Reports on a study that adds to the growing research on resume writing by examining the resume length preferences of Big Five accounting firm recruiters, a population not previously studied. Suggests that an effective teaching practice would be to assign resumes with a two-page rough draft requirement. (SC)

A survey of 372 British employers showed they tended to recruit an elite group of graduates from a hierarchy of institutions, making problematic a proposed flat tuition fee. Employer skill needs appeared to be converging, and claims of a skills gap in highly qualified workers were not supported by the data. (Contains 62 references.) (SK)

Five presidential search experts respond to a query on why there are not more females and minorities leading U.S. colleges and universities today. (EV)

These two articles discuss the need to promote librarianship as a profession to young people. Discusses the American Library Association's effort to recruit younger as well as ethnically diverse audiences; suggestions for local activities; and a mentoring program in New York City for public library youth employees. (LRW)

Reviews research on performance-based pay in England and Wales, examining: its effects on teacher behavior; its benefits and disadvantages; and performance-based pay in the United States, and noting studies of the conditions under which performance-based pay succeeds. The paper concludes that performance-based pay works best in situations that…

The experience of a county government illustrates factors to consider in implementing online employment testing for job candidates: (1) selection of the appropriate Internet-based test; (2) passwords, timing, security, and technical difficulties; and (3) provisions for applicants who lack Internet access. (SK)

Reviews results of selected studies on teacher effectiveness; describes the difficulty of attracting quality teachers to provide "authentic instruction" to low-performing students in high-poverty and high-minority schools; identifies structural conditions that can produce good teaching; describes actions school leaders can take to recruit,…

Reviews research on the role mentoring plays in recruiting and retaining minority teachers. (PKP)

A study of 500 British employers operating Modern Apprenticeships found the following: (1) 58% were small businesses; (2) 63% recruited only 1 apprentice; (3) they were highly satisfied with participation; and (4) the current good economy may help entrench Modern Apprenticeships in the training infrastructure. (SK)

Updates research from the 1970s and 1980s regarding the achievement of a fully representative federal bureaucracy. Suggests that there is not widespread support among supervisors for the notion of a representative bureaucracy and that such attitudes may have an impact on recruitment efforts. (JOW)

Examines three antecedents of the market orientation for colleges and universities facing declines in enrollments and downsizing: (1) institution size (student enrollment); (2) source of funding (public/private); and (3) institutional innovativeness. Of the three, innovativeness was found to play the largest role. Discusses implications for…

School boards are responsible for assessing candidates for the superintendency and should approach this task the same way a business does. For all candidates: interview several times, examine their history, check their credentials, and arrange for a psychological assessment. (MLF)

Faced with dwindling supplies of teachers (particularly in specific areas), many states are offering tempting recruitment initiatives. Factors that make school districts attractive to applicants include fair pay, bonuses, a safe and attractive living environment, parent participation in schools, new teacher mentoring, community valuing of…

A survey of 81 accounting majors, 60 business majors, 12 nonbusiness majors, and 13 undecided students in accounting principles courses found that accounting principles instructors play the most significant role in the decision to major in accounting. Many students decide to major during their first principles course. (SK)

Discusses the use of consumer-oriented marketing as a means of increasing enrollment in colleges and universities. Examples of how some schools are using this approach by addressing student preferences are provided and include such ideas as upgrading the dining hall to offer greater food selections, using dormitory bathroom door keypad locks to…