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Careers
Your search for information on careers and occupations can include books, periodicals, online databases, and authoritative Internet resources.
Reference Books
Circulating Books
The following two series cover many careers:
A series of books on different careers. To see the whole series, do a title search: Title = Careers in
A series of books on different occupations. To see the whole series, do a title search: Title = Opportunities in
Online Journal and Newspaper Articles
Internet Sites
The Internet can be a valuable source for supplementing the information you have gathered from books and periodicals. It is important that you evaluate the information you get from the Internet to determine if it is reliable and useful to your research. A few Internet sites that may be useful are listed here.
General employment outlook, wages and trends, employer search, state profiles, a resource library and career exploration.
This site is sponsored by the California Career Resource Network (CalCRN). Summarized local information.
Online system for linking employer job listings and job seeker resources
Offers a step-by-step guide to career planning from self-assessment to success on the job to life planning.
Current career and job information plus content from the Wall Street Journal.
Online supplement to the book What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers (REF HF5382.7 B64). Offers an interactive test to learn more about your self. Includes a guide to web sites for career counseling, writing and posting resumes, researching careers, companies, and salaries.
Offers tips for developing a resume, practice interview questions, interview dress code and a salary guide.
Career guides, resume writing tips, salary surveys, and information on the hidden job market.
Research and survey information on employment as well as an online career planning and job-search tool.
Mapping your Future – Planning a Career Offers career planning information including developing a career plan, assessing your skills and interests, researching occupations, and more.
Over 1 million job postings. Includes free and fee-based special features, such as resume writing services, degree programs & course listings, a virtual interview tool, salary data, articles, forums, and more.
Targets college students and alumni for internships, full, and part-time employment opportunities.
Occupational Information Network—O*NET OnLine Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor. Replaces Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Online version of the nationally recognized source of information on careers, working conditions, training and education requirements, earnings, and job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet Directory of employment and career information sources on the Internet. Provides instruction for job seekers on how to use the Internet to their best advantage.
A calculator which helps you to compare salaries and cost of living across the United States and internationally.
Tools for Beginning Job Seekers Provides a resume, cover letter, and reference list maker as well as a self-assessment page, and a wealth of career, educational, financial aid and other information.
LMS/JO, Latest Rev MO 02/08 Web Author:
Lorraine Gersitz
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