RACC PATHFINDER #10
How to find job and career information
When you need information about careers, check the Yocum Library's Reference, General, and Periodical collections as well as the Career Center in Berks Hall.
Reference Collection
Occupational Outlook Handbook REF/HF5381.U62 - A basic source which includes information on the characteristics, training, and prospects for a variety of careers.
Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook REF/HF5382.5.U6/P46
Dictionary of Occupational Titles REF/HB2595.U543
Job Hunte's Sourcebook: where to find employment leads and other job search resources REF/HF5382.7.J62
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance FEF/HF5381.E52
Dictionary of Special Programs for Minority Group Members: Career Information Services, Employment Skills Banks, Financial Aid Sources REF/HF5381.D5
Career Information Center REF/HF5382.5.U5/C32
Dynamic cover letters REF/HF5383.H28/1990
Videos in reference collection
Planning a Successful Job Hunt REF/HF5383.P52
Making Contacts REF/HF5382.7.M34
Writing Resumes that Sell REF/HF5383.W74
Negotiating Competitive Salaries and Benefits REF/HD4928.N6/N43
Moving Up REF/HF5549.5.P7/M68
General collection
VGM Career Books:
Use the title search of the Computer Catalog to check for the series title VGM Career Books or under their individual titles, all of which begin Opportunities in...
These books will be found throughout the collection and may be borrowed. They include such careers as agriculture, airlines, biotechnology, book and magazine publishing, broadcasting, construction, business, carpentry, chemistry, child care, engineering, CAD/CAM design, counseling, crafts, data processing, drafting, environment, fashion, fitness, gerontology, hotels and restaurants, human resources, journalism, library science, microelectronics, military, music, nursing, occupational therapy, photography, physical therapy, robotics, government, teaching, telecommunications, travel, transportation, word processing, plus others.
Some copies will be in the Career Center in Berks Hall
Career choices for the 90s HF5382.5.U5/C3
Moving up: How to get high-salaried jobs HF5383.D54
Want a job? Get some experience. Want some experience? Get a job. HF5383.B425
What color is your parachute? HF5382.7.B64
Career planning: Freedom to choose HF5383.S5443/1981
Resumes for successful women HF5383.L53/1985
Better resumes for college graduates HF5383.L46/1985
Successful job search strategies for the disabled: Understanding the ADA HV1568.5A48/1994
Job strategies for people with disabilities HV1568.5.W58/1992
In order to find additional materials on careers using the computer catalog, check under the subject headings:
CAREER CHANGES
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CAREER EDUCATION
CAREER SKILLS
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
RESUMES (EMPLOYMENT)
INTERVIEWING
EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWING
PROFESSIONS
JOB HUNTING
COLLEGE GRADUATES-EMPLOYMENT
Periodicals:
The Yocum Library also receives several magazines which explore career opportunities:
Black Collegian
The career and self-development magazine for African American students Sept./Oct. Issue Annual Careers Issue
Career World
Hispanic Times the nation's only college and professional career magazine for Hispanics, American Indians, and Native Americans.
Occupational Outlook Quarterly