. Great interactive format. Present on screen or print to
Grade level: grades 7-adult overheads. Mac & Windows compatible. Created in
21 min DVD – Yr : 2002 - $79.95 Microsoft® PowerPoint, but you do not need Microsoft®
PowerPoint to play or print the presentation.
NUTRITION CAREERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY CD-ROM – Yr : 2002 - $49.95
Revised 2006!
From Carrie's career as a sports nutritionist for professional
athletic teams to Tony's career as a public health Career Exploration
nutritionist and Barbara's life as a famous food CAREER ASSESSMENT: FINDING A
entrepreneur, this video presents engaging interviews that CAREER THAT FITS
are sure to excite students. The viewer will learn about a How do you determine what you want to be, the type of job
variety of careers from a nutrition consultant, public or career you want? This on-target program is designed to
relations specialist, registered dietitian, food scientist, food help viewers assess their aptitudes and interests, work style,
stylist, and other food-related professionals. skills, talents, abilities, likes & dislikes to determine which
Closed Captioned. career fields are best for them. Identifies websites to use
Grade level: grades 9-adult for career assessment tests.
22 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $79.95 How do you determine what you want to be, the type of job
or career you want? This on-target program is designed to
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS help viewers assess their aptitudes and interests, work style,
Who better for students to learn from about Early skills, talents, abilities, likes & dislikes to determine which
Childhood careers than professionals who are enjoying career fields are best for them. Identifies websites to use
successful careers? Interviews with a variety of for career assessment tests.
high-energy, engaging professionals who work with Grade Level: Grades 8 through adult
children will illustrate the range of choices for students 18 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $108.00
today. Students will hear from a variety of professionals
including a:
•Kindergarten Teacher;
•Head Start Associate Director of Operations;
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GREAT JOBS WITHOUT A COLLEGE Technology/Hygiene/Assistance; and
DEGREE Entrepreneurship. Includes a brief explanation of
CAREER TRACK certification programs, trade/vocational schools, technical
There are lots of career opportunities for persons without a and associate degrees. Up-to-date, solid content.
college degree. This video explores job categories and tells 23 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $108.00
how you can forge a challenging future without a degree.
Featured careers include TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT TEMPORARY AGENCIES
and Temp-to-Hire; MILITARY CAREERS; A Closer Look
APPRENTICESHIPS (such as plumbers, electricians, What is a temporary agency? How do they work? Can you
carpenters) and careers in COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY. use temp agencies as a way to explore careers? Temp
Each segment features REAL PEOPLE telling about their agencies can be a great way of finding a job you really like.
jobs, their skills, and how to get ahead. Also includes Think about it. You tell the agency the type of work you‟d
persons finding their niche. like to do, and they do the rest! Agencies know who‟s
Grade Level: High school through adult hiring, sets up interviews, and can take the guesswork out
30 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $108.00 of the job search. You‟ll learn everything you need to know
about temporary agencies. You‟ll discover what to ask,
what to expect, benefits, advantages, disadvantages, and
MORE GREAT JOBS WITHOUT A learn about all of the services a temp agency has to offer
COLLEGE DEGREE and how you can take advantage of this sometimes
Not everyone needs or wants a college education, but what overlooked job search tool.This program includes
jobs are available for those without it? This video interviews with temporary agency placement officials who
continues the series on job opportunities for persons share their advice and insight as to how agencies work and
without a college degree. This "48-Hours" style video how they can best suit your needs.
explores some of the hottest fields. Emphasis on 20 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $108.00
MEDICAL TECHNICIANS and other health care jobs;
RETAIL SALES including sales associates, cashiers;
FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY including cooks/bakers, Job Search
wait staff, and entry level management; and SECURITY GROOMING, DRESSING & BODY
GUARDS at airports, banks, hospitals, and corporations. LANGUAGE: TIPS & TECHNIQUES TO
Each segment features real people telling about their jobs,
their skills, training, and how to get ahead. IMPROVE YOUR TOTAL BODY IMAGE
***1/2 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: VIDEO Viewers will learn to improve their total personal and
LIBRARIAN. professional image. They will discover tips to improve
Grade Level: Grades 8-adult grooming habits, and then learn the basic styles of dress for
29 min DVD (with instructor‟s guide) – Yr : 2002 - the workplace and which are the best for them. Includes
$108.00 selection tips for "business casual" and "professional"
workplace, as well as clothing selections for people who do
not work in an office setting. Viewers learn how body
CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING language and posture affect their overall image, and how
What are YOU doing for the rest of your life? What kind of verbal communication can enhance or impair the
job do you want? Do you want a career? This video helps impression you make. This comprehensive video provides
the viewer look at ways to explore career fields to learn everything job seekers need to know to look successful and
more about the options. It tells how to assess interests, improve their total image.
skills, and abilities and suggests ways to use the Grade Level: High school through adult
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training is needed, any licensing or certification. Suggests STARTING FRESH SERIES
job shadowing, internships, volunteering, and part-time This series gives teens through young adults, with a troubled
jobs to learn more about a career field. background, the information they need to get a job. Filmed
Grade Level: Grades 6-12 documentary style, we follow Trey through each phase of his
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Awarded ***1/2 Stars By Video Librarian
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Are you searching for a career that doesn't require a
long-term commitment for college or training? Do you STARTING FRESH: RESUMES AND COVER
want a career field that will still be ‟hot‟ in the next ten to LETTERS FOR THOSE WITH A TROUBLED
twenty years? This program provides the information you BACKGROUND
need for a successful career in a field that takes less than Join Trey, a young man with a troubled past, as he tries to
two years of study. In some fields, you can be working make a fresh start. Knowing his job search process starts with
a resume, Trey shows how to write honest cover letters and
with just a few weeks or months of training. These hot
resumes despite a criminal background. Filmed
fields include: Cosmetology/Massage/Nail Tech; Office
documentary-style, we follow Trey on his successful resume
Administrator/Assistant; Dental writing strategy.
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STARTING FRESH: HOW I FOUND A JOB WITH A you'll learn how to develop the skills you need to get the
TROUBLED BACKGROUND job you want.
Join Trey, a young man with a troubled past, as he tries to Awarded *** Stars by Video Librarian
make a fresh start. Ready to find a job, Trey takes his Grade Level: Grades 8 - adult
audience on an entertaining, educational ride as he records 20 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $108.00
his own video documentary of the job hunting process.
This video focuses on job search techniques, such as filling IT’S NOT WHAT YOU SAY: MASTERING
out applications, networking with family and friends, Job THE INTERVIEW
Corps Centers and more. It‟s been compared to a first date, but the interview doesn‟t
have to be a terrifying experience. In fact, interviewing is a
STARTING FRESH: JOB INTERVIEWING WITH A skill that anyone can learn with this must-have video. Join
TROUBLED BACKGROUND communication expert Bill Cakmis as he walks viewers
Join Trey, a young man with a troubled past, as he tries to through the interview process, including what kinds of
make a fresh start. For someone with a troubled questions to ask and how to answer the toughest queries.
background, job interviews can be a frustrating experience. Listen as he shares the tools and techniques that will get
In this video, Trey shows us that although interviewing can you the job - or at least another interview! Learn about
be a challenge, it is also the best opportunity for impressing dress, attitude, and the all-important handshake. Plus, how
potential employers and landing the job. your success is often determined before you ever say a
word! What‟s more, Bill has everything you need to know
LANDING THE JOB SERIES about the informational interview - the newest tool for
Great new series that covers every aspect of the Job Search! getting the job you want in a career you love.
Entertaining and Informative. 20 min DVD (with guide) – $108.00
20 min x 3 DVD series Yr : 2007 $108.00 each
LANDING THE JOB: THE SEARCH
CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING
Join Trey, your host, as he sets out on a personal journey What are YOU doing for the rest of your life? What kind of
that we all must go through at some point in life. Ready to job do you want? Do you want a career? This video helps
find a job, Trey takes his audience on an entertaining, the viewer look at ways to explore career fields to learn
educational ride as he records his own video documentary more about the options. It tells how to assess interests,
of the job hunting process. Shot in "first person" style, Trey skills, and abilities and suggests ways to use the
records each step as he learns the secrets and pitfalls of "Occupational Outlook Handbook" and "O*NET Guide" to
finding a job. When viewers apply Trey's techniques and match up with the right career. Then it shows how to begin
lessons to their own personal job search, they will be planning for the career you want...what education or
certain to have the same positive outcome as Trey. training is needed, any licensing or certification. Suggests
job shadowing, internships, volunteering, and part-time
LANDING THE JOB: THE INTERVIEW jobs to learn more about a career field.
In THE INTERVIEW, viewers will once again join Trey as Grade Level: Grades 6-12
he seeks advice and tips on what makes a successful 25 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $108.00
interview. Trey learns first hand that preparing for the
interview and following up afterwards, are just as GREAT CAREERS IN 2 YEARS
important as what goes on during the interview. Are you searching for a career that doesn't require a
long-term commitment for college or training? Do you
LANDING THE JOB: RESUMES & COVER want a career field that will still be ‟hot‟ in the next ten to
LETTERS twenty years? This program provides the information you
The resume and cover letter are two very powerful papers need for a successful career in a field that takes less than
for job seekers. In this video, Trey continues his journey by two years of study. In some fields, you can be working
teaching viewers how to write resumes and cover letters with just a few weeks or months of training. These hot
that set them apart from the pack. They will learn why fields include: Cosmetology/Massage/Nail Tech; Office
these papers are so important to the job search process and Administrator/Assistant; Dental
get know the DO's and DON'Ts of resumes and cover Technology/Hygiene/Assistance; and
letters from the folks that the best, the people who read Entrepreneurship. Includes a brief explanation of
them. certification programs, trade/vocational schools, technical
and associate degrees. Up-to-date, solid content.
YOU'RE HIRED! SKILLS YOU NEED TO 23 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $108.00
GET THE JOB YOU WANT
What does it take to get a job in today's demanding
workplace? Do you have the skills on every employers
wish list? This program identifies the skills all workers
need, whether they're in the office, on the construction site,
or working retail. Some skills are basic like reading and
writing, others have to do with the personal qualities of
honesty and enthusiasm. People skills are all about
teamwork and working well with others. With this program,
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MORE GREAT JOBS WITHOUT A TEMPORARY AGENCIES
COLLEGE DEGREE A Closer Look
Not everyone needs or wants a college education, but what What is a temporary agency? How do they work? Can you
jobs are available for those without it? This video use temp agencies as a way to explore careers? Temp
continues the series on job opportunities for persons agencies can be a great way of finding a job you really like.
without a college degree. This "48-Hours" style video Think about it. You tell the agency the type of work you‟d
explores some of the hottest fields. Emphasis on like to do, and they do the rest! Agencies know who‟s
MEDICAL TECHNICIANS and other health care jobs; hiring, sets up interviews, and can take the guesswork out
RETAIL SALES including sales associates, cashiers; of the job search. You‟ll learn everything you need to know
FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY including cooks/bakers, about temporary agencies. You‟ll discover what to ask,
wait staff, and entry level management; and SECURITY what to expect, benefits, advantages, disadvantages, and
GUARDS at airports, banks, hospitals, and corporations. learn about all of the services a temp agency has to offer
Each segment features real people telling about their jobs, and how you can take advantage of this sometimes
their skills, training, and how to get ahead. overlooked job search tool.This program includes
***1/2 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: VIDEO interviews with temporary agency placement officials who
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Grade Level: Grades 8-adult how they can best suit your needs.
