JOB SEARCH KNOWLEDGE SCALE

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PACKAGE • JSKS539W

Price $39.95

Program Contents: Package of 25 8.5 x 11. Opens to 8 panels (17 x 22). Self-scoring and self-interpreting. Each package includes a free Administrator's Guide

Captioning: N/A

Copyright Date: 2005

The Job Search Knowledge Scale (JSKS) helps you determine how much you know about looking for work. Do you know how to most quickly and effectively find a job? The Job Search Knowledge Scale also gives you guidance on the job search methods that work best so that you can find a job faster. Respond to the 60 true/false statements on this practical new assessment and learn the topics on which you need more information or instruction for the most effective job search. Space is provided for a Job Search Journal and for Job Search Goals. Makes an ideal pre-test and post-test!

Assesses job search knowledge in these essential areas:

• Identifying job leads in both the visible and hidden job markets
• Applying directly to employers through phone contacts and job applications
• Writing resumes and cover letters
• Interviewing
• Following up, including accepting offers and negotiating salaries

Very practical-saves time, resources, and money:

• Helps people focus on key areas of the job search as needed and land a job more quickly.
• Individualizes learning about the job search process so people don't waste time studying areas they know about.
• Identifies weak knowledge areas for students, new graduates, the unemployed, job seekers, and people transitioning to work.
• Matches individual needs with job search training.
• Includes information about the five job search areas, including proven tips and additional information sources.
• Helps service providers, teachers, counselors, and trainers maximize their resources by not teaching a whole job search curriculum to everyone.
• A valid pre-test and post-test for educators, workforce development professionals, and counselors who want to or need to prove their results and effectiveness.

Easy to use and very valid:

• Comprised of 60 true/false statements.
• Self-scoring and self-interpreting.
• Can be used as a pre-test and post-test.
• Strong validity. Author has complete array of statistics from testing and using the assessment.