Job Search and Career Resources

Print resourcesBooks you can use

  • Non-circulating
    • REF 061.025 ENC Encyclopedia of Associations
      (to research nonprofits)
    • REF 331.702 OCC Occupational Outlook Handbook
      (also available online http://www.bls.gov/ooh with companion site at www.bls.gov/oco/cg )
    • REF 338.7 HOO Hoover's MasterList of U.S. Companies
    • REF 371.42 ENC Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
  • Circulating materials with the following call numbers:
    • 331.702  General career characteristics
    • 371.42    Specific careers
    • 428         English Grammar
    • 510         Basic Math
    • 650.1      Job search (cover letters and resumes)
    • 808         Writing skills

DatabasesResearch Databases

  • A to Z Databases—research company statistics, demographics, revenue
  • MorningStar—research company financials and status
  • Inspire Databases—view company profiles and news coverage (under Business)
  • TERC (via Inspire)—resume builder, computer skills tutorials, GED and other test prep
  • You can also research a company via its own website, usually under the 'About Us' tab

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