Purpose: To introduce you to the various sources on business career research

INTRODUCTION
When many people think of business careers, they often think of jobs in large wealthy corporations. All business-related career-seekers need to be aware of communication issues. Every company needs people with strong overall communication skills that can be applied to business-type careers.

• 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.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook  is available online version of the book listed above.
• Occupational Outlook Quarterly publishes article dealing with unique careers.
   
• Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (Ref HF 5381 E52)
• D&B Regional Business Directory (Ref HG 4057 C2 D86 2003) Local contacts for interviews

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.

• US News and World Report is a magazine that reviews current job trends.
• Check out "Job Market Info" at the America's Job Bank site. America's Job Bank is a computerized national employment referral network that links all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.
• Each year, the Military hires over 365,000 new enlisted and officer personnel, so opportunities (technical and nontechnical) are always plentiful. The five Services offer over 300 schools and 10,000 courses of instruction. This free training, and the experience that follows, give the Military veteran a real advantage in the civilian world. The Military Career Guide Online is the leading career information resource for the military world of work. It gives you details on 152 enlisted and officer occupations, one by one.
   

Free Career Websites

There are hundreds of sites that offer places to post resumes online, as well as providing information on job hunting and career planning.  The following are some web sites that may be useful to prospective job hunters.

A website called Careers in business will help you select a specific career:

JobStar has links to more than 300 general and industry-specific Salary Surveys so you can figure out how much you can expect to get paid.

You can also get a free basic report for about 2,000 job categories by major metro areas with the Salary Wizard and a similar tool from the SalaryExpert (customized reports are also available for a fee from both sites). 

How to Conduct an Effective Job Search
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.

Tile.net: comprehensive Internet reference
This is an comprehensive and well organized list of discussion groups on the Internet.   Excellent resources for information on an industry, business or a hobby. 

• 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