LibGuides: Career and Job Research Guide: Start your search

Career books

There are hundreds of books and e-books on interviewing, career exploration, networking, resumes, etc. for every kind of occupation. Find them in the library catalog - try using:

With a keyword from your chosen field. Some examples:

Basics

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-2017 by Bureau Of Labor Statistics
hundreds of occupations at all levels: what they do, work environment, how to become one, pay, job outlook, and more
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance by Ferguson Publishing Staff (Contribution by)
"Comprehensive career information, sidebars, and user-friendly features, including the Career Ladder, which shows common career paths for each profession, provide a clear picture of what it takes to launch a successful career."
I Got My Dream Job and So Can You: 7 Steps to Creating Your Ideal Career After College by Pete Leibman
"an energetic and informative volume aimed at the recent college graduate"
What Color Is Your Parachute 2015 : A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-changers by Richard N. Bolles
"about job-hunting and career-changing, but it’s also about figuring out who you are as a person and what you want out of life" - a classic

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