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$108.00
FOOLPROOF WAYS TO FIND A JOB
PLANNING & EVALUATING YOUR Sharpening Job Hunting Techniques
CAREER Tired of hitting a "dead end" every time you search for a
Who Are You? job? Are you having trouble finding and using the right
In this program, you‟ll learn how to assess the things you techniques in your job search? This video helps you begin
like to do and apply them to career choices. We all have to by getting organized and learning how to manage your
work, so doesn‟t it make sense that we do so in a career we time. Use proven techniques to identify your job skills.
like? Learn how you can discover the things that make you Learn about the traditional ways to find a job, such as
YOU and how to apply them to different occupations. employment agencies, classified ads, and job applications.
20 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $108.00 Then discover how to make the non-traditional methods
work for you: using the internet, networking, informational
WHERE ARE THE JOBS? interviews, and more.
Finding Job Leads & Openings Grade Level: High school through adult
Cold calling, networking, informational interviewing, 20 min DVD (with instructor‟s guide) – Yr : 1999 -
friends and relatives, the Internet…there are many ways to $108.00
find a job. The most effective job search combines several
different methods and ways to find these leads and RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND
openings. After viewing this program, you‟ll have an edge PORTFOLIOS
on how to find the right job for you. Tools to Land the Job
20 min DVD - $108.00 Do you think that resumes and portfolios are just for
professionals? Or those portfolios are used only by artists,
FINDING EMPLOYMENT models, and architects? Think again! ANYONE can have a
The First Step For The Ex-Offender to Making It On The resume and portfolio -- at any skill level. Viewers will
Outside learn when and how to use the three types of resumes
Finding a job is tough. Having a record can make it even effectively. You will also learn the steps in writing each
tougher. However, studies show that people who find type - functional, chronological, and combination. It tells
employment have a greater chance of staying out of jail what to include and what NOT to include in a resume. A
than those who don‟t. Employment is the first step to portfolio is one of the best methods for proving you have
making your way on the outside. This program focuses on the skills needed for jobs. This video suggests what to
things the ex-offender needs to know in order to find include in a portfolio to showcase your skills, talents, and
employment. Included is advice on: Starting a job search abilities. Writing effective cover letters is essential to the
while still incarcerated. Using want ads. Filling out job job search. Learn to write cover letters that get employers‟
applications. What to wear. Interview tips, how to handle attention.
being incarcerated in the interview. Networking using Grade Level: High school through adult.
friends and family to find employment. How to find and 22 min DVD (with instructor‟s guide) - $108.00
take advantage of offender aid programs in any area. This
program features interviews with experts who work with
ex-offenders on a daily basis and an employer highlight
this extremely informative program. After watching this
video, you‟ll be one step closer to finding a job and being
successful on the outside.
25 min DVD - $108.00
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MAKE THE INTERVIEW COUNT AN INTRODUCTION TO THE RULES OF WORK
Six P's of Job Interviews How to Succeed on the Job
Do job interviews cause you stress? Do you want to know You‟ve got the job, now what? Other than showing up for
how to interview to land the job? Or how to give the best work every day - and on time - is that all there is to be a
answers to the interviewer‟s questions? Learn this and success at work? This program gives basic guidelines that
much more in this video that covers the 6 P‟s of job will help employees at all levels develop good work habits.
interviews. In PREPARATION, you will discover how to It uses humor along with solid information to tell how the
learn about the company and ways to prepare yourself for RULES OF WORK can help you, your employees, or
the interview. PRACTICE suggests a variety of ways to students be successful on the job. Includes tips on attitude,
hold practice sessions that prepare you for the interviewer‟s being on time, appropriate dress, job performance,
questions. PRESENTATION includes your appearance, following company policies, getting along, ethical behavior,
attitude, enthusiasm, and arrival at the interview. The good communication and problem solving. Also how to
POWERFUL INTERVIEW covers the twelve most assume a leadership role and get ahead. EXCELLENT
commonly asked questions during an interview, as well as TOPICS.
those questions that are difficult to answer. In the Grade Level: High school through adult
POST-INTERVIEW segment, viewers will learn to write 31 min DVD (with instructor‟s guide) – Yr : 2000
thank-you notes and how to make follow-up phone calls.
The concluding segment, PONDER THE POSITION tells GETTING HIRED SERIES
what to consider when deciding whether or not to accept 3 DVD series Yr : 2005 $108.00 each
the position. Also covered are video and telephone
interviews. HIRE EDUCATION
Grade Level: High School - Adult 10 Ways To Get A Great Job
22 min DVD (with instructor‟s guide) - $108.00 Whether you‟ve just been handed a "pink slip" that you‟ve
been released from your job, are searching for your first
JOB SKILLS SERIES job, or re-entering the workforce, this program provides the
3 DVD series $108.00 each help you need. It includes 10 ways to find a great job, such
as Networking, Informational Interviews, Job Fairs,
INTERVIEW TIPS FROM A RECRUITER Internet, Classifieds, Job Applications and more. Experts
How to Win the Job You Want and new employees tell how these techniques work and
What must you know to pass the "interview test" and get give suggestions to help you find the right job for you.
the job? What questions should you be prepared to ask? Grade Level: Grades 8 through adult
And what questions should YOU ask in return? This video 20 min DVD
gives real tips from a recruiter on how to prepare for and
handle the job interview. It covers the basics of knowing CAREER ASSESSMENT: FINDING A CAREER
the exact location for the interview, what to wear, and THAT FITS
showing up on time. Then it zeroes in on the interview with How do you determine what you want to be, the type of job
ways to handle the questions you‟re asked, citing examples or career you want? This on-target program is designed to
of how to respond. It also suggests questions YOU should help viewers assess their aptitudes and interests, work style,
ask the person doing the interviewing. Interviewers will skills, talents, abilities, likes & dislikes to determine which
also get information from this one. career fields are best for them. Identifies websites to use
25 min DVD – Yr : 2001 for career assessment tests.
Grade Level: Grades 8 through adult
NECESSARY SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE 18 min DVD
What Your Mother Never Told You About Preparing
JOB SKILLS are those skills that make you employable. JOB SURVIVAL: KEEPING AND ADVANCING
The key is to develop the skills that can be adapted for the YOUR JOB
21st century workplace. This video will help viewers Most people want to do well on the job and many want to
discover Necessary Skills for the Workplace. Skills get ahead. Not everyone has the skills necessary to hang on
included are: Basics: reading, math, and communication; to their job and move up the career ladder. This program
critical thinking/problem solving; and personal provides strategies and techniques for job survival
qualities-positive attitude, honesty, enthusiasm, including adjusting to work environments, personal
dependability. Other skills identified and how they are used qualities, dressing appropriately for the job, developing
include: resource management, such as time and money; people skills, assessing job performance, using problem
people skills such as teamwork and getting along; ability to solving skills and more. Includes on-the-job scenarios.
process information and improve performance; and Grade Level: Grades 8 through adult
technical skills to set up and operate equipment. A check 23 min DVD
system is used so that viewers can determine the necessary
skills for the workplace.
Grade Level: High school through adult
30 min DVD (with instructor‟s guide) – Yr : 1999
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THE SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH SERIES: NECESSARY SKILLS FOR THE
FINDING YOUR CAREER WORKPLACE
5 DVD series $108.00 each What Your Mother Never Told You About Preparing for a
Job
PLANNING & EVALUATING YOUR CAREER JOB SKILLS are those skills that make you employable.
Who Are You? The key is to develop the skills that can be adapted for the
In this program, you‟ll learn how to assess the things you 21st century workplace. This video will help viewers
like to do and apply them to career choices. We all have to discover Necessary Skills for the Workplace. Skills
work, so doesn‟t it make sense that we do so in a career we included are: Basics: reading, math, and communication;
like? Learn how you can discover the things that make you critical thinking/problem solving; and personal
YOU and how to apply them to different occupations. qualities-positive attitude, honesty, enthusiasm,
20 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - dependability. Other skills identified and how they are used
include: resource management, such as time and money;
HOW DO YOU PUT IT ON PAPER? people skills such as teamwork and getting along; ability to
Portfolios, Resumes and Job Apps process information and improve performance; and
We all need a resume, but which type? Chronological? technical skills to set up and operate equipment. A check
Skills or functional? How about a career portfolio? How do system is used so that viewers can determine the necessary
you put one together? What information do you include? skills for the workplace.
Are job applications a thing of the past? If they‟re not, Grade Level: High school through adult
what‟s the best way to fill one out? These and other 30 min DVD – Yr : 1999 - $108.00
questions are explored as you learn how to put your skills,
abilities, and interests on paper. INTERVIEW TIPS FROM A RECRUITER
20 min DVD – Yr : 2005 How to Win the Job You Want
What must you know to pass the "interview test" and get
WHERE ARE THE JOBS? the job? What questions should you be prepared to ask?
Finding Job Leads & Openings And what questions should YOU ask in return? This video
Cold calling, networking, informational interviewing, gives real tips from a recruiter on how to prepare for and
friends and relatives, the Internet…there are many ways to handle the job interview. It covers the basics of knowing
find a job. The most effective job search combines several the exact location for the interview, what to wear, and
different methods and ways to find these leads and showing up on time. Then it zeroes in on the interview with
openings. After viewing this program, you‟ll have an edge ways to handle the questions you‟re asked, citing examples
on how to find the right job for you. of how to respond. It also suggests questions YOU should
20 min DVD ask the person doing the interviewing. Interviewers will
also get information from this one.
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS & TECHNIQUES 25 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $108.00
What's in a Job Interview?
It all leads up to this. The job interview is the single most YOUR RESUME: FIRST THEY MUST SEE
important factor in determining whether or not you‟ll be
hired. This program offers practical advice on interview YOU IN WRITING!
dress and preparation, what to expect during the interview, In today‟s very competitive workplace, it‟s the best resume
how to answer interview questions AND how to ASK with a fresh approach that lands the interview that
questions, salary negotiation, and more. After viewing this ultimately gets you the job. This video helps viewers
program, you‟ll be armed with the knowledge to succeed in choose the right action words and phrases to design
any interview situation. effective resumes. It includes outlines for the following
20 min DVD formats: chronological, functional, and combination, and
when each is appropriate. It also has special tips for
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? sending electronic resumes that will get read, not deleted!
How To Be A Success On The Job A segment on cover letters gives specifics on ways to tailor
Congratulations…you‟ve got the job! Now the fun begins! the letter using the right words and phrases so that the
This program offers advice on things you can do to be employer moves on to your resume.
successful in your new career. Having a positive attitude, Grade Level: Grades 8-adult
solid work ethics, arriving on time EVERY time, not 22 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $108.00
missing work, and other important elements are covered.
