Careers
Subject Guides
The Library has a special Career Information Center on the 2nd floor of the Library where a current selection of career materials can be found. You can also find materials by browsing in call number 331.128 in the Reference room or 2nd floor stacks, or by searching Albert using e.g. the following subject headings:
- Job hunting — United States
- Vocational guidance
- Occupations — United States
You can also use the Albert Advanced Search and limit your search to Location-Careers
Ebooks — Albert lists many career ebooks (mostly from the ebrary collection). To search for these in Albert , use the above subjects in a keyword search and use the pull-down menu next to the search box to select
Choosing a Career (General)
101 Tips for Graduates : A Code of Conduct for Success and Happiness in Your Professional Life. (Careers 2nd floor 650.1 M815t) New York, NY : Ferguson, 2005
American Salaries and Wages Survey. (Ref 331.21 Am35) Detroit: Gale, Biennial.
Best jobs for the 21st century. (Careers 2nd floor) Indianapolis, IN : JIST, 2009.
Black Career Zone - Job search site for African Americans.
Bound-For-Career Guidebook : A Student Guide to Career Exploration, Decision Making, and the Job Search. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 B952) Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2010.
The Career Chronicles : An Insider's Guide to What Jobs are Really Like : The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From Over 750 Professionals. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 G862 ) Novato, CA: New World Library, 2008
Career Development Manual - A step by step for beginning your career search, beginning with self assessment and finishing with career planning. From the University of Waterloo.
Career Exploration Links - From UC Berkeley.
Career Guide to America's Top Industries. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 Un3) Indianapolis, IN: JIST, Biennial
Career Guide to Industries, a directory of career information organized by industry. Use alphabetical index, broad subject headings, or the search engine. Information includes nature of industry, training, earnings, and future job outlook. Information is in pdf format and can be downloaded or printed. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CareerTV - short videos on career topics.
Career Wisdom for College Students: Insights You Won't Get In Class, On the Internet, or from Your Parents. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 V868) New York: Ferguson, 2007.
Co-curricular activities: A Pathway to Careers (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 C647) Chicago, IL : Ferguson, 2001
College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 P530a) 5th ed. Chicago: Ferguson, 2009.
College Majors Handbook: The Actual Jobs, Earnings, and Trends for Graduates of 60 College Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 F688a) Indianapolis, IN: JIST, 1999 2004.
Cornerstone: Building on your Best for Career Success. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 Sh52) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2006.
Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career For You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 T442a) Boston, MA: Little, Brown, 2007
Don't Wait Until You Graduate II: How to Jump-Start Your Career While Still in School. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 L975) Far Hills, NJ: New Horizon, 1998 2004.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (Ref 331.128 H773b) 4 vols. Chicago: J.G. Ferguson, 2011.
Ferguson Career Resource Guide for People with Disabilities. (Careers 2nd floor) New York : Ferguson, 2006.
Ferguson Career Resource Guide for Women and Minorities. (Careers 2nd floor) 2 vols.New York, NY : Ferguson, 2006.
Provides searchable full-text e-book versions of many reference works, including multi-volume...
CareerOneStop - From the U.S. Dept of Labor, this site offers career option information, wage and employment trends.
GovExec.com - Government Executive Magazine's career center with information on Federal pay schedules. Different pay tables include: Executive, Senior, Scientific or Professional, General, hourly rates, military pay tables, and law enforcement.
Jobs Almanac: All-in-One Career Guide. (Ref 331.128 Ad19a) Holbrook, MA: Adams Media, 2001.
JobHunters Bible - An online supplement to What Color is Your Parachute? Advice, and annotated links to other sites.
JobWeb - from the National Association Of Colleges & Employers. Includes employment centers, colleges & universities, job search and industry information, and professional associations. Especially useful to college students and graduates.
The Key to Happiness : A Career & Life Planning Guide to Unlocking Your Life Passion and Living It. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 K577) Bloomington, IN: Xlibris, 2009
Making a Living While Making a Difference: The Expanded Guide to Creating Careers with a Conscience. Rev. ed. (Ref 331.702 Ev27) Garbriola Island, BC: New Society, 2007. Also available online.
O*Net Online - "The nation's primary source of occupational information". Includes the O*NET database, which contains information on hundreds of occupations. The database, is free and is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation.
Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Professional Careers Sourcebook: An Information Guide for Career Planning. (Ref 331.702 G131) Detroit: Gale Research, 2002.
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 Sh25a) Indianapolis, IN: Jist Works, 2009.
Salary Expert - Database for salary and benefit statistics for over 30,000 job titles across the US.
WetFeet – Articles and blogs on career-related topics and company, industry and career profiles.
What Color is Your Parachute? (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 B638) Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed, Annual.
Academic Careers
Academic360.com - for the academic job hunter. Includes listings for faculty, staff and administrative positions.
Academic Employment Network - View academic positions, posted monthly. Free registration to post resumes for schools to browse.
Chronicle of Higher Education - Select "jobs" from hundreds of listings.
Job Search in Academe: How to Get the Position You Deserve. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F767a) Sterling, VA: Stylus, 2011.
Patterson's American Education. (Ref 373 P442) North Chicago: Educational Directories, Annual.
Patterson's Elementary Education. (Ref 372 P442) Mount Prospect, IL: Educational Directories, Annual.
Bay Area and California
Bay Area Careers.com - Annotated list of employment sites and job banks, both Bay Area and national. Includes links to recruiters and placement agencies.
Book of Lists. (Ref Oversize 338.74 Sa52) San Francisco: San Francisco Business Times, Annual.
California Jobs from the Riley Guide
California Occupational Guides - This site provides about "300 information sheets" for a variety of occupations. "They provide statewide information about job duties, working conditions, employment outlook, wages, benefits..." Organized alphabetically by occupation, or you can browse through your area of interest.
CSU Careers - Hand-picked Web sites, Bay Area sites, jobs in education, and career guides.
East Bay Business Times Book of Lists. (Ref Oversize 338.74 Ea77) Pleasanton, CA: East Bay Business Times, Annual.
JobStar - The Northern California job search guide by Bay Area Public Libraries. An outstanding source of career information!
National
The Big Book of Jobs. (Careers 2nd Floor 331.7 Un32) Dubuque, IA : Mcgraw-Hill Contemporary Learning, 2009.
Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, and How to Get One. (Ref 331.128 D188gb) Moon Township, PA: Bookhaven, 2011.
Careers.org - Enormous volume of sites here.
Craigslist - Browse or search for jobs by region or city. Fee for posting jobs only.
CareerXroads. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 C1802) Kendall Park, NJ: MMC Group, 2003.
Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies. (Ref 338.74 H769e) Austin, TX: Reference, Annual.
Indeed - Search for employment opportunities in all fields by keyword, job category, and location.
Job Hunter's Sourcebook. (Ref 331.128 J575) 5th ed. Detroit: Gale Research, 2008.
Job-hunting online : a guide to job listings, message boards, research sites, the UnderWeb, counseling, networking, self-assessment tools, niche sites. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 B638ja) Berkeley : Ten Speed Press, 2008.
Job Searches Beyond the Big Cities: Finding Employment in Medium to Small-Sized Markets. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F959) West Monroe, LA: Inquiza Communications, 2008.
Monster.com - Search worldwide in a variety of different fields. Also has a career center and a recruiters center.
Opportunity Knocks - search locally or nationally from selected job listings from a print newsletter, specifically for non-profit organizations.
Riley Guide - Huge, well-annotated list of many job-listing sites and megasites. Scroll through it to get an idea of many of the job listing site possibilities! Also note sites listed as "megasites."
Small Business Sourcebook. (Ref 658.022 Sm18) 2 vols. Detroit: Gale, 2001/02.
International
International Jobs: Where They Are, How to Get Them... (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 K811) Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 2003.
Monster.com - Search worldwide in a variety of different fields. Also has a career center and a recruiters center.
World Wide Chamber of Commerce Directory. (Ref 650.025 W893) Loveland, CO: World Wide Chamber of Commerce Directory, Annual.
Internships
Internship Bible. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 P935) New York: Random House, 2004.
JGuide - Links students to internship within Japan. From Stanford.
Rising Star Internships - A great site for internships. Students can post their resumes, and search for possible internships available. The geographic area is supposed to be worldwide, but the majority of listings are within the United States.
Volunteer
America's Promise - For those who wish to help youth.
