4/5/05: Finding a Job

This was James' last appearance on Schoolhouse Rock, as he is moving on up to take on the job of Head of Adult Services at the Simsbury (CT) Public Library as of next week. Listeners who enjoy the R&B/soul/blues/Motown component of the show will no doubt be disappointed, as will all fans of James' rapier wit. This old town won't be the same without him. Good luck, James.

Having just secured a job, James was in a position to speak with some authority about this week's topic: finding, applying for, and getting employment. The number one resource recommended to Springfield College students looking for jobs is the Career Center on campus.

Discussed:
what do you want to do with your life?
EducationPlanner.com
Career Development eManual (University of Waterloo)
What Color Is Your Parachute? (with unpaid testimonial from Rachael Naismith, Assistant Director for Information & Research, Babson Library)

finding job openings
listservs
professional/trade journals
monster.com
craigslist.org
newspapers
CareerPoint

resumes, cover letters, interviewing
JobWeb - Resumes & Interviews
America's Career InfoNet: Career Resource Library
Fifty Standard Interview Questions (CollegeGrad.com)
The 109 Typical Job Interview Questions (Quintessential Careers)

salary negotiations
Negotiating Your Salary (CareerLink)

Playlist
Jimi Hendrix, Electric Ladyland
Luna, Sweet Child O' Mine
David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust
David Bowie, Golden Years
Belle & Sebastian, If You're Feeling Sinister
Lyle Lovett, I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord
Ink Spots, Java Jive (for Flavia)
Spencer Davis Group, Goodbye Stevie
Ramones, Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
Spencer Davis Group, Strong Love
Spencer Davis Group, I Can't Stand It
Elliott Smith, Happiness
Rolling Stones, Country Tonk
Magnetic Fields, I Don't Want To Get Over You
John Mayall & the Blues Breakers, Parchment Farm
Beck, We Live Again
John Mayall & the Blues Breakers, ?

Reference Book of the Week: Occupational Outlook Handbook (HF 5382 .O23 REF, or http://www.bls.gov/oco/)