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BEING YOUR OWN BOSS: SMALL
Job Survival BUSINESS IN AMERICA
ETHICS AT WORK: DOING THE RIGHT There is a fine line between business success and business
THING ON THE JOB failure. Examine some of the statistics surrounding
Is it okay to give your friends free food at the restaurant entrepreneurs starting their own businesses. Successful
where you work? Or bring home supplies from the office? businesses are owned by people from every culture and
Are these practices just as wrong as stealing from the gender. Learn what makes a wise and prudent business
proverbial cash drawer? That‟s what this video explores, by person. Examine the personality traits of some successful
looking at the ins and outs of ethical behavior in today‟s entrepreneurs, and learn what a successful business owner
work environment. From extended lunches to computer is looking for in an employee. This video is packed with
hacking to sexual harassment, we discuss the fine lines of concrete examples, and tips for those interested in
business ethics with employers, employees, and workplace exploring the business/company culture. Ten pages of fun
professionals. and exciting reproducible worksheets are included. They
Grade Level: Grades 8-adult are designed to help the viewer understand the concepts
DVD (with instructure‟s guide) – Yr : 2004 - $108.00 presented.
15-20 min DVD - $125.00
JOB SURVIVAL: KEEPING AND
ADVANCING YOUR JOB BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB
Most people want to do well on the job and many want to WITHOUT COLLEGE
get ahead. Not everyone has the skills necessary to hang on Need a well paying job, but don't have a college degree.
to their job and move up the career ladder. This program Don's sweat it! There are plenty of good jobs out there for
provides strategies and techniques for job survival applicants who can prove their worth to an employer. This
including adjusting to work environments, personal informative tape will help you find a good job even
qualities, dressing appropriately for the job, developing without a college degree by packaging your
people skills, assessing job performance, using problem accomplishments and preparing your resume for job
solving skills and more. Includes on-the-job scenarios. interviews. Learn how to sell the real you and get the good
Grade Level: Grades 8-adult job you want.
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WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? CAREER & TECH ED GOE DVD
How To Be A Success On The Job This new, menu driven DVD provides an overview of the
Congratulations…you‟ve got the job! Now the fun begins! aptitudes, skills, job functions, tools, and career options
This program offers advice on things you can do to be typically needed for each of the 12 career paths/clusters. In
successful in your new career. Having a positive attitude, addition a video snapshot of each career path includes
solid work ethics, arriving on time EVERY time, not general education and preparation along with a list of
missing work, and other important elements are covered. recommended high school and college classes. This is an
20 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $108.00 excellent career exploration and planning resource. EAch
career snapshot is approximately six minutes and provides
interviews with professionals in the field: for example, a
Career & Technology state patrol officer, a customer service direction at a large
hotel, a human resource professional, a cable news anchor,
Education a micro biologist, and more. This program will challenge
A MAN IN A WOMAN'S WORLD students to think about career options in a practical light as
Take a look at the stereotypes surrounding men who they begin to explore their options in terms of values,
choose a job or career traditionally filled by common personality characteristics, and other related
women. Direct questions and answers that cover the careers. The clusters/paths include: business detail careers;
challenges and advantages of a man in occupations such as protective careers; industrial careers; sales careers; plant
a nurse or a flight attendant are covered along with honest and animal careers; physical performing careers;
dialogue. This video takes a unique view of a rather humanitarian careers; artistic careers; accommodating
common stereotype that is often overlooked. Straight careers; scientific careers; mechanical careers; and leading
forward advice from men in non-traditional careers and influencing careers.
concludes this well organized and much needed look into 75 min DVD - $299.00
the career/job choices available to men. Ten pages of fun
and exciting reproducible worksheets are included.
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CAREER EXPLORATION: USING THE communicating with vendors.
INTERNET 15-18 min DVD (with worksheets) - $125.00
As technology changes, the job hunt and career exploration
process also change. Electronic, on-line, freenet, and COMMUNICATION - CONSTRUCTION
modem are terms and technologies that are influencing the With the help of Shirley Minor, a minority building
way we pursue the changing employment world. This entrepreneur, this video illustrates the important part that
video gives an overview of on-line services and how to understanding instructions plays in the construction
access these services. Chat rooms, on-line job databases, world. How to give clear instructions to other workers,
home pages, headhunters, and the plethora of search the importance of strong writing skills in dealing with
programs available to the internet user are all covered. Tips inspectors and clients, and how to use communication
for the popular electronic resume are given as are ways to skills to improve purchasing decisions are all discussed.
research companies on the internet. This video is perfect 15-20 min DVD (with worksheets) - $125.00
for the ever increasing, ever changing, complex career/job
market. COMMUNICATION - FOOD SERVICE &
15-20 min DVD - $125.00 HOSPITALITY
Meet Anne Mersereau, Director of Human Resources for
CAREER PLANNING: THE SKY'S THE the Hilton Hotel chain. Anne talks about the importance
LIMIT CD-ROM of communication skills for getting along with customers
Your students will encounter captivating movies, fun and co-workers. Understanding non-verbal cues and
sounds and colorful graphics as they explore this new effectively communicating with the unhappy customer is
CD-ROM program. This CD goes beyond basic career also emphasized.
planning with detailed explanations of career skills such as 15-20 min DVD (with worksheets) - $125.00
setting priorities, understanding personal interests, and
setting goals. Resources such as the OOH, GOE and COMMUNICATION - HEALTH
assessment tests are introduced as part of a complete career OCCUPATIONS
plan. To further expand the career planning process, this How to write medical reports clearly and accurately is
CD comes with reproducible worksheets. This is an highlighted in this very relevant show. How to classify,
exceptional program that takes into consideration the organize, and record data accurately and the importance of
changing job market and technologies of the 21st century. listening to verbal and non-verbal communication when
CD-ROM - $199.00 dealing with patients are also discussed.
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COMMUNICATION - ACCOUNTING &
OFFICE SYSTEM HEALTH CARE CAREERS WITHOUT A
Communicating effectively in an office setting is the theme FOUR YEAR DEGREE
of this relevant video. Preston Prudente, Director of A variety of health care paths and careers are explored in
Administration for Arthur Anderson & Co. demonstrates this eye opening presentation. Careers in therapeutic
the importance of good writing skills for writing memos, services, health information services, health diagnostic
letters, and proposals. Appropriate phone skills, message services, and health support services are explored that
taking, and understanding the business vocabulary is also require less than a four year university education. Specific
stressed in order to effectively communicate with skills, potential for advancement, and the reward structures
co-workers, employers, and clients. are also discussed.
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COMMUNICATION – AGRIBUSINESS HEALTH CARE SKILLS:
The importance of strong written and oral skills in dealing COMMUNICATING W/DIFFERENT TYPES
with clients and vendors is discussed. The importance of
understanding why business practices and terms are so OF PATIENTS
vital to success is presented in a fast-moving and Important communication skills for health care workers
fascinating way. include listening, understanding, and the ability to build
DVD (with worksheets) - $125.00 trust and rapport with the patient. Communicating with and
understanding a patient is complicated by things like age,
situation (emergency or post-op care), culture, language,
COMMUNICATION – AUTOMOTIVE and previous knowledge of the medical industry. Each
REPAIR patient is unique and requires a sensitivity on behalf of the
Many service technicians think all they need to do is be professional. The directors of a college dental assistant
good with their hands in this career area. Yet whether they program and a nursing program provide practical advice
are successful on the job is also dependent on how well and snapshots of thorough communication techniques and
they communicate with their boss, their co-workers, and building trust which links to healing.
their customers. This inside look at the automotive world 10 min DVD - $59.00
shows the importance of good listening skills to help
technicians understand what the customer's needs are and
demonstrate some of the dynamics involved in
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HEALTH CAREER SKILLS: TEAM MATH – DRAFTING
BUILDING SKILLS This video presents and introduction to CAD and CAM. It
Work teams that function well are critical to a health care demonstrates how basic math, algebra, decimals, fractions,
organization's success. These organizations depend on and geometry are used in the career world of drafting.
teams to develop new techniques, solve problems, increase 15-20 min DVD ( with worksheets) - $125.00
productivity, improve quality, and achieve cost. Two
veterans in the health care and education fields provide NON-TRADITIONAL JOB SEARCH
insight into the role of teams and the skills needed for BASICS FOR RE-ENTRY SUCCESS
excellent patient care. Topics include: communication, Focused on populations that have special challenges
appearance, discussion points, tapping into the strengths of getting into or reentering the workforce, this show features
each team member, listening, and observing. Self work is specific steps and advice from leading experts in the
also discussed as part of preparing for a career in the health employment world. From women reentering the workforce
care industry. A review at the end of the program highlights after a long absence to recently released from institution
the main concepts presented. job seekers, this show sets out the attitudes and job search
6-10 min DVD - $59.00 skills set needed to succeed in the new economy.
10 min DVD - $69.00
INTERPRETING TECHNICAL
INFORMATION PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: YOUR
The role of technology and information is tackled in this BEST CAREER PLAN
relevant and practical how-to video. The three types of A solid career plan adds direction to your life. Direction to
technical information are discussed: descriptive, process, find the right job/career for you. A solid career plan starts
and instructional. The video demonstrates the pitfalls of with an honest self-assessment -- an exploration process of
unclear written directions and gives tips for writing your interests, aptitudes, values, style, and more. This
step-by-step instructions including analyzing the audience, process, if followed, will help attain personal satisfaction at
task definition, topic introduction, prioritizing, using any age. The video covers the multitude of free resources
simple words, and testing. Reproducible worksheets. available from government published written materials to
15-18 min DVD (with worksheets) - $98.00 One Stop Career Center resources. Work experience is
another invaluable resource in discovering a career path.
INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP This video helps to make sense of it all and then
PUBLISHING encourages a goal setting process. Years of research and
Thanks to computers, graphic design is easier today than personal experience have gone into this well organized,
ever before. The art of desktop publishing is taking all the career planning video.
elements of design and publication and making them 15-20 min DVD - $125.00
happen on computers of all sizes. This exciting new video
explores the possibilities of this technology and SCIENCE - CONSTRUCTION
demonstrates applications for the small and large business Physics, earth science, and environmental science receive
alike. Focusing on the beginning student, the video particular attention in this video. The show also discusses
introduces key terminology with numerous over the the chemistry of cement, the earth science in foundation
shoulder on-screen examples. Designing templates, construction, and the environmental science in building
shaping copy, leading and kerning, as well as designing exteriors. Students will appreciate the realistic
title blocks and mastheads are all introduced and applied construction careers presented and how important scientific
visually on screen. Students have the opportunity to watch principles are for success.
a real-life business application as new employees learn the 15-20 min DVD (with worksheets) - $125.00
fundamentals of this new industry.
