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Weekly New Release - Career Development and Job Search
Catch a glimpse into a variety of careers that work directly with the growth and development of children. The Child Development Careers DVD allows viewers to discover the benefits and challenges of working with children through personal interviews of people working in various child development careers, including:
Storyteller and Children's Librarian
Pediatrician
YWCA Director
Montessori School Administrator
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Speech Pathologist
DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2013 / (Grades 7-Adult) / 21 minutes
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Suited to a diversity of learning styles, Exploring Hospitality aims to make lesson planning easy and engaging. It's a resource that will enhance the learning experience for users! Part 1 Working in the Hospitality Industry provides an overview of the industry, including its various sectors and key themes, as well as important practical elements of working in the industry. Perfect for use in a classroom or other learning environments, this self-paced learning resource utilises text, video and interactive media.
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DVD / 2013
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Psychometric testing is a key stage in the recruitment process for many employers. Understanding what's involved in the testing process can prove invaluable for employee candidates. This interview-led program explains what psychometric testing is and why it's used, the various types of psychometric tests candidates might encounter, how to prepare for tests, and the advantages and disadvantages of psychometric testing. With interviews of professionals working in the industry, we gain an insight of their usefulness from a HR, clinical psychology and careers perspective. This program is an excellent resource for students of psychology, business studies and career counselling.
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DVD / 2013 / 21 minutes
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Gracey talks to a histologist at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and learns about the study of cells and tissues of plants and animals. She then visits an eye doctor and learns about the scope of practice performed by optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians. She meets with a medical examiner at a county morgue to learn about the medical subspecialty of forensic pathology and the role it plays in solving crime.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey visits the musical director at St. James Cathedral and learns about her duties overseeing the music for all the services and choirs, as well as playing the organ. Shawn talks with the executive director of Orlando Venues and learns what goes into coordinating big arena concerts and sporting events. Executive chef at the Orlando Marriott Center manages the kitchen, coordinates catering and contributes to the identity of the hotel by developing an original menu.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Shawn visits an entrepreneur who started her own jewelry beading business from the comfort of her home. Then the owner of Goldsmith Jewelry takes Shawn through the process of jewelry production, from casting to stone setting. At the Reunion Resort, Shawn meets the vice president of Weller Pools and learns what it takes to engineer and install a water park or luxury resort pool.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Shawn learns about traits of a successful salesperson and business-to-business sales from the marketing senior accountant at Enterprise Holdings. Gracey meets a senior vice president of Oracle, a company that designs software and hardware for hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. A promotional consultant and co-founder of a printing and engraving shop talks about the advertising services and promotional products they provide to their customers.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey visited the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute to learn about the careers of a medical chemist and a biochemist, who work on developing and testing medication for, among other diseases, diabetes. She also pays a visit to the vice president of technical affairs and the vice president of engineering at Formulated Solutions to learn about the development of certain materials and products, like lotion, their manufacturing process, testing and packaging.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Ever dream of driving a train? Shawn met the manager, of operating rules at an Amtrak station to learn what it's really like to be a train engineer, coordinate customer training and service and ensure safety on the railroad. He then joins a certified flight instructor with Air Orlando and tests out a flight simulator used to train pilots. Then the executive for the Orlando Magic NBA team has a story to tell about overcoming hardships of life and reaching your goals.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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If something is not quite right with our feet, it could impact the way we walk or cause pain in the lower back, hips and ankles. Shawn visits a certified pedorthist (footwear specialist) and co-owner of Footwear by Design to learn about her practice. If you've broken a bone or suffer from a serious sports injury, an orthopedic surgeon can prescribe medication, physical therapy or perform surgery. Gracey meets the chief of staff at Oasis Hospital and learns what separates this medical specialization from the rest. Athletic trainer at the University of Central Florida shares what qualifications are required for certification. An orthodontist describes what goes into a career of correcting bite problems and restoring people's smiles.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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The director of Harry P. Leu Gardens shares how the study of horticulture can lead to a career in landscaping, conservation and working outdoors every day. Putting together exhibits and enriching programs at a museum takes extensive expertise. Gracey visits theDali Museum and speaks with the curator of education about this process. The director of facilities tells her what goes into maintaining a public building like the museum, managing the staff, keeping utilities functional, exhibit floors clean and grounds secure.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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How does the Red Cross get the word out to the public about the urgent needs of people in disaster areas? Chief public relations officer at the American Red Cross Mid-Florida region answers that question. Shawn meets a lobbyist and managing partner of Southern Strategy Group to learn how lobbyists get laws passed to benefit a particular cause of special interest group. Gracey learns that an interpreter and a translator are two separate careers and meets a woman who combines her multilingual public speaking and writing skills to do both.