Connections. (Ref 361.7 C762a) Washington, DC: St. Vincent Pallotti Center for Apostolic Development, Annual.
Global Impact - A federation of 55 leading US humanitarian agencies providing worldwide disaster relife and economic programs. Browse by country.
Idealist.org - Developed by the Action Without Borders group, this is a global exchange of volunteer resources for individuals and organizations. More than 30,000 organizations worldwide post information, from the local, to the global level. A wonderful mega-site.
Network for Good - Not just for volunteer opportunities. Also provides information for advocacy opportunities, charities, fundraising, and crisis outreach participation.
Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network - A nonprofit, national organization provides an excellent starting point for community outreach and volunteer opportunities. From the Points of Light Foundation.
United Nations Volunteers - More than 5000 volunteers from over 150 nations participate in this annually.
Volunteer.gov - Federal, state, and local agencies, searchable by zip code or by interest.
Volunteer Vacations. (Ref 361.7 M228a) 8th ed. Chicago: Chicago Review, 2003.
Volunteers in Parks Program - Over 300 volunteer opportunities within the scenic trails, national parks, and national seashores throughout the US
Job Search Skills
Bound-For-Career Guidebook : A Student Guide to Career Exploration, Decision Making, and the Job Search. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 B952) Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2010.
College Grad Job Hunter: Insider Techniques and Tactics for Finding a Top-Paying Entry Level Job. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 K935) Holbrook, MA: Adams Media, 2008.
Getting Hired: A Student Teacher's Guide to Professionalism, Resumé Development & Interviewing. (Careers 2nd floor 371.102 An86) Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2010.
The Ferguson Guide to Resumes and Job Hunting Skills: A Step-By-Step Guide to Preparing for Your Job Search. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 H588) New York : Ferguson, 2005.
How to Gain the Professional Edge: Achieve the Personal and Professional Image You Want. (Careers 2nd floor 650.1 M815) New York: Ferguson, 2005.
Job Searches Beyond the Big Cities: Finding Employment in Medium to Small-Sized Markets. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F959) West Monroe, LA: Inquiza Communications, 2008.
What Color is Your Parachute? (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 B638) Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed, Annual.
Resumes and Cover Letters
175 High-Impact Cover Letters. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 B380) 3rd ed. New York: J. Wiley, 2002.
Brilliant Cover Letters: What You Need to Know to Write a Truly Brilliant Cover Letter. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 In6) New York: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009.
The Complete Guide to Writing Effective Résumé Cover Letters : Step-by-Step Instructions. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Sa7) Ocala, FL: Atlantic, 2009.
Cover Letter Magic: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 En27p) Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2010.
Cover Letters that Knock 'Em Dead. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Y27La) 7th ed. Holbrook, MA: Adams Media, 2006.
Damn Good Résumé Guide: A Crash Course in Résumé Writing. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 P229) Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed, 2002.
Expert Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 En27ca) Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, 2011.
Expert Resumes for Health Care Careers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 En27ha) Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2010.
Expert Résumés for Managers and Executives. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 En27m) Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2007.
Expert Résumés for Teachers and Educators. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 En27ta) Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2011.
Gallery of Best Résumés: A Collection of Quality Résumés by Professional Résumé Writers. (Careers 2nd floor 128 N665a) Indianapolis, IN: JIST, 2007.
The Google Resume: How to Prepare for a Career and Land a Job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or Any Top Tech Company. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 M14) Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2011.
High Impact Resumes and Letters: How to Communicate Your Qualifications to Employers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 K863a) Manassas, VA: Impact, 2006.
Knock 'Em Dead Resumes: Standout Advice from America's Leading Job Search Authority. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Y27rb) Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2010.
The Only Resume and Cover Letter Book You'll Ever Need. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 W168) Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2007.
The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write and Use an Effective Resume in Only One Day. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F240) Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2011.
The Resume and Cover Letter Phrase Book: What to Write To Get the Job That's Right: Plus 50 Phrases You Should Never Use! (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Sch86) Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2011.
Résumés for College Students and Recent Graduates. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 V100) Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career, 2005.
Résumés for Education Careers: Includes Sample Cover Letters. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 V100ea) Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 2005.
Résumés for Sales and Marketing Careers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 M178) McGraw-Hill, 2005.
Résumés that Knock 'Em Dead. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Y27r) Holbrook, MA: Adams Media, 2001.
