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Big Book of Jobs
Provides information on building career management skills and writing resumes to exploring 250 career possibilities.
Best Jobs series
Call Number: 331.702
Includes titles such as "250 Best-Paying Jobs" and "175 Best Jobs Not Behind a Desk".
Career Information Center
These 13 volumes profile careers in everything from agribusiness to transportation. Be sure to check out the Employment Trends and Master Index as well as the Job Summary Chart that gives basic data such as salary, education and a prediction of the employment outlook.
Career Opportunities series
From food service to child care to broadcasting, you can find the careers that match your interests.
Encyclopedia of Careers & Vocational Guidance
Call Number: 331.702 ENC
Lists careers in various fields, such as Human Resources and Cosmetology, then lists the different aspects of the job, such as daily tasks, education requirements, etc.
Great Jobs For (series)
Check out these books for everything from liberal arts majors to political science majors.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A standard when it comes to finding out information about a specific career, job or occupation. Includes education requirements, salary, job prospects, daily tasks, working conditions, opportunities for advancement and related occupations. Also, see the Occupational Outlook Handbook website at http://www.bls.gov/oco/
What Color Is Your Parachute?
The most well-known job-hunting book in the world, "What Color is Your Parachute?" is a guide for first-time job seekers as well as second and encore careers changers.
Check These Out!
- Career World
A magazine for teens about offering career profiles and advice. Read articles on how to become a scent chemist to how to compose professional emails. - Careers & Colleges
A magazine for high school seniors providing college admission information, student loan FAQ and career profiles.
eResources
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- Learning Express Library Take practice tests for numerous career-related tests, including civil service, nursing assistant, and cosmetology exams, as well as computer training tutorials.
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