A.C. Buehler Library: CPP 399 Professional Career Preparation: Researching Careers

Books

Subject headings to search in the I-Share catalog:

Reference Books:

150 Best Recession Proof Jobs (2009); R 331.702 O58
Big Book of Jobs; R 331.702 B592 2009/10
Book of U.S. Government Jobs; R 331.124 D165b 2008
College Board Book of Majors; R 378.199 C697i 2018
Employment, Hours and Earnings; R 331.2 U58Emp 2017
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 5 vols. (2011); R 331.702 E56cv

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Contains the full-text of hundreds of print reference titles and series, allowing you access to key reference sources without having to be in the library. Includes a variety of topics, and all titles in the Scribner's and Twayne's author series. Most Gale eBook titles can also be accessed through I-Share.

Bound-for-Career Guidebook by Frank Burtnett
Call Number: 650.14 B973B
ISBN: 9781607097600
Publication Date: 2011
How to Get a Great Job by American Library Association Staff
Call Number: 650.14 H847
ISBN: 9781616081546
Publication Date: 2011
Job Search Letters for Dummies by Joyce Lain Kennedy
Call Number: 650.142 K35J
ISBN: 9781118436417
Publication Date: 2013
Knock 'Em Dead 2010 by Martin Yate; Adams Media Corporation Staff
Call Number: 331.702 Y31
ISBN: 9781598697810
Publication Date: 2009
Life after College by Tori Randolph Terhune; Betsy A. Hays
Call Number: 650.1 T318L
ISBN: 9781442225978
Publication Date: 2014
There Is Life after College by Jeffrey J. Selingo
Call Number: 378.194 S465T 2017
ISBN: 0062388851
Publication Date: 2017
You Can Do Anything by George Anders
Call Number: 331.702 A544Y
ISBN: 9780316548809
Publication Date: 2017

Start your Internet research on careers with Occupational Outlook Handbook, then look at Career OneStop and O*NET OnLine, as well as other government sources.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do, on the job working conditions, job search tips, and links to information about the job market in each state.
Career OneStop
Search for jobs and find advice on resumes and cover letters. See the Explore Careers section for state-specific career information, as well as links to additional resources.
O*NET OnLine
Occupational Information Network; see the Find Occupations section.
Career Outlook
The online journal affiliated with the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Illinois Labor Force data and statistics

The remaining links are to a variety of job search sites. Some require subscriptions to access specific job opening information.