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey visits a stunt coordinator on a Movie set and learns who thinks up, directs, films and performs the death-defying stunts for action movies. She then speaks with the owner of the Crawford Group and learns about the many aspects of a career as a TV producer. An intern for the sports radio station at University of Florida tells Shawn about the benefits and requirements if interning in the fields of journalism and media.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey meets the cofounder of Rocky's Retreat Canine Health and Fitness Center and learns how alternative therapy methods such as aquatherapy, acupressure and massage can be used to help pets recover from surgery, trauma or illness. A veterinary technician supervisor at Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital tells Shawn of the cases they get, the training to become a vet and the rewards of bringing animals back to health. Gracey meets the head instructor at Freedom Ride and discovers that therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy are beneficial to children and adults with many types of physical, emotional and learning disabilities. Then, an entomologist specializing in bees, wasps and ants, explains the importance of bees for the agricultural industries and the certifications required to become a beekeeper.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey speaks with a school psychologist who helps students overcome obstacles like learning disabilities or family problems to achieve their potential. A virtual teacher describes the perks and benefits of virtual instruction. Coping with serious illness or death in the family can be devastating for a child. A child life specialist at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children shows how she uses play therapy and other techniques to help her patients get through the dark events in their lives.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Shawn learns what goes into transforming an idea for a story or a drawing into a published children's book. He then meets an implementation business analyst and learns that a business analyst investigates business systems and suggests ways of improving their efficiency. With so much new technology and gadgetry on the market, there is a need for clear instructions, technical proposals and user manuals. Gracey meets a technical writer with Sungard Public Sector and learns about her experience in writing these documents.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Do we live to work or work to live? The universal struggle to find a balance between work and life outside work is explored in this engaging, street-style program. People from a diverse range of industries are asked about their work and how they attempt to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. How important is it to be passionate about ones work? How does financial stability affect ones self-esteem? What has the impact of technology, especially the internet, had on the way we work? This insightful, fast-paced resource is an excellent resource for understanding the world of the work and how it shapes our identity.
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DVD / 2013 / 14 minutes
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The job interview process is a stressful and challenging experience for many people. This game-show style program breaks down the different aspects of an interview. Viewers follow two contestants as they vie for the position at A1 Advertising, with the host providing hints and tips on: what to research before the interview, how to answer difficult questions and making a positive impression. This unique and engaging learning resource provides an essential guide to a successful job interview.
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DVD / 2012 / 17 minutes
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Where do you begin with your job search? For first time job seekers finding a job can be a daunting and stressful process, but the most difficult stage job seekers face is starting the process itself. In this Australian-made program, 'Job Seeker Q & A: Getting Started', a wide range of people discuss their approach and attitude to finding work, and their understanding of the job search process. This program takes a fast-paced, vox-pop approach, with many different aspects of the job search process covered during the program.
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DVD / 2012 / 17 minutes
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When searching for a job in a competitive job market, it is essential to be well prepared and organised. This program investigates all the things you need to know to apply for jobs and be a strong candidate for those positions. Various people in the program offer sound advice on job preparation skills, researching organisations, identifying your skills and jobs appropriate to those skills, planning your resume and other key factors in ensuring you find employment that aligns with your interests and strengths. Finally, the program offers advice on continuously checking how you are going with the job hunt, and whether you need to re-evaluate your strategies and resume.
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DVD / 2012 / 15 minutes
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A resume is so much more than a list of skills, education and work history. With the cover letter, it is an integral part of making a good first impression. Hear job seekers and hiring managers discuss how they view and judge resumes and cover letters. Students learn how to make theirs stand out in a professional manner and how to present their skills creatively. Discover how to edit a resume and craft a cover letter for the specific job you're seeking.
DVD / 2011 / Approx. 25 minutes
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When Alex graduated from high school, he had two goals. He wanted to get a good- paying job as quickly as possible so he could be on his own and he wanted to work in a green industry.Your students will accompany Alex as he searches for his first full-time job and faces the challenges of the first six months at Zephyr Industries, a wind technology company. Throughout the program, you are given the opportunity to pause the video and discuss with your students critical decisions Alex has to make before they see what actually happens. As they share in his successes and failures, they'll learn the valuable real-life lessons that will teach them job-search skills and help them reach their own career goals.