Sales & Marketing Résumés for $100,000 Careers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 K966) Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2009.
Top Notch Executive Resumes: Creating Flawless Resumes for Managers, Executives, and CEOs. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 H198) Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press, 2008.
The World's Greatest Resumes. (2nd floor Careers 331.128 M475) Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005.
Step-by-Step Cover Letters: Build a Cover Letter in 10 Easy Steps Using Personal Branding. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Sa3) Indianapolis, IN: JIST, 2011.
Your First Résumé. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F947y) Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career, 2001.
Interviewing
101 Dynamite Questions to Ask at Your Job Interview. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F327a) Manassas Park, VA: Impact, 2000.
101 Toughest Interview Questions: --And Answers That Win the Job! (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 P826) Berkeley CA: Ten Speed Press, 2009.
Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D388a) New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010.
The Damn Good Resume Guide : A Crash Course In Resume Writing. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 P229) Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2002.
How to Interview Like a Pro: Forty-Three Rules for Getting Your Next Job. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 G858) Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, 2010
Knock 'Em Dead. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Y27) Avon, MA: Adams, 2002.
Knockout Job Interview Presentations : How To Present With Confidence, Beat the Competition and Impress Your Way Into a Top Job. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 C812) Philadelphia, PA : Kogan Page, 2010.
More Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D388m) New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Succeeding at Your Interview: A Practical Guide for Teachers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 B738) Matwah, NJ: L. Erlbaum, 2002.
Top Notch Interviews: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques From the First Call to Getting the Job You Want. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D290) Franklin Lakes, NJ : Career Press, 2010
Winning Job Interviews. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 P874) Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press, 2010.
Your First Interview. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F947i) 4th ed. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career, 2002.
Especially for College Students
College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 P530) 5th ed. Chicago: J.G. Ferguson, 2009.
Don't Wait Until Your Graduate II: Jump-Starting Your Career In Today's Volatile Economy While Still In School. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 L975a) Far Hills, NJ: New Horizon, 2003.
Your First Résumé. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F947y) 5th ed. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career, 2001.
Your First Interview. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F947i) 4th ed. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career, 2002.
Advertising
Careers Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F458) New York: Facts on File, 2006.
Anthropology
The Anthropology Graduate's Guide: From Student to a Career. (Careers 2nd floor 301.023 EL55) Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast, 2011.
Designing an Anthropology Career: Professional Development Exercises. (Careers 2nd floor 301.023 B769) Lanham, MD: AltaMira, 2009.
Arts/Museums
100 Careers in the Music Business. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 C884) Hauppauge, NY: Barron's, 2008.
ArtJob - "The Source of Opportunities in the Arts."
Career Opportunities in the Music Industry. (Careers 2nd floor 780.023 F458a) 6th ed. New York : Ferguson, 2010.
Creative Careers in Museums. (Careers 2nd floor 069.023 B897) New York: Allworth ; Northam : Roundhouse [distributor], 2008.
Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Students and Novices. (Careers 2nd floor 069.023 Sch36) Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast, 2008.
Top Careers for Art Graduates. (Careers 2nd floor 700.23 F119) New York, NY: Checkmark Books/Facts On File, 2004.
Business
Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance, and Insurance. (Careers 2nd floor 332.023 F555) New York: Checkmark Books, 2007.
Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry. (Careers 2nd floor 641.5023 H553) New York, NY: Ferguson, 2010.
Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry. (Careers: 2nd floor 338.4791 C671a) New York: Checkmark Books, 2004.
Careers in Accounting. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 G256b) 3rd ed. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 2006.
Careers in International Business. (Careers 2nd floor 658.049 H158) Chicago, IL: VGM Career Books, 2003.
Great Jobs for Business Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 L175a) 3rd ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 H261ma) Harvard: Harvard Business School, 2001.
Management Consulting: A Complete Guide to the Industry. (2nd floor Stacks, 658.46 B545) New York: John Wiley, 2002.
Top Careers for Business Graduates. (Careers 2nd floor 650.023 T620) New York: Checkmark Books, 2004
The Vault MBA Career Bible. (Careers 2nd floor 658.00711 V466 2005) New York, NY: Vault, 2005.
Civil Service and Government
Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, and How to Get One. (Ref 331.128 D188gb) Moon Township, PA: Bookhaven, 2011.