15-20 min DVD - $79.00 SETTING CAREER GOALS WITHOUT
GETTING TRAMPLED BY DINOSAURS
JOBS WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE Located in prehistoric times, this creative and fun show
MULTIMEDIA CD-ROM explores the whys and hows of setting career goals. Using
Explore the O*NET in this new, friendly, and easy to use theatric stage sets, the characters discuss the four stages of
multimedia environment. The O*NET career descriptions career goal setting: self-assessment, career exploration,
and data are available at the click of a button in this well career preparation, and career participation. A major
organized career exploration and assessment program. theme introduced in the presentation is the difference
View multimedia presentations that help bring life to a between careers and jobs - a concept important for career
variety of career areas, take the interest assessment that seekers of all ages. And who knows - you just might learn
links the user's results to the O*NET data and compiles a how to avoid being trampled by dinosaurs. Includes
list of compatible jobs and careers that require very little or reproducible worksheets.
no college training. 15-20 min DVD - $79.00
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USING CAREER CENTER RESOURCES
Many resources are available for those interested in Apprenticeships and
exploring their career opportunities. The Library is one
area that will open the door to exploration. The key is Traineeships
figuring out where to find the many books, reference EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
materials, schools/college information, periodicals, etc. Career Entry Through Apprenticeships and Traineeships
This video covers all the available resources in most This program looks at apprenticeships in the 21st Century,
libraries. Clustering Resources such as the OOH, DOT, the skills required, examples of actual apprentices on the
GOE and other public information are outlined so that the job and the value of completing an Australian
viewer understands the significance of these career School-Based Apprenticeship while still at school.
resources and how to locate them. Computer and video Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
based resources are also available for those interested in an 27 min DVD – Yr : 2007 – $180.00
interactive view of careers, schools, colleges and
more. The internet is just one more powerful tool able to ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
access a significant amount of career/job/educational APPRENTICESHIPS
information from many sources. This video is Case Studies from the Real World
one-of-a-kind as it outlines the ever-changing career This program investigates the many pathways available to
resources available today. young people by completing an apprenticeship or
15-20 min DVD - $125.00 traineeship, as well as the well-paid options available.
28 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
WORK ETHICS IN THE NEW ECONOMY
Globalization and information technology require a new ALL ABOUT NEW APPRENTICESHIPS
commitment to lifelong learning by workers. Education is This program gives students an insight into how New
the key to surviving the new economy. Hierarchical Apprenticeships work, what industries they can be found in
organization, obedience, loyalty, etc. are all characteristics and how students can go about organising one. Four new
of the old economy. This show looks at and details work apprentices in very different circumstances and from a
ethics in the new economy. The new economy reality is range of industries are profiled in the program.
that in order to compete globally, industries must 20 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $160.00
constantly change and adapt. This show discusses specific
survival tips useful to the employees caught in this global EXPLORING PATHWAYS IN
shift. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
10 min DVD - $$69.00 The hospitality and tourism industry is a strong, stable and
expanding sector of the Australian workforce, employing
A WOMAN IN A MAN'S WORLD more than half a million people. In this program we
Explore some of the nontraditional career areas for women. examine some of the amazing apprenticeships, traineeships
See how some women are still trying to break the and other training qualifications that lead to careers in this
stereotypes and fill some of the traditionally male jobs such dynamic industry. We examine topics such as examining
as construction positions, and medicine positions. A the skills you need now and the skills you‟ll gain, the time
powerful interview with a woman who has achieved it takes to gain the necessary skills, the money you‟ll earn
success in a non-traditional career is and your rights as an employee in the industry.
highlighted. Cross-gender communication, women 26 min DVD – Yr : 2008 - $180.00
supervising men, balancing work and family, and setting
career goals are all covered in this video that provides
unique tools to help overcome the challenges of being a Career Choice and
woman in a mans world. This is an excellent resource to
explore some of the unknowns between the genders, and to Planning
help create acceptance in the work force. Ten pages of fun CHOICES FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS
and exciting reproducible worksheets are included. They Case Studies from the Real World
are designed to help the viewers understand the concepts Throughout secondary school, students are repeatedly
presented. asked to make decisions relating to career paths. This
15-20 min DVD - $125.00 program provides useful insights by a number of people
who have made this transition and some key messages
relating to the process of career decision-making.
26 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00
THE FUTURE STARTS HERE
The Future of Work and You
The one thing we do know about work in the future is that
it‟s going to be radically different. We can expect to
change jobs, careers and even countries more often. A
great program for those preparing for a new age of work.
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CAREER OPTIONS CAREER PATHWAYS
With Peter Sheahan Two Years on
Do your students need motivating? How focused are they Two years prior to the making of this program, VEA‟s
on life after leaving school? Generation Y guru Peter program Name: Age: Occupation: looked candidly at the
Sheahan speaks candidly in this fast-moving, humorous lives of six students in their final year of school. Each had
and engaging presentation will motivate your students to a unique perspective on life and what they hoped for in the
improve their performance at school. future. Career Pathways: Two Years On finds where each
34 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00 of them is up to. The program is divided logically into five
chapters; education and training, work, family, personal
DEVELOPING A CAREER PORTFOLIO development and advice.
BRAND NEW Program 29 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00
The various components of a good career portfolio are
presented in this program, as well as advice on how to WOMEN CAN DO ANYTHING
collect it, and Women in Non-Traditional Jobs
the importance of keeping the portfolio updated and In this program we use TV archives to look at women‟s
relevant to the appropriate situation. As the career portfolio experience in a range of occupations, from a jockey to an
will reflect engineer, from a carpenter to the first woman pilot.
the skills, achievements, and the abilities of the individual, 30 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $160.00
the essential elements of a living and evolving
document/resource of the person‟s career development, GOAL SETTING
will demonstrate to the appropriate people, an accurate A Guide to Setting and Achieving Study Goals
career snapshot. This program presents a graphic explanation of time
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. management and other strategies for developing and
Program Chapters achieving goals in study and explains why students need to
1. What Is a Career Portfolio? set study goals and how goals are identified, prioritised,
2. Collecting Information (Specific Skills) monitored and evaluated.
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4. Putting It All Together
5. The Career Portfolio in Action THE ROAD TO WORK
26 min DVD – Yr : 2009 - $180.00 The Changing Job Scene in Australia
This program examines where the old jobs have gone and
MY FIRST JOB where the new ones are coming from.
Going to work for the first time can be quite an 43 min DVD – Yr : 1995 - $160.00
overwhelming experience. Who to report to, what to know,
what travel arrangements to make, what are the regular TERTIARY REALITY
attendance hours, what if things go wrong, who can I talk What to Expect After Year 12
to for support, what are my entitlements, what rights and Many Year 12 students have a single goal in life: to get
responsibilities do I have? All these issues are addressed in into their chosen tertiary course of study. This interesting
this program, which provides useful, comprehensive advice program provides a window onto the reality of life as a
on surviving your first job and making life just a bit easier tertiary student. We hear from students in their fi rst year at
at the workplace. TAFE and University, what‟s different, the pressures and
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. pleasures of tertiary life and how students manage the
Program Chapters transition to graduate employment.
1. Preparation 33 min DVD – Yr : 2002 - $160.00
2. Inductions
3. Getting to Know Your Workmates
4. Troubleshooting TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY JOBS
5. Surviving the First Week Covering recent trends and developments, this program
26 min DVD – Yr : 2009 - $180.00 examines changes in working environments at the start of
the 21st century. Focusing particularly on how certain
industries have been affected and also on job prospects for
NAME: AGE: OCCUPATION: SIX FINAL the young. Additionally, this program looks at emerging
YEAR STUDENTS ON CAREERS AND industries, occupations and job pathways now available to
IDENTITY those entering the workforce.
This program looks candidly at the lives six Year 12 27 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00
students spanning a range of different schools, cultures,
religions, abilities and levels of personal ambition. As each
one tells their story, we gain an insight into the questions
of career and identity that we all face. For some it‟s about
significance, others enjoyment, while others still say that
work is only one aspect of life.
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NORFORCE 10 EMPLOYABILITY ATTRIBUTES AND
This engaging program follows a group of young SKILLS
Aboriginal men on their induction and training as soldiers With this program you will learn about the five key
in the Norforce unit of the Australian Army. Through a attributes and five core skills that make anyone more
series of on-camera interviews the program explores employable and more effective in their work. This program
personal lives of these young soldiers, their ambitions and is essential viewing for job seekers and recruiters covering:
their cultural differences. Many of them are in fact on their • Personal presentation
way to becoming respected Elders within their • Confidence and self-esteem
communities. • Adapts and managers pressure
52 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00 • Problem solving and initiative
• Communication and teamwork
WHAT DO I WANT TO DO? • Positive work ethic
“What do I want to do?” This is a question faced by most • Enthusiasm and motivation
young people and it is an important and often difficult one • Technology savvy
to answer. With the help of careers and employment • Planning and organising
professionals such as careers counsellors, hands on • Learning
employment agency staff and an employer, this program 14 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $275.00
raises and explores a number of issues young people
should consider when trying to answer this question. DIFFERENT WAYS TO FIND THAT JOB
18 min DVD – Yr : 1999 - $160.00 Only about 20% of jobs are found through advertised job
vacancies in the main daily newspapers. This program
CAREER PLANNING explores a range of options jobseekers can pursue in order
This program follows three young people as they prepare to get a job. Topics covered include: networking, cold
for their careers, covering the influences they have calling, the internet, work experience, voluntary work, and
identified as playing a part in their career plans. employment agencies.
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WHAT EMPLOYERS REALLY WANT
Job Search Skills While job seekers worry they don‟t have qualifications for
JOB SEARCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY a particular job, it‟s a fact of life that most employers are
Job Search in the 21st Century investigates four key job looking for a set of skills, broadly termed „employability
search concepts which make up a vital skill set when skills‟. These include an ability to communicate effectively,
searching for employment. Using the internet, networking, work as a team member and solve problems. Punctuality
online applications and identifying your skills are explored and appropriate dress sense also feature highly. This
in detail and allow your students to fully grasp those key program takes viewers through the process of assessing
skills which are required to successfully find employment their own employability skills and how to improve on areas
in today‟s age. of weakness.
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
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KNOW AND UNDERSTAND YOUR JOB SEARCH IS A BUSINESS
SKILLS Job Search is a Business looks at the need to be organised
This careers program examines identifying students‟ skill and taking a purposeful approach to the job search task. It
base, understanding the concept of transferable skills and is about setting an objective, identifying and analysing
conducting a skills audit. Students are shown how to apply information, preparing the necessary tools and setting
this information to a resume. This program covers the strategies for action. A serious approach to job search
Mayer competencies and how they are applied across the requires dedication, it takes motivation, commitment, time
curriculum. and effort. This program provides the format for a job
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. search business plan that will underpin a professional
25 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00 presentation to a prospective employer and ensure job
search success.
6 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO GETTING THAT Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
23 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00
NEW JOB
Thinking of changing your job? Or have you been applying
for positions but not having any success? Then, this
program is for you!
23 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $275.00
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world example of what happens when a large employer
Resumes and Applications advertises for young people to be employed as
JOB APPLICATION administration trainees. We see what a recruitment agency
Looking Good On Paper looks for in a resume and consider some examples that
Applying for your first job can be an intimidating process; impressed and some that didn‟t. We
you haven‟t done it before so how do you really know what get pointers about what makes a good resume from the
they‟re looking for? Well, the key to getting the first step experts who read them every day.
right is a clear and concise job application, because 19 min DVD – Yr : 2002 - $160.00
employers simply don‟t have the time to go through
lengthy, unfocused submissions. This program will help COMMON MISTAKES JOB SEEKERS
you focus on expressing your skills and experience, writing MAKE
applications that really stand out, and addressing the Mistakes are often made during an interview. Resumes and
all-important selection criteria. It also examines online job application letters need to be precise and clearly written. This
applications. An up-to-date and practical program that will program looks at the mistakes commonly made by people
get the real you onto paper. applying for a job. Included is a case study depicting common
errors and offers some simple advice. Expert comments are given
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. from the Australian Association of Career Counsellors, a small
Program Chapters business owner and the Human Resources Department at Coles
1. Identifying Your Skills Myer.
2. Looking for a Job Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
3. Writing a Good Cover Letter 27 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $180.00
4. Writing a Good Resume
5. Addressing the Selection Criteria
24 min DVD – Yr : 2008 - $180.00 Interviews
FACE TO FACE WITH YOUR
POWERFUL RESUMES COMPETITION
It‟s impossible to underestimate the Approaches to Group Interviews
value of a good resume. In this program we explore If you‟re looking to enter the workforce, chances are you‟ll
ways to develop a powerful resume when applying for find yourselves undertaking a group interview sooner
jobs. We also consider strategies to enhance existing rather than later. Companies use the group interview
resumes. Practical advice is provided on job research, method to assess a number of applicants at once, usually
writing resumes, cover letters and how to address using some form of group problem solving exercise. In this
selection criteria. Careers advisors, union representatives essential and informative program, we explore a group
and academics feature in this program, all offering interview scenario from both the employer‟s and
expert advice on how to best construct this important applicant‟s perspective and examine how you can use this
„door-opening‟ document. interviewing method to your advantage and truly stand up
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. and be noticed.
