Getting StartedCareer Development Research Guide
| Articles and Databases | Books and E-Books |
| Websites | What are you looking for? |
| Professional Organizations | Spotlight On: Hidden Job Opportunities |
| Ask a Librarian | Related Guides |
Articles and Databases
Additional Databases
Books and Ebooks
Search tips:
- Look in the 330 and 650 sections of your library.
- If you find a resource on another campus or at another library, ask the librarian for help with an interlibrary loan.
Examples of ebooks you'll find in the Library Catalog:
- Callanan, G. A. (2006). Encyclopedia of career development. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications. Retrieved from Gale Virtual Reference Library.
- Enelow, W. S., Goldman, S. (2005). Insider's guide to finding a job: Expert advice from America's top employers and recruiters. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Farr, J. Michael. (2005). Next-day job interview: Prepare tonight and get the job tomorrow. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Goldberg, J. (2005). Careers for color connoisseurs & other visual types. Array New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Hirsch, A. S.. (2005). Job search and career checklists: 101 proven time-saving checklists to organize and plan your career search. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- and more!
Additional ebooks
- Estrin, C. (2007). Hot Jobs & Amazing Careers: Smart Moves for Paralegals Retrieved April 22, 2009, from http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/hot-jobs-amazing-careers/975437
Websites
Globe Education Network Career Services
- GU/MSB's Career Services http://students.msbcollege.edu/career_services
- Broadview University Career Services - http://www.broadviewuniversity.edu/about/employment/student-career-services.aspx
We recommend websites such as:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/k12/
- CareerOneStop www.careeronestop.org
- Your local public library
- MORE! Take a look at the GEN Library's Delicious Links for career development topics
Or search the recommended links for all topics:
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What are you looking for?
- What kind of career information are you looking for?
- For company information, look in the library databases. You can also find limited company information on the web.
- For job openings, look for websites and newspapers.
- For resume and interview help, look for websites and books.
- Are there professional associations for your field? They may have job listings and career advice. Use the library's research by topic guides to select your field and see what associations are available.
- Have you met with someone in at your school's career services department? They can give you some hands-on help with all things career related!
- GU/MSB's Career Services http://students.msbcollege.edu/career_services
- Broadview University Career Services - http://www.broadviewuniversity.edu/about/employment/student-career-services.aspx
Professional Organizations
Joining a professional organization is a great way to network and find a job. You can find a professional organization for your field in the "research by topic" guides.
Ask a Librarian
We can help with any part of the research process.
Spotlight On
Finding Hidden Job Opportunities
Articles
Search ProQuest databases for
“job hunting” AND employmentWhat does that mean?Then, click on the “magazines” and “newspapers” tabs to narrow results.
Examples of ebooks you'll find in the Library Catalog:
- Callanan, G. A. (2006). Encyclopedia of career development. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications. Retrieved from Gale Virtual Reference Library.
- Dikel, M. F. & Roehm, F. E. (2008). Guide to Internet job searching. Array New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Geary, G. (2005). Over-40 job search guide: 10 strategies for making your age an advantage in your career. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Hirsch, A. S. (2005). Job search and career checklists: 101 proven time-saving checklists to organize and plan your career search. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Ryan, D. J. (2004). Job search handbook for people with disabilities. Array Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
Related Guides
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