Descriptor
Source
| Occupational Outlook Quarterly | 8 |
Author
| Mariani, Matthew | 2 |
| Baxter, Neale | 1 |
| Bluford, Verada | 1 |
| Carey, Max | 1 |
| Drake, Larry | 1 |
| Fountain, Melvin C. | 1 |
| Martin, Gail M. | 1 |
| Moskowitz, Rachel | 1 |
| Murphy, Ludmilla | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Opinion Papers | 8 |
| Numerical/Quantitative Data | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Bluford, Verada – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1993
The men and women who work as funeral directors take great pride in the fact that they provide efficient and appropriate services that give comfort to their customers. The job requires tact, discretion, and compassion when dealing with grieving people. (JOW)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Occupational Information, Work Environment
Mariani, Matthew – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2000
Describes telecommuting, which occurs whenever an employee is paid for work done at an alternate worksite and total commuting time is thereby reduced. Discusses the pros and cons and examines the characteristics that make jobs and people suitable for telecommuting. Includes a self-assessment to determine whether telecommuting is a good option.…
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Occupational Information, Teleworking, Work Environment
Baxter, Neale – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1988
Discusses how to act and what to expect in the first job. Points out that first jobs are important because they provide an opportunity to develop the technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills that can be used in the second job. (JOW)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Employer Employee Relationship, Entry Workers, Work Environment
Drake, Larry; Moskowitz, Rachel – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1997
Discusses major laws related to the rights of workers. Covers wages and required work hours, unemployment; on-the-job safety, compensation for work-related illness or injury, protection from harassment and discrimination, the right to join a union, and employer administration of drug or polygraph tests. (JOW)
Descriptors: Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Labor Legislation, Occupational Safety and Health, Work Environment
Mariani, Matthew – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1999
Suggests where to look for summer employment and includes information about types of jobs, summer employers, job search pointers, and legal issues such as wages, hours, and safety. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Job Application, Job Search Methods, Safety, Seasonal Employment
Murphy, Ludmilla – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1986
Discusses various aspects of the career of child-care worker: working conditions, employment possibilities, qualifications and advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Employment Opportunities
Carey, Max – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1991
Written for workers starting careers or reentering the labor force after a long absence, this article explores issues to think about when considering a job offer and provides criteria for judging job offers. (JOW)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Fringe Benefits, Job Applicants, Job Satisfaction
Martin, Gail M.; Fountain, Melvin C. – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1982
Jobs differ widely in the ability, educational level, and other attributes they require of workers. This article provides a table that lists 16 characteristics of jobs, such as education required and salary level, and shows each characteristic's relation to more than 250 individual occupations. (Author/SSH)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, Educational Background, Employment Opportunities