26 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00 Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
25 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $180.00
RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS
For every job vacancy they advertise, employers will
SUCCEEDING AT THE INTERVIEW
usually receive a pile of resumes and applications. So how
Hints from the Real World
do you make yours stand out from the crowd? This
You only get one chance to make a first impression. This
program explores what an employer looks for in a resume,
program shows how interviewees should prepare
covering topics such as:
themselves, equip themselves during the interview and
• Relevant content
how to learn from mistakes.
• Appropriate language
28 min DVD – Yr : 2002 - $160.00
• Length
• Presentation
• Common mistakes INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE
• Different types of resumes You only get one chance to make a first impression. A
Also covered is the letter of application, how long it should successful job interview can be a key moment in a person‟s
be, what it should include and how it should relate to a job life: preparation, presentation, coping with the experience
description. and follow-up are all crucial factors in the process. In this
15 min DVD – Yr : 1999 - $160.00 program we offer helpful hints on how to cope with nerves,
asking appropriate questions, body language and ensuring
RESUMES IN THE REAL WORLD the interview
A Case Study in How Job Applications Are Read by ends on a positive note. We also get invaluable advice from
Employers careers consultants and trade union representatives.
It‟s a great job and it looks like everyone‟s applying for it, Interview Performance will help students understand that
there‟s a mountain of resumes and applications. So which interviews are something we all get better at.
resumes stand out and which don‟t. And why? How will Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
the employer decide who to interview? We follow a real 26 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
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10 THINGS NOT TO DO IN AN BEHAVIOURAL INTERVIEWING
INTERVIEW This program explores a relatively new method of job
This mockumentary takes a comical and refreshing look at interviewing. Interviews are based on previous experiences
what not to do in a job interview. This program follows a of the applicant, combined with scenarios and examples to
job seeker and interviewer as they bumble their way help predict future behaviour. Employers can avoid the
through an interview. potentially nebulous strengths and weaknesses questions in
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. order to focus on actual behaviours exhibited and the way
25 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00 an individual adapts to particular situations.
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
WHAT DO I SAY AT THE INTERVIEW? 22 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $180.00
Going for a job interview can be quite a nerve-racking
experience. This program addresses the key issues that PRESENTATION IS VITAL
impact on achieving a good job interview. The importance Job Interview Essentials
of doing your research, being well prepared and having a All the hard work of submitting a winning resume and
list of questions ready to ask the interviewer is part of the preparing answers for expected questions can be wasted if
process. The other important aspect is being confident and a candidate fails to dress correctly or adopt appropriate
being able to effectively market yourself as the best body language. This program takes viewers through
candidate for the job. Advice is given on listening carefully, examples of appropriate and inappropriate ways to dress
taking your time and act at a job interview from a mature age perspective.
to answer questions, turning negatives into positives, and Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
generally approaching the interview with confidence. 21 min DVD – Yr : 2005 - $180.00
Program Chapters
1. Interview Skills - Preparation
2. Anticipating Interview Questions Rights and Responsibilities
3. At the Interview WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND
4. The Advantage of Mock Interviews RESPONSIBILITIES
5. Putting It Together Getting your first job is a big deal. It means your first pay
26 min DVD – Yr : 2009 - $180.00 packet and your first taste of really vital to understand your
rights and responsibilities in this new environment. This
INTERVIEW TIPS AND TRAPS program is an informed look at the issues of workplace
Explores the best way to prepare for the job interview, agreements and awards and how they affect pay and
including: research, attitude, knowing the question themes conditions. It also examines discrimination, equal
- your likes, insight, skills and practical considerations. opportunity, health and safety,
18 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $160.00 bullying and harassment, hours of work, pay entitlements,
unfair dismissal, and the support available to young people.
INTERVIEW DOS AND DON’TS Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
Interview Dos and Don’ts is designed to assist young Program Chapters
people in understanding the interview process and ensuring 1. Understanding Workplace Conditions
they are well prepared for job interviews. This program 2. A Fair Workplace
follows a young man as he applies for a particular job and 3. Workplace Agreements and Contracts
then follows a process of preparing for, undertaking and 4. Unfair Dismissal
receiving feedback on that job interview. 5. Putting It All Together
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. Program also includes individual chapter summaries.
23 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00 24 min DVD – Yr : 2008 - $180.00
THE GROUP INTERVIEW NEGOTIATING WORKPLACE
In this program we see how retail giant Coles Myer and AGREEMENTS
leading accounting firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers conduct This program deals with the Industrial Relations landscape
their group interviews and hear from their recruitment and particularly the WorkChoices legislation introduced in
experts, providing students with valuable insight into how 2006. The impact this legislation has for employers and
a group interview is run and pointers on how to perform employees is discussed during this program, with the case
well in such an interview. study of the sacked mining worker and ex sports champion,
20 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00 Lorissa Stevens, used as a major example. Advice is
presented in the program about how to effectively use
10 ESSENTIAL INTERVIEWING SKILLS aspects of the legislation in negotiating your working
This practically focused program outlines the ten essential conditions.
skills to ensure you achieve your goals when conducting an 28 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
interview.
14 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $275.00
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK
For students joining the labour force, knowledge of basic Work Experience
employment rights is essential. But too often, whether the CAREERS IN BUSINESS
work is casual or fulltime, they start work in ignorance and This program examines the huge range of jobs in the
they‟re ripped off in one way or another. This program will general area of „business‟. Issues such as career path and
help students prepare for this aspect of the world of work. options, daily duties, key skills and the pro‟s and con‟s of
Topics covered include: contracts, salary, hours, working for a large business are explored in interviews
superannuation, new apprenticeships and traineeships, with three young Holden Australia employees.
discrimination, harassment, violence, safety and unfair 24 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00
dismissal.
18 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $160.00 CAREERS IN ENGINEERING
The Art of Making Something Useful
ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AND THE Using a case study approach, this program explores the
WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT opportunities for careers in metal trades-related industries.
This program provides students with a brief overview of 25 min DVD – Yr : 1999 - $160.00
the recent history of the Industrial Relations System in
Australia, from the Accords introduced by the Hawke OH&S ISSUES FOR WORK EXPERIENCE
government in 1983, to Prime Minister Howard‟s STUDENTS
Workplace Relations Act. A range of viewpoints are given Many school students participate in work experience
throughout the program by representatives from the three programs to learn about the world of their work and try out
main stakeholders: the AIRC, the ACTU and the ACCI their career
representing employers. This program clearly describes interests. Occupational Health and Safety is a critical issue,
options available to workers and employers in where students, teachers, employers, parents and industry
current times and throughout history. need to work together to ensure that no student is injured
30 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00 (physically or mentally) at work. This program addresses
critical OH&S issues at work and provides ways of
YOU’VE GOT THE JOB ensuring that students are well prepared beforehand, as
Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Employees and well as actual examples to show students what care needs
Employers to be taken at different workplaces.
This program provides an overview of the principle rights Program Chapters
and responsibilities of employees and employers. It also 1. Work Experience – How it Operates
covers organisations young people can turn to if they are 2. OH&S Is Important for Everyone
concerned about their rights. We examine an employer‟s 3. OH&S Before Work Experience
duties and responsibilities, then consider the rights and 4. OH&S During Work Experience
responsibilities of the employee. Many young people 5. OH&S After Work Experience
encounter problems early in their working lives due to lack Program also includes individual chapter summaries.
of experience. They may be so grateful for simply having a 24 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $180.00
job that they overlook the fact that their rights are not being
upheld. Conversely, a new employee may neglect certain INTRODUCING VET
responsibilities due to work inexperience. This is essential Whilst Vocational Education and Training (VET)
viewing for senior students and other young people at an certificates have been a part of senior school certificates in
important stage in their lives. many states of Australia for a number of years, there is still
20 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00 a lack of understanding as to what VET is. This program
introduces students and parents to the place of VET in
A TWO WAY STREET senior school education and the advantages in completing a
You and the Organisation VET study.
As we move to a more deregulated labour market with 31 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00
enterprise bargaining and individual workplace agreements,
both employers and employees are redefining their CAREERS: HELPING OR ADVISING
workplace relationships. This program examines the key PEOPLE?
rights and responsibilities of both the employer and People are drawn to careers where they help and/or advise
employee, reviews the nature of work, explores the others. This program explores options, examining three
fundamental employer-employee relationship with workers different careers; youth worker, paramedic and lawyer.
and employers at a range of industry worksites and 24 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00
examines a variety of views about unions, working
conditions, training, attitudes to work and the nature of the OUT AND ABOUT
relationship between the boss and the worker. Careers in the Outdoors and on the Move
36 min DVD – Yr : 1997 - $160.00 This programs looks at a number of career options for
those who want to work outdoors. It considers career paths
beyond the obvious.
21 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00
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SWEET STUFF organisation. Using dramatised scenes and interviews with
Working in the Pastry and Sweet-Making Industries a variety of industry experts, this program demonstrates
Sweet Stuff is a dynamic, slice-of-life look at the positives some of the many forms of workplace bullying and offers a
and negatives of a career in the pastry and sweet making sound framework to help understand the nature, causes and
industries. With loads of information delivered by real effects of workplace bullying.
practitioners in a variety of workplaces, the program covers Program Chapters
possible career paths, benefits and drawbacks of the work 1. What Is Workplace Bullying?
and some key knowledge areas. 2. How Is the Target Affected?
20 min DVD – Yr : 2002 - $160.00 3. How Is the Workplace Affected?
4. Bullying Is Illegal Behaviour
WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE Program also includes individual chapter summaries.
26 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
PROFESSIONS
This program explores the ways in which students can gain
the most from working alongside professionals. We talk to FIRST AID ONE
employers who are involved in Law, Science, Hospitality Basic Life Support
and Arts Administration. First aid is the initial care of a suddenly sick or injured
20 min DVD – Yr : 1998 - $160.00 person. Would you know what to do in an emergency?
This program details the essential aspects of first aid as
required to assist someone in need of help. It focuses on
EXPERIENCING WORK EXPERIENCE how to respond to an emergency situation, primary and
This program provides solid useful information about work secondary surveys, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
experience, demonstrates how to get the most out of the and managing major external bleeding.
opportunity, explores what work experience can be like, 24 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
examines the benefits it can yield and discusses the do‟s
and don‟ts when undertaking work experience.
25 min DVD – Yr : 1996 - $160.00 FIRST AID TWO
Outdoor Injuries
Summer means spending time outdoors enjoying sport and
EXERT YOURSELF! recreational activities. It also means being prepared to
Careers in Sport and Recreation manage outdoor emergency situations. Would you know
This program explores the multiple career options and what to do? This program details the basic knowledge
pathways in the sports industry. Through a combination of required to make a difference and protect life. Focusing on
four case studies and actual footage, a comprehensive, heat related injuries, cold related injuries, near drowning,
contemporary overview of the sporting and recreational spinal injuries and venomous bites and stings.
industries takes place, offering a vast array of possible 24 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
career options and entry levels.
26 min DVD – Yr : 2002 - $160.00
ELIMINATING WORKPLACE BULLYING
Bullying is ongoing repeated aggressive behaviour. In the
FINDING AND PREPARING FOR WORK past such behaviour was sometimes accepted, for example
EXPERIENCE as „initiation‟. Today all organisations need to act to
This program provides students with valuable advice on eliminate bullying, which can have serious consequences
choosing an area of work that interests them, and how to both for the individual, team and business.
go about preparing for their time in the world of work. 14 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $275.00
18 min DVD – Yr : 2001- $160.00
SAFETY AT WORK
FIT FOR THE JOB OH&S and W Generic Fundamentals
Careers in Sport This CD-ROM is something out of the ordinary. An
This program takes a look at the sporting industry. We talk innovative and entertaining way to explore OH&S through
to and observe people in some of the old and new sporting the experiences and viewpoints of workplace characters.
careers. The content has been developed in consultation with
30 min DVD – Yr : 1998 - $160.00 WorkCover and Department for Administrative and
Information Services.
The CD-ROM features:
Workplace Safety • Extensive use of video and graphics.
DEFINING BULLYING IN THE • A self-contained training package.
WORKPLACE CD-ROM – Yr : 2001 - $160.00
Workplace bullying not only has devastating effects on
individuals who are targeted by a bully, but it can also be
costly to a business in terms of diminished production,
poor performance and an increase in staff turnover. Worse
still, if bullying is not appropriately managed, a culture of
fear and bullying can quickly become endemic in an
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OH&S
Duty of Care in the Workplace Workplace Skills
These days it‟s vital that all employees as well as HOW TO... SERIES
management are aware of Occupational Health and Safety, This informative series is a practical and powerful
but the major issues of hazard control, good design, introduction to the wide range of features found in
housekeeping and cooperation can sometimes be hard to Microsoft Word 2007, PowerPoint and Excel. From basic
apply in context. This innovative program sparks the formatting commands to the advanced tools, this program
imagination with illustrations of good OH&S practice from is both an excellent introduction for beginners and a
the world of nature, as well as examining its refresher package for the more experienced user. This
implementation in several work locations. The universal series is a convenient and information-packed tool for
nature of the principles of safe work practices are shown to students at all levels.
be relevant to every person in their workplace. Please note: Microsoft Corporation has not endorsed this
14 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $160.00 series or the accompanying teacher notes.
3 DVD series (151 min) Yr : 2008 $180.00 each
USING COMPUTERS SAFELY
PCs can damage your health. Repetitive strains, back pain HOW TO USE MICROSOFT WORD 2007
and socio-health problems related to lack of exercise and This program is a practical and powerful introduction to
reduced interpersonal communication. But there are the wide range of features found in Microsoft Word 2007.
healthy ways to use computers and this program
demonstrates how. HOW TO USE MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007
25 min DVD – Yr : 1999 - $160.00 This program is a practical and powerful introduction to
the wide range of features found in Microsoft Excel 2007.
ADDRESSING BULLYING IN THE
HOW TO USE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007
WORKPLACE An invaluable aid in teaching basic and intermediate
If bullying is not appropriately managed, a culture of fear presentation skills to junior secondary school students, it
and bullying can quickly become endemic in an also provides a refresher to the more experienced user.
organisation. Fortunately, this culture can be turned around
with education of all staff, the laying down of clear
procedures for reporting bullying and the presence of COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
empathetic managers who act quickly to resolve a problem. SERIES
This program looks at strategies that can be implemented 5 DVD series(128 min) Yr : 2006 $180.00 each
to prevent and manage bullying in the workplace and
investigates some of the important aspects of the THE NATURE OF WORKPLACE
development of a policy and procedures to deal with COMMUNICATION
bullying. This informative program is about communicating in the
Program Chapters workplace and follows a week in the life of fictional
1. Developing Bullying Policies cleaning company Clean as Krystal. With manager Barry
2. What Should a Bullying Policy Contain? Walton as your guide, this program covers topics such as:
3. Achieving Cultural Change One What is communication?, barriers to effective
4. Achieving Cultural Change Two communication, communication at work, and effective
26 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00 workplace communication skills.
SAFE MANUAL HANDLING WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE
Three Steps to a Safer Workplace This engaging program provides the student with an
In the past safe manual handling training was all about how overview of the purposes and advantages of writing as a
to lift things correctly. However current practice is to medium and the advantages and disadvantages of writing
minimise the risk of manual handling injury through a compared with speaking.
three step process:
1. Identify hazardous manual handling tasks. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
2. Assess risks involved in hazardous tasks. Set in the production office of fictional current affairs
3. Risk control - measures to reduce or eliminate risks. program Sighted, this program provides a dramatic
With the aid of an ergonomist and a physiotherapist, this perspective on the place of conflict in workplace
program demonstrates how to make a workplace safer communications and explores strategies for dealing with
using some basic principles and procedures. This program everyday conflict situations. This program deals with the
also includes statistics on workplace injuries in Australia, more ordinary communications that go wrong, the personal
employee and employer responsibilities on workplace and workplace costs of these and the possibilities of
safety and what to do if your workplace is unsafe. avoiding such situations and/or dealing constructively with
21 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $160.00 them when they occur.
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NEGOTIATION IN THE WORKPLACE 6 WAYS TO BUILD RAPPORT
In everyday life, negotiation is an important This program is designed to help people build rapport and
communication skill. This program explores the sustain it. Covering: What is rapport and why is it
fundamentals and intricacies of the negotiation process necessary?
through a fictional scenario of a high school teacher • Rapport don‟ts/rapport dos.
attempting to organise a training camp for her basketball • Use positive body language.
team with her travel agent. This program explores the five • Get them talking.
stages of the negotiation process, including preparation for • Generate trust.
negotiation, negotiating, bargaining and confirmation. This • Be helpful.
program presents a clear and useful lesson on • Be flexible in how you communicate.
negotiating whilst highlighting that good communication • Challenging rapport situations.
skills are essential to the negotiation process. 17 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $275.00
CUSTOMER SERVICE 6 WAYS TO INCREASE JOB
This program focuses on both internal and external SATISFACTION
customers and clients using a fictional current affairs show Learn practical and realistic strategies for making your job
„On this Day‟ and its presenter Naomi Henderson as a case more satisfying, rewarding and meaningful.
study. Insufficient attention to the needs of external 17 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $275.00
customers can result in a loss of sales and profit
for an organisation. Loss of sales, jobs and productivity can
also be a product of poor internal service. This program 6 WAYS TO MANAGE OVERLOAD
looks at the following: This program will help people manage overload in the
• Defining customer service and customers. workplace. It covers the following area‟s:
• What makes for better customer service practices? • Physical environment
• The customer transaction. • Desk and work habits
• Sustaining good customer service. • Time management
• Concluding the customer transaction. • Looking after your body
• Dealing with difficult customers. • Manage emails
• Break the 24/7 addiction
19 min DVD – Yr : 2007 - $275.00
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION SERIES
4 DVD series (99 min) Yr : 2007 $180.00 each
KEEPING A JOB
TELEPHONE AND RECEPTION You‟ve done the research, interviewed fantastically and
In this program we demonstrate clearly and concisely why walked into a great job. Now you need to prove yourself.
first impressions count, how to use the telephone We look at staying in the job and avoiding ways of losing
effectively, the equipment and organisation of the reception it. We cover: Understanding your workplace, knowing
desk and dealing with difficult customers. your work, goal-setting and fitting in
with the workplace culture. We show that understanding
GENERAL OFFICE SKILLS the company vision, how the company operates and
Working in an office can require some very specific skills, communicates is as important for a new employee as
but how do we get on generally in any office situation? In understanding the specific tasks of the job. This is a
this excellent program we demonstrate skills such as must-see for all students about to enter the job market.
multi-tasking, using common sense and initiative, the 24 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
importance of good personal presentation, listening skills
and teamwork, to name but a few. WORKING ATTITUDE
In Working Attitude we introduce students to the issue of
OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES attitudes at work. We explore how your attitude to
There are plenty of tools to help you in the office, but they co-workers affects both yours and their work. We also
only help if you know how to use them! In this program we investigate forming good workplace habits, working in a
show how important technology is in the office, and we team and co-operating with fellow workers. We examine
also run through the basics of word processing, the types of attitudes favoured by employers, and show
spreadsheets, typical software packages and hardware. It scenarios exploring the affects of
also looks at emails, databases, electronic storage, copying, different moods at work. We also suggest steps to help find
scanning and faxing. solutions and resolve negative emotions at work.
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE 26 min DVD – Yr : 2006 - $180.00
OFFICE
In today‟s society, occupational health and safety is
everywhere, and the office environment is no different.
Here we take a good look at the legislative standards,
office layout, design, ergonomics, manual handling and the
responsibilities of employers and employees.
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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT UNDERSTANDING YOUR EMPLOYER
CUSTOMERS Profiles three different companies, examining their
This program covers important principles in dealing with different needs and the relevance of the seven „key
difficult customers within the customer service industry. competencies‟ as a guide for effective participation in the
Included are feature interviews with service and training workforce.
professionals from Safeway/Woolworths, The Windsor 21 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $160.00
Hotel Melbourne, Jennifer Allcorn - difficult customer
specialist from Gordon TAFE, and the 2004 Best in 10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESSFUL
Australia Industry Award winner, Melbourne restaurant INDUCTION
Jacques Reymond. Everyone remembers their good or bad experiences when
25 min DVD – Yr : 2004 - $160.00 starting a new job or joining a new team. With some
simple, but often overlooked steps, managers and
FIRST IMPRESSIONS supervisors can put in place a successful induction so that
Winning Over Your Boss your new people gain the best impression
This program looks at ways you can get off to a flying start 16 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $275.00
in that new job by ensuring you give a positive first
impression and fit straight into the established work culture. 6 WAYS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT
This is an informative look at the issues of induction, Resolving conflict is one of the most important, yet elusive
getting to know colleagues, understanding the chains of people skills needed. Conflict occurs in all types of
command and all-important communication protocols. It‟s situations and can have an enormous effect on productivity
also a practical examination of the most effective ways of and morale. Learn six practical techniques you can
addressing any concerns or issues that do crop up. implement immediately to help you achieve effective
Available in Student and Mature Age Versions. results.