Communications/Journalism
Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations. (Careers 2nd floor 659.1 F458) New York: Ferguson Facts on File, 2006.
Career Opportunities in Journalism. (Careers 2nd floor 070.4023 B937) New York : Ferguson, 2007.
Career Opportunities in Television and Cable. (Careers 2nd floor 384.55023 T218) New York: Ferguson, 2007.
Great Jobs for Communications Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 C144c) Chicago: VGM Career, 2002.
How to Get Into Television, Radio and New Media. (Careers 2nd floor 302.23 H725) New York: Continuum, 2003
Top Careers for Communications Graduates. (Careers 2nd floor 302.23 T620) New York: Checkmark Books, 2004.
Media Career Guide: Preparing for Jobs in the 21st Century. (Careers 2nd Floor 302.23 C899) Boston: Bedford/St Martins, 2011.
Computers and Technology
Becoming a Digital Designer: A Guide to Careers in Web, Video, Broadcast, Game, + Animation Design. (Careers 2nd floor 006.7 H367) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
Career Opportunities in Computers and Cyberspace. (Careers 2nd floor 004.023 H383) New York : Checkmark Books, 2004.
Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Major Jobs in Many Fields at All Training Levels. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 F240c).
Education
Academic360.com - for the academic job hunter. Includes listings for faculty, staff and administrative positions.
Academic Employment Network - View academic positions, posted monthly. Free registration to post resumes for schools to browse.
Best Careers for Teachers: Discover Alternative Options to Make the Most of Your Teaching Degree. (Careers 2nd floor) New York, NY : Learning Express, 2010.
Careers in Education. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 Ed27) Chicago: VGM Career, 2004.
Chronicle of Higher Education - Select "jobs" from hundreds of listings.
Opportunities in Teaching Careers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F493a) McGraw-Hill, 2005.
Engineering
Career Opportunities in Engineering. (Careers 2nd floor 620.0023 M142) New York, NY: Ferguson, 2007.
Great Jobs for Engineering Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 620.0023 G186) 3rd ed. Chicago, IL: New York : McGraw-Hill, 2008. Also available online.
Environment
Careers for Environmental Types and Others Who Respect the Earth. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F266) Chicago: VGM Career, 2002.
Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D363) New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Green Jobs for a New Economy. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 Sch95) Lawrenceville, N.J.: Peterson's, 2009.
Healthcare, Nursing, Medicine
101 Careers in Nursing New York: Springer, 2006.
101 Careers in Public Health. (Careers 2nd floor 362.1068 Se49) New York: Springer, 2011.
AJN Career Guide for Nursing. (Careers 2nd floor 610.69 Am35a) New York: American Journal of Nursing, 2008.
Career Opportunities in Clinical Drug Research. (Careers 2nd floor 615.19 An24) Cold Spring Harbor, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2010.
Career Opportunities in Health Care. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 F458h) New York: Checkmark, 2002.
Career Planning [Physical Therapy]. (Careers 2nd floor 615.82 Am35) 2 vols. Alexandria, VA: Association, 2000/01.
Careers in Focus. Complementary and Alternative Health Care. (Careers 2nd floor 610.69 C180) New York: Ferguson, 2009.
Exploring Health Care Careers. (Careers 2nd floor 610.69 Ex74) 2 vols. Chicago: Ferguson, 2006.
Health Care Careers Directory. (Careers: 2nd floor 610.71 Am35a) Chicago, IL : American Medical Association, Annual.
Health Care Job Explosion!: High Growth Health Care Careers and Job Locator. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D188) Mc Kees Rocks, PA: Bookhaven, 2006.
Health Professions Career and Education Directory. (Careers 2nd floor 610.71 Am35) Alexandria, VA: Association, 2004/05.
Nursing Job Search Handbook. (Careers 2nd floor 610.69 D922) Philadelphia: University Of Pennsylvania, 2002.
Physical Therapy Professional Foundations: Keys to Success in School and Career. (Careers 2nd floor 615.82 C944) Thorofare, NJ: Slack, 2002.
Planning Your Career in Alternative Medicine. (Careers 2nd floor 615.5 L995a) Garden City Park, NY: Avery, 2000.
