Careers and résumé writing
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[edit] On-Line Reference Materials
- Careers.org
- A free and comprehensive career research and job-hunting site.
- Job Hunting Resources—101
- A list of on-line resources for the job-hunter. The sites listed are not intended to include everything available to the job-hunter.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Search by occupation to find salary ranges, educational requirements, projects for growth in a field, and links to professional organizations and other information sources. From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Occupational Outlook Quarterly
- OOQ provides practical information on jobs and careers. Articles are written in straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as new and emerging occupations, training opportunities, salary trends, and results of new studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
[edit] Recommended Research Databases
- Learning Express Library
- Choose “Resume And Interviewing Success Skills” (under “Featured Resources) for online practice in resume creation, cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.
- Vocational and Career Collection
- Specializes in articles from trade and industry-related publications; can be limited to full text
[edit] Books Available in the Library
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
- Reference HF5381 .E52 2005M
- This set may not be checked out.
100 Fastest-Growing Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Major Jobs with the Most Growth and Openings
- Reference HD5724 .O53 2006M
- This title may not be checked out.
[edit] Resources for Ohio University Students
- Focus
- A web-based system, provided by the OU Career Services, designed to assist students with career and educational planning. This system helps users discover and learn about career options related to their personal attributes.
- More details on the Career Services page.
- Vault: Online Career Library (good for basic research)
- Career information and advice including "A Day in the Life" of many common careers. Also interviewing advice, internships, company information, the outlook for various careers, career and industry guidebooks and overviews, employer and occupation profiles, and career advice articles.
- To access, go to the VAULT website by selecting the Vault link above and enter your email address. VAULT will forward a temporary (24 hour) password to your email address.
[edit] Resources for Zane State College Students
- Career and Employment Services
- A collection of resources to help the Zane State student find employment.
- Focus
- A web-based system, provided by Career and Employment Services, designed to assist students with career and educational planning. This system helps users discover and learn about career options related to their personal attributes.
