Getting It Right At The Interview
 Job interviews are by nature, challenging and stressful—but they don’t have to be a complete mystery. This program illustrates the basic interview format that most applicants can expect and the best way to deal with each phase of it. Featuring a dramatized case study, the DVD follows a motorcycle technician who has been unemployed for several months and has no clue about how to prepare for an interview or make a good impression during one. With help from a sharp young interview coach, he learns about proper prep techniques, practicing with mock interviews, listening and communication skills, articulating career goals, using appropriate body language, asking questions and seeking feedback. (2009) 24 Min.
CE41114 ..................................................................................... $12995
Job Application: Looking Good On Paper
 A job interview is a crucial opportunity to shine—but before that happens, a would-be employee needs to sell his or her abilities in writing. This program helps students identify, organize, and promote their skills and experience during the application phase of a job hunt. Starting with a period of personal reflection and goal setting, the video guides viewers through the critical components of cover letters and resumes, with emphasis on clarity, simplicity appropriate formats and styles, and the best way to make up for lapses in work history or experience. Using the STAR method to answer selection criteria questions is another important topic. (2008) 24 Min.
CE40236 ..................................................................................... $12995
Taking Credit: Understanding Loans, Credit Cards, and Other Debts
 Some people have a hard time qualifying for a loan, while others can walk into a bank empty-handed and leave with thousands of dollars in credit. The same goes for credit cards-although most consumers carry several, for an unfortunate few they are out of reach. But no matter how easy or difficult it is to borrow money, one thing is certain: paying it back is the real challenge. This program helps high school and college-level viewers understand the basics of financial credit systems, the best ways to obtain and manage credit, and how credit decisions can influence one’s future. Focusing on credit cards, car loans, student loans, and mortgages, the program offers lighthearted dramatizations that illustrate good and bad borrowing and spending habits and highlights discipline as the key to a great credit rating and sustained financial health. Student will also encounter the four C’s of lending-capacity, credit, capital, and collateral. (2008) 22 Min.
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Job-seeking Skills For Young People
 Job-hunters who represent the late phase of the millennial generation or “Generation Y” have more resources at their disposal than any previously emergent group. This program examines technology-based tools that can help young job-seekers and the skills necessary to make those tools work. Views learn about developing a digital career portfolio and investigating potential employers using the vast mine of information on the internet. The DVD also discusses ways to access the “hidden” job market through personal networking, the four main styles of resume (chronological, skill based, targeted and generic), the advantages of mock interviews, and the STAR system. (2009) 27 Min.
CE40235 ..................................................................................... $12995
First Impression: Winning Over Your Boss and Coworkers
 Every boss has unique expectations and every company has its own procedures and work environment. How can a new hire sort it all out? This program explores the crucial skills every new employee should develop in order to become a valued part of the team. Topics include logistical issues like punctuality and planning the best route to work as well as proper dress, orientation and training, asking questions, active listening, and how to deal with difficult coworkers or supervisors. Real world advice comes from James Masini, a young business owner whose company specializes in helping entry-level workers. (2008) 19 Min.
CE40235 ..................................................................................... $12995
Career Cluster 4: Business, Management & Administration
 No one knows jobs better than the people who actually do them! This video lets the experts speak, as they share their firsthand knowledge of the following career areas: marketing, sales and services, business, management and administration, and finance.
When it’s time to get down to the business of business, introduce your students to some people who make their living at it. This program profiles a corporate accounting assistant, an administrative assistant, an account director, and a principal at a commercial real estate service firm. Together they cover a lot of ground as they discuss the challenge and rewards of their work, providing information on necessary skills, educational credentials and personal qualities. (2007) 23 Min.
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