Instructor:
Ms. J. Branson
Business Careers
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a great new job? We've pulled together a few good books, databases
and websites for use in your job quest.
General Reference Books
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Occupational Outlook Handbook (Ref. HF5381 .O3 1998-1999
)
Find more detailed information about your career
choice through a keyword search in the
Occupational
Outlook Handbook.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook is a
nationally recognized source of career information. It describes what
workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education
needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of
occupations.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
is available online version of the book
listed above.
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***Occupational Outlook Quarterly
current careers and "You Are a What?"
- Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (Ref HF 5381 E52)
Resumes and Interviews websites
There are numerous
publications that provide tips and templates from writing resumes and
cover letters, as well as advice for job interviews and follow up
letters. At a Cuyamca Library, check under the call # number
HF 5383.
Internships
How to Conduct an
Effective Job Search
Better Business Bureau
Jobtrak.com: how
to conduct a job search
This step-by-step guide leads the job seeker through the necessary parts
of an effective job search.
Newspaperlinks.com
This is a terrific site for perspective of relocating job hunters. It
links online newspapers and their classified sections from all over the
country. It can be searched by state or city.
Government Jobs on the Web
click on "jobs" tab.
San Diego Workforce Partnership
provides employment
related services to local businesses and job seekers through a
network of countywide One Stop Career Centers.
Federal Jobs listings
An exhaustive list of federal job openings for all skill and age levels
FirstGov
(Lists
government jobs. Be sure to type in the keyword
"Careers")
Statejobs.com
Clicking on a state will bring you to a page of links for public and
private job resources, along with qualifications or tests needed to apply
for the jobs.
50states.com
Clicking on a state will bring you to a long list of links related to that
state. Everything from the state homepage, online newspapers, climate
and fun facts.
Peace Corps
U.S. Census
Bureau
Career
Guide to Industries. U.S Dept. of Labor
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