ENG 455 Portfolio Development for Writers: Home

Use the library catalog to find books on writing careers and issues. Don't forget about ebooks--we have many.

Try these tips for searching in the catalog:

• Search by subject heading: 
  • Vocational guidance
  • Career development
  • Occupations
  • Job hunting
  • Cover letters
  • Applications for positions
  • Resumes
  • Art Vocational Guidance

• Search by series title in advanced search for these vocational series:
  • "Great jobs for..."
  • "Opportunities in..."
  • "Careers for..."
  • "Career opportunities in..."

Circulating books in our collection:

• 2500 Keywords to Get You Hired 650.142 B651t and as an e-book
• 501+ Great Interview Questions for Employers and the Best Answers for Prospective Employees 650.144 P742f
• Career Wisdom for College Students 331.702 V887c
• Extraordinary E-mails, Letters, and Resumes 808.6 N753e
• Gallery of Best Cover Letters 650.142 N748g 2004
• How to Find Work in the 21st Century 4th ed.  650.14 M146h 2007
• Job Hunting Guide: Transitioning from College to Career 650.14 K89j
• Packaging Yourself: the targeted resume 650.142 W471p
• Vault College Career Bible 378.1942 V376

Reference books in our collection:

• America's best graduate schools / U.S. News & World Report R 378.155 A512 2009
• Peterson's graduate and professional programs R 378.1553 P485
• Literary Market Place R 029.6 L776
• What to do with your English or communications degree 331.70235 K64w
• College majors & careers : a resource guide for effective life planning 331.702 P543c

The library has many electronic books--both reference and career-specific. Here's a small sample: