Students are taken
through a step-by-step
illustration of the
interview process, from
the greeting through a
series of questions to
the closing. The video
discusses what to wear,
the importance of
arriving on time, acting
relaxed and becoming
aware of non-verbal
behaviors. It shows how
to practice answers to
questions about
education, work
experience career goals,
and personal values,
including how to turn
potential negatives in
these areas into
positives. The interview
close is examined and
the importance of the
thank-you letter and
post-interview status
inquiry are stressed.
Finding a job can be
extremely difficult. For
people with disabilities,
the barriers become even
greater. Although laws
prohibit discrimination,
many employers are
hesitant to hire or even
interview people with
disabilities. This three-
part program presents
practical, proven
strategies that will show
you where to begin and
what you need to know to
find employment in a wide
range of career areas.
Except for accountants, everyone’s least favorite subject. Nevertheless, accounting is a critical element in the success of a
small business, and leaving the details to an outside accountant without understanding what accounting means is a
prescription for disaster. John Thompson, chairman of KMG Main Hurdman, explains what the entrepreneur must learn about
accounting: the sources of cash flow, the nature and control of expenditures, monitoring collections, creating and
maintaining adequate and accurate records, cash versus accrual basis, husbanding cash, and reviewing and understanding
financial statements. (30 minutes)
Creating a successful print ad involves a dynamic mix of visual theory, consumer psychology, and nuts-and-bolts tinkering. This two-part series provides a thorough grounding in all of the above, familiarizing students with the terminology and working concepts that successful graphic designers and advertising creatives make use of on a daily basis. Although both episodes are rich in detailed guidance, their class-friendly run times make them ideal for coursework in marketing, advertising, design, and commercial art. 2-part series, 19 minutes each. 2011
Once advertising students have assimilated a basic knowledge of visual principles, they can move on to more advanced working methods—the ones that garner awards as well as customers. This program shows how to attract a reader’s attention with the layout concepts commonly known as picture window, silhouette, square zero, Mondrian, closure, oversizing, juxtaposition, surrealism, and shock. Examples show how graphic designers direct attention within an ad by using various compositional techniques—such as diagonal, standard, “C,” “Z,” overlapping, and spatial progression. The video concludes with a section on the importance and practical use of headlines and sub-headlines. A part of the series Advertising Layout. (19 minutes) 2011
The importance of strong written and oral skills in dealing with clients and vendors is discussed. The importance of understanding why business practices and terms are so vital to success is presented in a fast-moving and fascinating way.
This highly informative program presents professionals in various segments of the exciting and fast-paced fashion industry discussing their roles at design, production, wholesale, and retail levels. Viewers see how merchandise is presented to wholesale buyers in New York showrooms and learn how resident buying offices assist store buyers in deciding what merchandise best suits their clientele. Interviews with wholesale and retail professionals in all areas of production and sales reveal the challenges and drawbacks of careers in fashion merchandising. A Cambridge Educational Production.
One 45-minute video & student manual.
This highly informative program presents professionals in various segments of the exciting and fast-paced fashion industry discussing their roles at design, production, wholesale, and retail levels. Viewers see how merchandise is presented to wholesale buyers in New York showrooms and learn how resident buying offices assist store buyers in deciding what merchandise best suits their clientele. Interviews with wholesale and retail professionals in all areas of production and sales reveal the challenges and drawbacks of careers in fashion merchandising. A Cambridge Educational Production.
One 45-minute video & student manual.
Architecture & Construction
With over 13 million jobs in the U.S. alone, the Architecture & Construction Career Cluster is simply huge. This program offers a sense of how wide-ranging the opportunities can be by looking at the educational and training requirements, as well as the actual work of an architect, plumber, electrician, and construction and building inspector. A Cambridge Educational Production.
Copyright date: 2004
Do you enjoy expressing yourself creatively? This video takes a look at careers that include creating original ideas or different ways of doing things like writing, graphic arts, dance, drama, and video and film production.
Many service technicians think all they need to do is be good with their hands in this career area. Yet whether they are successful on the job is also dependent on how well they communicate with their boss, their co-workers, and their customers. This inside look at the automotive world 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 communicating with vendors.
This fascinating video series meets the requirements for integrating academic communications skills with the vocational work world. Each video begins with an orientation to the career area being explored with an emphasis on why communication skills are important to that work area. Titles in this series include: Marketing & Customer Service, Health Occupations, Food Service & Hospitality, Production Technology, Automotive Repair, Agribusiness, Accounting & Office Systems, Family & Consumer Sciences, Construction, and Electronics.