Take Charge of your Nursing Career: Open the Door to your Dreams. (Careers 2nd floor 610.69 M356) Indianapolis, IN : Sigma Theta Tau International, 2010.
Yale Guide to Careers in Medicine and the Health Professions. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D714) New Haven: Yale University, 2003.
Internships
Internship Bible. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 P935) New York: Random House, 2005.
Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Fit. (Careers 2nd floor 150.711 W676a) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2008.
JGuide - Links students to internship within Japan. From Stanford.
Rising Star Internships - A great site for internships. Students can post their resumes, and search for possible internships available. The geographic area is supposed to be worldwide, but the majority of listings are within the United States.
Vault Guide to Top Internships. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 V466 2005) New York, NY: Vault, 2005.
Languages
Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D363) 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Law
Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry. (Careers 2nd floor 340.023 Ec42) New York : Ferguson, 2007.
Paralegal Career Guide. (2nd floor Stacks, 340.023 Es88pa) 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001.
Liberal Arts
100 Careers in the Music Business. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 C884a) Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, 2008.
Career Opportunities in the Publishing Industry. (Careers 2nd floor 070.5 Y10) New York, NY: Ferguson/ Checkmark, 2005.
Great Jobs for English Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 D363b) New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Great Jobs for History Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 L174) Chicago: McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 C144a) 3rd ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Top Careers for History Graduates. (Careers 2nd floor 900.23 T620) New York: Checkmark Books, 2004.
Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 T620) New York: Checkmark Books/Facts On File, 2004
Marketing
Careers in Marketing. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 St15a) 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Non-profit and Social Services
101 Careers in Social Work. (Careers 2nd floor 361.32 R514) New York : Springer, 2009.
Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 B937) New York: Ferguson, 2006.
A Guide to Careers in Community Development. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 B792) Washington, DC: Island Press, 2001.
Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 K864) Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, 2010.
Making a Living While Making a Difference: Conscious Careers in an Era of Independence (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 Ev27) Rev. ed. Garbriola Island, BC: New Society, 2007. Also available online.
Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 M887) Washington, DC: Georgetown University, 2008.
Psychology
Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You. (Careers 2nd floor 150.23 St45a) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2007.
Finding Jobs with a Psychology Bachelor's Degree: Expert Advice for Launching Your Career. (Careers 2nd floor 150.23 L238) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2009.
Great Jobs for Psychology Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.702 D363p) McGraw-Hill, 2006.
The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Majo: Everything You Need to Know About the Degree and Profession. (Careers 2nd floor 150.23 W421) Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2010
Sciences
Nontraditional Careers for Chemists: New Formulas in Chemistry. (Careers 2nd floor 540.23 B185) New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
Sociology
Great Jobs for Sociology Majors. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 L175sa). 3rd ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Sports
Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise. (Careers 2nd floor 796.023 Am35) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2011.
Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry. (Careers 2nd floor 796.023 F458a) New York, NY: Checkmark Books, 2010.
The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports. (Careers 2nd floor 796.023 W846) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2009.
Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers. (Careers 2nd floor 331.128 H366) Chicago: VGM Career, 2003.
Volunteer
America's Promise - For those who wish to help youth.
Americorps.org – Information on volunteer opportunities.
Connections. (Ref 361.7 C762a) Washington, DC: St. Vincent Pallotti Center for Apostolic Development, Annual.
Global Impact - A federation of 55 leading US humanitarian agencies providing worldwide disaster relife and economic programs. Browse by country.
Idealist.org - Developed by the Action Without Borders group, this is a global exchange of volunteer resources for individuals and organizations. More than 30,000 organizations worldwide post information, from the local, to the global level. A wonderful mega-site.
Network for Good - Not just for volunteer opportunities. Also provides information for advocacy opportunities, charities, fundraising, and crisis outreach participation.
Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network - A nonprofit, national organization provides an excellent starting point for community outreach and volunteer opportunities. From the Points of Light Foundation.
United Nations Volunteers - More than 5000 volunteers from over 150 nations participate in this annually.
Volunteer.gov - Federal, state, and local agencies, searchable by zip code or by interest.
Volunteer Vacations. (Ref 361.7 M228a) 8th ed. Chicago: Chicago Review, 2003.
Volunteers in Parks Program - Over 300 volunteer opportunities within the scenic trails, national parks, and national seashores throughout the US
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