The ins and outs of acquiring instrumentalists in a two-year college are presented. (CK)

Discusses role of extranational consultants in development of information services in Third World countries. The definition of a consultant, recruitment and employment, and the consulting process are highlighted. Criteria of the American Library Association, International Relations Committee for Selection of Consultants to serve abroad are…

Suggests an effective recruiting strategy--the nominating committee--based on the Boy Scouts of America. A nominating committee reduces recruiting fiascos, as when no one is willing to accept a position or those interested are not qualified. Offers guidelines for the committee's mode of operation. (WD)

Outlines nine techniques to use in recruiting students for journalism programs. (GT)

Examines the influence of school academic achievement on potential candidates' attraction to high school principal positions in Kentucky. Finds, for example, that low-performance schools are significantly disadvantaged in recruiting principals. (Contains 50 references, 2 tables, and 1 figure.) (PKP)

Discusses business opportunities for Americans to work for Japanese firms located in the United States. Describes some Japanese firms in the United States, explores the need for proficiency in the Japanese language, and identifies skills sought by Japanese firms. Approaches to recruiting are also explained. (NB)

A project was developed by the Association for Women in Science to determine what mentoring activities were most effective and which worked less well. Areas of concern commonly expressed included self-image and self-confidence, networking and professional contacts, career opportunities and options, letters of reference, and balancing family and…

Collected recruitment data to ascertain whether or not white women were gaining entry into positions that would provide an avenue for consideration and possible promotion into management positions at large military installation. Between 1985 and 1989, 663 recruitment placements were made into various career intern positions at installation. Of…

Discusses steps involved in planning a successful career fair: getting started; set date first; find proper facilities; find the staffing; invite faculty; look at costs; establish a time line; inviting employers; preparing students; preparing employers; evaluating the program; innovations; and the day of the event. (ABL)

Assuming that an institution of higher education sees a need to devote resources to merit scholarships while continuing a strong need-based program, examines how the institution can do this, what impact it will have on enrollment, how scholarships should be marketed, and how much money will be required. (NB)

Explains how to market volunteer opportunities by adapting the four Ps of advertising (product, promotion, placement, and price), using the example of symphony orchestra volunteers. (SK)

Describes new incentive packages employed by several states and school districts to recruit prospective teachers, including signing bonuses, housing incentives, loan forgiveness and tuition waivers, scholarships, waiver of retirement rules, and child-care services. Discusses implications and describes procedures for school districts to develop…

The importance of recruiting and retaining highly qualified educators as school administrators is underscored as the shortage of qualified personnel to fill current and future school principal vacancies continues unabated. The strategy employed by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) in its leadership preparation and development program is…