DVD / 2010 / 25 minutes
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You've been invited for an interview for your dream job. Congratulations! But now comes the hard part - nailing the interview. This program looks at interview scenarios - face to face, telephone, panel or group interviews - and what a candidate can expect in these different scenarios. It also examines the questions a candidate can look forward to in an interview situation, such as typical and particularly challenging questions. The program also reveals what questions an interviewer shouldn't ask a candidate. Featuring expert input from industry and career professionals, this is a terrific resource to help you get the job you want.
DVD / 2010 / 18 minutes
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Featuring:
Interviewer Eve Ash
Interviewee Peter Quarry
Learn simple strategies for making a strong impression at job interviews.
DVD / 2006 / 19 minutes
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Do you know which jobs will be most likely to have a demand for large numbers of trained applicants in the foreseeable future? After watching this DVD, you'll know which careers are projected to experience the greatest rates of growth. Knowing what kinds of positions will be widely available can help students to make wise decisions about good career paths. It is never too early for high school students to begin the process of career planning.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn which job titles are expected to experience the greatest growth.
2) Students will learn what people in these particular positions are expected to do when they go to work. Specific job duties will be discussed.
3) Students will learn about the educational background and/or specialized training that would qualify them for jobs in these burgeoning fields.
Review
"The Hottest Careers for your Future is an extremely generalized overview of a multitude of career choices. In just 18 minutes, the video mentions over 35 career choices, ten of which are discussed in somewhat more specific details than the others. Those ten are touted as the 'ten fastest growing occupations of the decade' as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Satistics in the Occupational Outlook Handbook." - SOURCE: School Library Journal, April 2001 Issue
DVD / 2004 / (Grades 6-12) / 18 minutes
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Some people are naturals at interviewing but most of us are not. That's why you need to look for any edge you can get over other applicants. This training program covers essential strategies for persons with disabilities to effectively compete against other job candidates in the interviewing process.
Can be used in training sessions with job seekers or employment specialists as a 20-minute presentation, or serve as an interactive tool to stimulate discussion. Offers structured opportunities to pause the program and discuss relevant issues.
If you are person with a disability, getting that edge means:
Uncovering the little secrets that can lead to Big Success in the job interview
Learning to handle the unique interviewing issues
The below-the-radar factors that can influence and increase your job interviewing success.
What your best options are in dealing with such issues as disclosure and illegal questions
DVD (With Trainer's Guide) / 2003 / 21 minutes
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In a fast-paced world of emails and text messaging, it's easy for young people to forget the importance of concise business writing with a courteous presentation. Indeed, many teens may not realize that the 'laid-back' communication style that is common at school is far from appropriate in the world of work. This program brings viewers back to basics: how to write a proper resume, what to wear on a job interview, and how to behave appropriately in the workplace. Viewers will enjoy a series of dramatic (and sometimes comical) vignettes that identify what is¡Xand is not¡Xproper workplace behavior. Special emphasis is given to the importance of good speaking and writing skills. Treating bosses and colleagues with due respect is also presented as a crucial part of being a successful employee.
DVD (With Teacher's Guide) / 2003 / (Grades 7- 13)
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Viewers learn about the opportunities to work in the expanding world of technology as they examine a wide variety of jobs. Included are: transportation, power, energy sources and alternative sources, communications, graphic communications, construction, manufacturing, and many others. Growth potential, educational requirements, and a salary range provide helpful information for career planning and future job training.
DVD / 1995 / 20 minutes
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What do a positive attitude, adaptability, dependability, loyalty, and interpersonal skills have to do with each other? All are named by employers as the most important traits new employees can bring into their organizations¡Xtraits that are seldom taught in a school curriculum. While entry- level employees may feel that once they have been hired by an organization their worries are over, this exceptional video prepares them for the realities of the workplace. Focusing on adapting to individual work environments, viewers visit a variety of employment situations and follow entry-level employees as they evaluate their new jobs and assess where they will fit into the organizations. Viewers learn how to decide the correct attire, how to address and deal with their new bosses, how much socializing is acceptable, how to learn correct office procedures, and what skills their supervisors expect them to have. This entertaining video stresses the fact that when starting a new job, preparation for the expectations of bosses, supervisors, co-workers, clients, and customers often makes the difference between a smooth take-off and a crash landing.
CD-ROM (Win) / 1995
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