Job Seeking Solutions for Young People

Aimed at “the Generation Y person … born somewhere between 1975 and 1990,” this informative program outlines the basic steps for finding and securing employment compatible with the job-seeker's interests and skills. Characterizing its audience as being technology-driven and interested in jobs that will either make a social contribution or take into account preferred lifestyle choices, Job Seeking Solutions for Young People advises viewers to take stock of their current situation, draft an action plan, write an effective résumé, and prepare for interviews. With each step, two successful applicants are profiled—their interview clips providing real-life examples of how the process works—while a professional development counselor also provides practical suggestions, such as using a neutral e-mail address on your résumé and keeping a written record of all your contacts, even if the lead initially doesn't work out. Since this was originally produced for the Australian market, the recommended websites and resources here are somewhat inapplicable to North American audiences, but the general information here will certainly apply to young people in the American job market. Recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Gieschen)