Books
The Library and Career Center both offer an extensive collection of print and e-books on careers. To find more books on careers, do a keyword search in the library catalog for "careers." A few of our popular resources are listed below.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Call Number: Ref HF5381 .U62
The OOH features well-written descriptions for nearly 270 major jobs in the U.S. and summary information on additional jobs.
For each job, the book discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, training and education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including Web sites.
Also available online at http://www.bls.gov/OCO/
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance.
Call Number: Ref HF5381 .E52 2008 This is currently housed in SC161.
This 5 volume set covers over 1000 occupations.
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Web Sites
- Occupational Outlook Handbook A great place to start your career research. This resource gives an overview of the career of your choice, the education required for that career, the pros and cons of the career, and the salary you might expect to earn in that career.
- Career InfoNet Build profiles of your ideal occupation or industry. Pick criteria by clicking Occupation Information or Industry Information. See a state's employment picture and resources. Scroll down and see all the many tools for career and life management.
- Mapping Your Future: Explore Your Career Free tools to assess your skills and interests...develop a career plan...research careers...find work...review other career guidance and job search resources.
- Wages By Area and Occupation: State View and compare wages by occupation within a state.
- Wages by Area & Occupation: Metropolitan Area View and compare wages by occupation within a region.
- CNN/Money Magazine: Find a Job See current job listings nationwide. On the left column, use Advanced Job Search to find a specific job in a specific city/state. On the right column, Search by Job Category -- OR -- below that -- Search by Company Name.
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