Program Chapters 15 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $275.00
1. Preparing for Your First Day
2. Understanding Your Work Environment
3. Working With Others THE FIVE VALUES OF GREAT
4. Dealing With Conflict CUSTOMER SERVICE
18 min DVD – Yr : 2008 - $180.00 This program introduces vital attributes of customer
service: Show respect, personalise, pay attention, show you
COMMUNICATING IN A DIVERSE care and advocate. This program then explores how staff
WORLD can integrate the five values into their daily work and
Dialogue - Now You‟re Talking! introduces the G.R.E.A.T. acronym. This stands for: •
This program looks at: What is dialogue – contrasting Greet all customers and make them feel comfortable.
debate and dialogue, Initiating dialogue - how to do it, • Respect cultural and other personal differences.
where to do it, and the skills of dialogue - suspension, • Evaluate how your customers want to be served.
listening, discovery. This program includes a dramatisation • Adjust your approach to match your customer‟s needs.
of how dialogue helps us communicate across job • Thank your customers for their business.
functions, helping improve relations between people at 25 min DVD – Yr : 2001 - $160.00
different levels within the organisation as well as between
different departments or areas of expertise. EMAIL ETIQUETTE
26 min DVD – Yr : 2003 - $160.00 Easily misinterpreted, email sits somewhere between
written and spoken communication. This program provides
HAVE A NICE DAY an outline of the conventions that have evolved to facilitate
Working With Colleagues and Customers in Hospitality effective email communication.
and Tourism 30 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $160.00
This program covers four key areas: Communication in
Workplace; Providing Assistance to Customers; SUCCEEDING AT WORK
Maintaining Personal Presentation Standards; and Working Looking at workplace culture, employer expectations,
as a Team. It draws on the expertise of four professionals payslips, superannuation, working conditions and more,
in tourism and hospitality; Rosa Scott, Customer Service this program helps prepare young people for their first job.
Officer at Melbourne Zoo; Paul Albergo, Visitor Services 17 min DVD – Yr : 2000 - $160.00
Manager at Melbourne Zoo; Catherine Dunne, Duty
Manager at Hotel Lindrum; and Professor Brian King from WORKING IN A SOCIALLY DIVERSE
the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Marketing at ENVIRONMENT
Victoria University of Technology. This program also Explores the need for cultural awareness at work,
takes a light-hearted look at a number of scenarios where particularly for people working in Tourism and Hospitality.
an aspiring tourism and hospitality worker is confronted 25 min DVD – Yr : 1999 - $160.00
with various situations and demonstrates the right and
wrong
ways of dealing with them.
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INTRODUCING CUSTOMER SERVICE INTERVIEWING
This program introduces and defines customer service by With this program learn the communication and
talking to representatives from customerfocused questioning skills that will get you the high quality
organisations like ANZ Bank and The Body Shop. information you want, whether you are interviewing,
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PEOPLE SKILLS SERIES WINNING FIRST IMPRESSIONS
This highly successful library of 20 programs has won 13 Discover how to have a positive impact whether you are
international awards for excellence and creativity. The going for a job interview, making a sales call, receiving a
People Skills program training system provides a complete visitor at the reception desk or dealing with customers.
communication curriculum. EMPOWERING YOURSELF
20 DVD series Yr : 1993 $495.00 each This program will enable you to become empowered,
giving you the confidence to say and do the things you
TEAM BUILDING want.
In this program you will discover the five characteristics of
all successful teams and what each team member must do BEING ASSERTIVE
to build that winning team. Discover effective ways to handle an angry customer, an
unreasonable boss, a pushy salesperson, a bullying
PRESENTING TO A GROUP workmate or an unfair partner.
With this program, learn six practical tips to overcome the
main reasons why presentations often fail to inform or INFLUENCING OTHERS
motivate. This guide will make immediate improvements Within organisations people at all levels are needing to rely
to your presentations. more on personal persuasive skills to get things done rather
than on authority and formal power. Learn five influencing
MANAGING MEETINGS styles and the different situations in which to apply them.
In this program gain a powerful formula for leading
discussions in the boardroom, training room or in the tea DEALING WITH CONFLICT
room. Learn to control meetings, keep to time and ensure In this program see practical examples of dealing with
outcomes are achieved. conflict. Most importantly, learn the essential skills of
collaboration.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE
This program will help to uncover the secrets of how to get HANDLING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
people motivated to take more initiative, be more Dealing with difficult people is one of the most stressful
responsible and reach their full potential. tasks in today‟s workplace. Learn practical skills for
dealing with the know all, the aggressive person, the joker,
MEDIATING DISPUTES the complainer and the dodger in this program.
With this program, viewers will learn a proven step-bystep GIVING BAD NEWS
method for resolving disputes, personality clashes and Learn the three essential steps of communicating bad news
other conflicts. effectively to minimise conflict and trauma.
PRODUCTIVE COUNSELLING
Learn the difference between advice style and question DISCIPLINE INTERVIEWING
style counselling, how to use each method and when they Avoid legal problems and ensure a constructive and
are appropriate. positive outcome from disciplinary interviews by using this
six step process: Stay calm, Be clear and specific, Offer
COMMUNICATING IN A TEAM help, State consequences, Put in writing, and Set review
Discover the traps to avoid when participating in team date.
meetings and how to ask for specific performance feedback
to ensure continuous improvement. COACHING ON THE JOB
With this program you will learn the five steps to
COMMUNICATING WITHOUT WORDS successful coaching on the job: Determine the need,
Use this program as an introduction to body language; how Explain, Demonstrate, Practice, and Feedback.
to interpret it and how to respond.
EFFECTIVE LISTENING
This program teaches the five key skills of effective
listening, along with the five traps to effective listening.
EXPLAINING CLEARLY
Learn the three essential steps for this skill to avoid
misunderstandings and mistakes.
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Index
10 EMPLOYABILITY ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS P. 28
10 ESSENTIAL INTERVIEWING SKILLS P. 30
10 ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESSFUL INDUCTION P. 35
10 THINGS NOT TO DO IN AN INTERVIEW P. 30
6 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO GETTING THAT NEW JOB P. 28
6 WAYS TO BUILD RAPPORT P. 34
6 WAYS TO INCREASE JOB SATISFACTION P. 34
6 WAYS TO MANAGE OVERLOAD P. 34
6 WAYS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT P. 35
A MAN IN A WOMAN'S WORLD P. 23
A TWO WAY STREET P. 31
A WOMAN IN A MAN'S WORLD P. 26
ADDRESSING BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE P. 33
AGREEMENTS P. 30
ALL ABOUT NEW APPRENTICESHIPS P. 26
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS P. 26
AON: SELLING BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS P. 5
ARGUMENTATIVE REPORTS P. 9
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING P. 9
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS P. 9
BEHAVIOURAL INTERVIEWING P. 30
BEING YOUR OWN BOSS: SMALL BUSINESS IN AMERICA P. 23
BEST 10 1/4 INTERVIEW TIPS VIDEO SERIES P. 3
BEST 10 1/4 INTERVIEW TIPS VIDEO SERIES P. 4
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB OVER THE INTERNET P. 3
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB OVER THE INTERNET P. 4
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE P. 3
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE P. 4
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING A JOB WITHOUT COLLEGE P. 23
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR FIRST JOB P. 3
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION P. 3
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION P. 4
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH A NOT SO HOT PAST P. 3
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH A NOT SO HOT PAST P. 4
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW P. 3
BEST 10 1/4 TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST INTERVIEW P. 4
BMW: WORLD CLASS CARS, WORLD CLASS SERVICE P. 5
BUYING A SMALL, ON-GOING BUSINESS P. 4
CAREER & TECH ED GOE DVD P. 23
CAREER ASSESSMENT: FINDING A CAREER THAT FITS P. 17
CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING P. 18
CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING P. 19
CAREER EXPLORATION POWERPOINT LESSON PLANS P. 17
CAREER EXPLORATION: USING THE INTERNET P. 24
CAREER IN FINANCE P. 4
CAREER OPTIONS P. 27
CAREER PATHWAYS P. 27
CAREER PLANNING P. 28
CAREER PLANNING: THE SKY'S THE LIMIT CD-ROM P. 24
CAREERS IN BUSINESS P. 31
CAREERS IN ENGINEERING P. 31
CAREERS IN FASHION P. 17
CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY SERVICE & ADVENTURE P. 16
CAREERS IN INTERIOR DESIGN P. 17
CAREERS: HELPING OR ADVISING PEOPLE? P. 31
CHOICES FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS P. 26
COMMON MISTAKES JOB SEEKERS MAKE P. 29
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COMMUNICATING IN A DIVERSE WORLD P. 35
COMMUNICATING W/DIFFERENT TYPES OF PATIENTS P. 24
COMMUNICATION - ACCOUNTING & OFFICE SYSTEM P. 24
COMMUNICATION – AGRIBUSINESS P. 24
COMMUNICATION – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR P. 24
COMMUNICATION - CONSTRUCTION P. 24
COMMUNICATION - FOOD SERVICE & HOSPITALITY P. 24
COMMUNICATION – HEALTH OCCUPATIONS P. 24
COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE SERIES P. 33
THE NATURE OF WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATION IN THE WORKPLACE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
COMMUNICATION: FEATURING NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL P. 3
CONFESSIONS OF A CHEF P. 16
CONFESSIONS OF A FASHION DESIGNER P. 16
CONFESSIONS OF A FOOD STYLIST P. 16
CONFESSIONS OF A MONTESSORI TEACHER & IN-HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDER P. 16
CONFESSIONS OF AN EVENT PLANNER P. 16
CONFESSIONS OF INTERIOR DESIGNER P. 16
CRITIQUING IN THE CLASSROOM P. 9
CRITIQUING THE ARGUMENT P. 9
CRITIQUING THE FIRST DRAFT P. 9
CRITIQUING THE SECOND DRAFT P. 9
DEALING WITH DIFFICULT CUSTOMERS P. 35
DEFINING BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE P. 32
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS P. 9
DEVELOPING A CAREER PORTFOLIO P. 27
DIFFERENT WAYS TO FIND THAT JOB P. 28
DISCOVERING IDEAS:THE CANON OF INVENTION P. 9
DOCUMENTING SOURCES P. 9
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN P. 26
ELIMINATING WORKPLACE BULLYING P. 32
EMAIL ETIQUETTE P. 35
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: FEATURING METROPOLIS COFFEE COMPANY P. 5
ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AND THE WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT P. 31
ETHICS AT WORK: DOING THE RIGHT THING ON THE JOB P. 23
EXERT YOURSELF! P. 32
EXPERIENCING WORK EXPERIENCE P. 32
EXPLORING PATHWAYS IN P. 26
FACE TO FACE WITH YOUR COMPETITION P. 29
FEASIBILITY STUDIES P. 10
FINDING AND PREPARING FOR WORK EXPERIENCE P. 32
FINDING EMPLOYMENT P. 20
FIRST AID ONE P. 32
FIRST AID TWO P. 32
FIRST IMPRESSIONS P. 35
FIT FOR THE JOB P. 32
FOOLPROOF WAYS TO FIND A JOB P. 20
FORMAL TECHNICAL REPORTS P. 10
FOUR CAREER DAY P. 17
FACS CAREERS
NUTRITION CAREERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS
FOOD CATERING & PRIVATE CHEFS
GATHERING INFORMATION P. 10
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GETTING HIRED SERIES P. 21
HIRE EDUCATION
AREER ASSESSMENT: FINDING A CAREER THAT FITS
JOB SURVIVAL: KEEPING AND ADVANCING YOUR JOB
GOAL SETTING P. 27
GREAT CAREERS IN 2 YEARS P. 18
GREAT CAREERS IN 2 YEARS P. 19
GREAT JOBS WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE P. 18
GROOMING, DRESSING & BODY LANGUAGE: TIPS & TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE IMAGE YOUR P. 18
TOTAL BODY
HAVE A NICE DAY P. 35
HEALTH CARE CAREERS WITHOUT A FOUR YEAR DEGREE P. 24
HEALTH CARE SKILLS: P. 24
HEALTH CAREER SKILLS: TEAM BUILDING SKILLS P. 25
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM P. 26
HOTEL MANAGEMENT AT THE HOTEL MONACO P. 5
HOTEL MONACO-MANAGING CUSTOMER SERVICE P. 5
HOW TO... SERIES P. 33
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: VON MAUR STORES P. 5
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: VON MAUR STORES P. 5
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: FEATURING ALLSTATE INSURANCE P. 6
IDENTIFYING GRAMMATICAL AND MECHANICAL ERRORS P. 10
IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING... ANY ROAD WILL DO P. 4
INFORMATION P. 25
INSPECTION AND EVALUATION REPORTS P. 10
INTERNET RESEARCH P. 10
INTERPRETING TECHNICAL P. 25
INTERVIEW DOS AND DON’TS P. 30
INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE P. 29
INTERVIEW TIPS AND TRAPS P. 30
INTERVIEW TIPS FROM A RECRUITER P. 22
INTRODUCING CUSTOMER SERVICE P. 36
INTRODUCING VET P. 31
INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP P. 25
IT’S NOT WHAT YOU SAY: MASTERING THE INTERVIEW P. 19
JOB APPLICATION P. 29
JOB SEARCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY P. 28
JOB SEARCH IS A BUSINESS P. 28
JOB SKILLS SERIES P. 21
INTERVIEW TIPS FROM A RECRUITER
NECESSARY SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE RULES OF WORK
JOB SURVIVAL: KEEPING AND ADVANCING YOUR JOB P. 23
JOBS AND JOB ANALYSIS: FEATURING ZAPPOS.COM P. 6
JOBS WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE MULTIMEDIA CD-ROM P. 25
KEEPING A JOB P. 34
KNOW AND UNDERSTAND YOUR SKILLS P. 28
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK P. 31
LABORATORY REPORTS P. 10
LANDING THE JOB SERIES P. 19
LANDING THE JOB: THE SEARCH
LANDING THE JOB: THE INTERVIEW
LANDING THE JOB: RESUMES & COVER LETTERS
LAYOUT AND DESIGN P. 10
LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: FEATURING TEXAS INSTRUMENTS P. 6
LOGS, NOTES AND DOCUMENTATION P. 10
MAKE THE INTERVIEW COUNT P. 21
MAKING AND COMMUNICATING MEANING P. 3
MANAGEMENT BY INSPIRATION: WORLD FAMOUS PIKE PLACE FISH P. 5
MATH – DRAFTING P. 25
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MORE GREAT JOBS WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE P. 18
MORE GREAT JOBS WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE P. 20
MY FIRST JOB P. 27
NAME: AGE: OCCUPATION: SIX FINAL YEAR STUDENTS ON CAREERS AND IDENTITY P. 27
NARROWING THE FOCUS P. 11
NECESSARY SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE P. 22
NEGOTIATING WORKPLACE P. 30
NON-TRADITIONAL JOB SEARCH BASICS FOR RE-ENTRY SUCCESS P. 25
NORFORCE P. 28
OCCURRENCE REPORTS P. 11
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION SERIES P. 34
TELEPHONE AND RECEPTION
GENERAL OFFICE SKILLS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE OFFICE
OH&S P. 33
OH&S ISSUES FOR WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS P. 31
ORGANIZATIONAL/INDIVIDUAL RELATIONS AND RETENTION: FEATURING FOCUS HR P. 6
CONSULTING
ORGANIZING IDEAS:THE CANON OF ARRANGEMENT P. 11
OUT AND ABOUT P. 31
OVERVIEW: COMMUNICATING YOUR IDEAS P. 11
PEOPLE SKILLS SERIES P. 36
TEAM BUILDING
PRESENTING TO A GROUP
MANAGING MEETINGS
EMPOWERING PEOPLE
MEDIATING DISPUTES
PRODUCTIVE COUNSELLING
COMMUNICATING IN A TEAM
COMMUNICATING WITHOUT WORDS
EFFECTIVE LISTENING
EXPLAINING CLEARLY
INTERVIEWING
WINNING FIRST IMPRESSIONS
EMPOWERING YOURSELF
BEING ASSERTIVE
INFLUENCING OTHERS
DEALING WITH CONFLICT
HANDLING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
GIVING BAD NEWS
DISCIPLINE INTERVIEWING
COACHING ON THE JOB
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND APPRAISAL: FEATURING BUYCOSTUMES.COM P. 6
PERSUASIVE REPORTS P. 11
PLANNING & EVALUATING YOUR CAREER P. 20
PLANNING RESEARCH P. 11
POWERFUL RESUMES P. 29
PREPARING A TENTATIVE OUTLINE P. 11
PREPARING A WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY: DEVELOPING A TENTATIVE THESIS P. 11
PRESENTATION DELIVERY SKILLS P. 11
PRESENTATION IS VITAL P. 30
PROCEDURE MANUALS P. 11
PROCEDURES P. 12
PROCESSES P. 12
PROPOSALS P. 12
PUBLISHING P. 25
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: YOUR BEST CAREER PLAN P. 25
RECRUITING IN LABOR MARKETS: FEATURING TEXAS INSTRUMENTS P. 6
REFERENCE MATERIALS P. 12
RELATIONSHIP MARKETING: FEATURING THE LITTLE GUYS P. 5
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RESPECT - THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE P. 6
RESPECT - THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE PARTICIPANT MANUAL P. 8
RESPECT MEETING OPENER P. 7
RESPONSIBILITIES P. 30
RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS P. 29
RESUMES IN THE REAL WORLD P. 29
RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND PORTFOLIOS P. 20
REVISING AND EDITING P. 12
RHETORICAL HERITAGE, MODERN APPLICATIONS P. 12
RISK MANAGEMENT AND WORKER PROTECTION: FEATURING BUYCOSTUMES.COM P. 7
SAFE MANUAL HANDLING P. 33
SAFETY AT WORK P. 32
SCIENCE - CONSTRUCTION P. 25
SELECTING HUMAN RESOURCES: FEATURING ZAPPOS.COM P. 7
SETTING CAREER GOALS WITHOUT GETTING TRAMPLED BY DINOSAURS P. 25
SPECIALIZED REFERENCES P. 12
STARTING A COLLABORATIVE WRITING GROUP P. 12
STARTING FRESH SERIES P. 18
STARTING FRESH: RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS FOR THOSE WITH A TROUBLED BACKGROUND
STARTING FRESH: HOW I FOUND A JOB WITH A TROUBLED BACKGROUND
STARTING FRESH: JOB INTERVIEWING WITH A TROUBLED BACKGROUND
STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING: FEATURING FOCUS HR CONSULTING P. 7
STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING: FEATURING FOCUS HR CONSULTING P. 8
STRATEGIES FOR ORAL PRESENTATION P. 12
STYLE P. 13
SUCCEEDING AT THE INTERVIEW P. 29
SUCCEEDING AT WORK P. 35
SWEET STUFF P. 32
TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: FEATURING XEROX CORPORATION P. 7
TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: FEATURING XEROX CORPORATION P. 8
TECHNICAL WRITING P. 13
TEMPORARY AGENCIES P. 18
TEMPORARY AGENCIES P. 20
TERTIARY REALITY P. 27
THE ABSTRACT P. 13
THE EXPLICATION AND CRITIQUE P. 13
THE FIVE VALUES OF GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE P. 35
THE FUTURE STARTS HERE P. 26
THE GROUP INTERVIEW P. 30
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WRITING P. 13
THE ROAD TO WORK P. 27
THE SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH SERIES: FINDING YOUR CAREER P. 22
PLANNING & EVALUATING YOUR CAREER
HOW DO YOU PUT IT ON PAPER?
WHERE ARE THE JOBS?
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS & TECHNIQUES
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
THE TRUTH TABLE & LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE P. 13
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: ANALYZING CONCEPTS P. 13
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: BUILDING ARGUMENTS P. 13
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: DISCOVERING VOICE P. 13
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: EVALUATING AND ORGANIZING P. 13
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: EXPLAINING RELATIONSHIPS P. 13
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: EXPLORING THE PROCESS P. 13
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: IMAGINING SOLUTIONS P. 14
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: INTEGRATING RESEARCH P. 14
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: RESPONDING TO ARGUMENTS P. 14
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: SEARCHING FOR CAUSES P. 14
THE WRITER'S CIRCLE: THINKING RADICALLY P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING ARGUMENTS P. 14
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THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING WITH AGILITY P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING WITH COMPLEXITY P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: ARGUING WITH INTENSITY P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: BUILDING SUPPORT P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: DOCUMENTING RESEARCH P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: EVERYDAY RESEARCH P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: FINDING HIDDEN ARGUMENTS P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: GATHERING RESEARCH P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: INTEGRATING RESEARCH P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: REFINING A THESIS P. 14
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: THE ELEMENTS OF ARGUMENT P. 15
THE WRITER'S ODYSSEY: VOICING AN ARGUMENT P. 15
TOTAL REWARDS AND COMPENSATION: FEATURING FOCUS HR CONSULTING P. 7
TOTAL REWARDS AND COMPENSATION: FEATURING FOCUS HR CONSULTING P. 8
TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES: FEATURING XEROX CORPORATION P. 7
TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES: FEATURING XEROX CORPORATION P. 8
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY JOBS P. 27
UNDERSTANDING YOUR EMPLOYER P. 35
UNION-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS: FEATURING SATURN P. 7
UNION-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS: FEATURING SATURN P. 8
USING CAREER CENTER RESOURCES P. 26
USING COMPUTERS SAFELY P. 33
USING ELECTRONIC SOURCES P. 15
USING THE LIBRARY P. 15
VARIABLE PAY AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: FEATURING TEXAS INSTRUMENTS P. 8
VARIABLE PAY AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: FEATURING TEXAS INSTRUMENTS P. 8
VISUAL SUPPORTS P. 15
WHAT DO I SAY AT THE INTERVIEW? P. 30
WHAT DO I WANT TO DO? P. 28
WHAT EMPLOYERS REALLY WANT P. 28
WHAT IS TECHNICAL WRITING? P. 15
WHERE ARE THE JOBS? P. 20
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? P. 23
WOMEN CAN DO ANYTHING P. 27
WORK ETHICS IN THE NEW ECONOMY P. 26
WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE PROFESSIONS P. 32
WORKING ATTITUDE P. 34
WORKING IN A SOCIALLY DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT P. 35
WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND P. 30
WRITING A RESEARCH ESSAY P. 15
WRITING DESCRIPTION P. 15
WRITING NARRATION P. 16
WRITING THE FIRST DRAFT P. 15
WRITING WITH AN EXPRESSIVE AIM P. 15
WRITING WITH AN INFORMATIVE AIM P. 15
YOU’VE GOT THE JOB P. 31
YOUR RESUME: FIRST THEY MUST SEE YOU IN WRITING! P. 22
YOU'RE HIRED! SKILLS YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT P. 19
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