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Finding books on careers

Use the University of Akron's library catalog, to find books, journal titles and audio-visual materials. The University of Akron is a member of OhioLINK, a consortium of the libraries of more than 80 Ohio colleges and universities and the State Library of Ohio. Use the OhioLINK central catalog to find and request additional materials on your topic.

When searching by subject in the UA Libraries Catalog (ZipLINK) or OhioLINK catalogs, it is necessary to use Library of Congress Subject Headings--official words used to describe particular topics. If you don't find books on your topic with a subject search, try using a keyword search, instead.

Some examples of Library of Congress Subject Headings are:

• Career changes
• Career development
• College students - employment
• Cover letters
• Employment forecasting
• Internship programs
• Interviewing
• Job descriptions
• Job hunting
• Occupations
• Professions
• Resumes employment
• Vocational guidance
• Also try: [Name of career] - Vocational guidance
  Example: Nursing - Vocational guidance

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Finding information on careers in electronic databases

• Academic Search Premier.
  Citations to articles in scholarly journals and some popular magazines. Lots of full-text.
• Regional Business News.
  Full text articles from national and international newswires covering various business, political and economic events.
• Business & Industry.
  An index of articles related to public and private companies as well as information about markets and products for manufacturing and service industries.
• Business Source Premier.
  Indexes articles from business journals. In many cases, full-text is available to 1965 or to when the journal was first published.
• Mergent Online.
  Financial data on companies.
• Reference USA.
  A database of information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses.
• Thomson Research.
  Company profiles and financial information, including annual reports and other SEC filings.
• Vocational and Career Collection.
  Abstracts and full text for 350 trade and industry related periodicals.

For information on accessing these databases from off-campus, see the guide to Connecting to Online Library Resources from Off-Campus (http://www.uakron.edu/library/gateway/connect/).

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Selected resources for Career planning and Employment forecasting

• The American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries. Bierce Reference Desk HD8038.U5 A68
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Employment Outlook. Bierce Reference HD5701.O2251
• America's Fastest Growing Jobs: Detailed Information on the 141 Fastest Growing Jobs in our Economy. Electronic book available through NetLibrary
• America’s Top Jobs for College Graduates: Detailed Information on 127 Jobs for People with Four-year and Higher Degrees. Bierce Reference HD6278.U5 F377
• The College Majors Handbook: The Actual Jobs, Earnings, and Trends for Graduates of 60 College Majors. Bierce Reference HF5382.5.U5 F644
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment Outlook, 1996-2006: A Summary of BLS Projections. Bierce Government Documents L2.3:2502
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. New and Emerging Occupations. Bierce Government Documents L2.132:2001-06
• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Ohio Job Outlook to 2008. Bierce Reference HD5725.O3 O454
• Professional Careers Sourcebook: an Information Guide for Career Planning. Bierce Reference HF5382.5.U5 P76
• U.S. Department of Commerce. U.S. Industry and Trade Outlook. Bierce Government Document Reference C61:48
• Where the Jobs Are: The Hottest Careers for the 21st Century. Bierce Reference HF5382.75.U6 S3 2000

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Selected resources for Occupational profiles

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Career Guide to Industries. Bierce Reference Desk L2.3/4-3:2002-03
  Also available online.
• U.S. Department of Labor. Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Bierce Reference Desk HB2595.D521 1991 and L37.2:Oc 1/2/991/
• The Complete Guide for Occupational Exploration: An Easy-to-use Guide to Exploring over 12,000 Job Titles, Based on Interests, Experience, Skills, and Other Factors. Bierce Reference Desk HF5382.5.U5 C65
• Guide for Occupational Exploration. Electronic book available through NetLibrary
• The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. Bierce Reference HF5381.E52
• Jobs Rated Almanac: The Best and Worst Jobs Ranked by More Than a Dozen Vital Factors Including Salary, Stress, Benefits and More. Bierce Reference HF5382.5.U5 K7
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bierce Reference Desk HD8051.A62 and L2.3/4
  Also available online.

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Selected resources for Company information

• The Almanac of American Employers, 2002-2003. Electronic book available through NetLibrary
• Corporate Jobs Outlook! Bierce Reference HF5549.5.C67 C681
• Harris Ohio Industrial Directory. Bierce Reference Desk HD9727.O3 O37
• Manufacturing & Distribution U.S.A. Bierce Reference Desk HD9721.M3642
• The National Job Bank. Bierce Reference Desk HF5382.5.U5 N34

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Selected resources for Graduate study

• The College Blue Book. Bierce Reference Desk LA226.C685
• GMAT: How to Prepare for the Graduate Management Admission Test. Bierce Reference Desk and Reserve Room HD30.413.G638
• Index of Majors and Graduate Degrees. Bierce Reference L901 .C744
• Peterson’s Annual Guides / Graduate Study. Bierce Reference Desk LB2371.P4851
• GRE Success. Bierce Reference LB2367.4.R69

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Selected resources for Internships and Summer employment

• The National Directory of Internships. Bierce Reference HD5715.2.N3851
• Summer Jobs Abroad. Bierce Reference HD6270.D5
• Peterson’s Internships. Bierce Reference L901.I66
• The Princeton Review Student Access Guide to America's Top 100 Internships. Bierce Reference LC1072.I58 P75
• Summer Jobs for Students. Bierce Reference HF5382.5.U5 S76
• The Successful Internship: Transformation and Empowerment. Bierce LC1072.I58 S84
• Yale Daily News Guide to Internships. Bierce Reference LC1072.I58 Y354

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Selected resources for Resumes / Cover letters / Job search / Interviewing

• ACCRA Cost of Living Index. Bierce Reference HD6983.A52
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. Bierce Government Documents L2.2:J57/17
• Job Seekers Guide to Wall Street Recruiters. Bierce Reference HG181.H845
• The Manager’s Book of Questions: 751 Great Interview Questions for Hiring the Best Person. Bierce Reference HF5549.5.I6 K33
• Cover Letters for Dummies.Bierce Reserve Room HF5383.K418
• Resumes for Dummies. Bierce Reserve Room HF5383.K424
• 7 Minute Cover Letters: Build the Perfect Cover Letter One 7-Minute Lesson at a Time. Bierce Reserve Room HF5383.M674
• The Successful Interview & Beyond. Electronic book available through NetLibrary
• Resumes for College Students and Recent Graduates. Bierce Reserve Room HF5383.R434
• Knock ‘em Dead 2001. Bierce HF5549.5.I6 Y37
• Cover Letters that Knock ‘em Dead. Bierce Reference HF5383.Y378
• Resumes that Knock ‘em Dead. Bierce Reserve Room HF5383.Y371

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Selected Web resources

• America's Career InfoNet
• CareerBuilder
  Post a resume or search for jobs by state, job type, degree, and salary. Includes advice & resources on various career topics.
• FORTUNE Company Lists
  Fortune magazine business rankings, including the Fortune 500, fastest-growing companies, best companies for minorities, 50 most powerful women in business, etc.
• JobBank USA
  Search for employment by job description and location or submit your resume.
• Jobweb Resume and Interview Guides
  Tips on writing resumes and on polishing interviewing skills.
• Ohio Public Library Information Network Career & Employment
• O*NET Online
  Skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests for over 950 occupations.
• Peterson's Education
  Search for a college program, information about admissions and financial aid, resume help, and summer work or study abroad.
• Quintessential Careers
  College, career, and job search advice through articles, tools, and tutorials. Includes numerous links to related sites.
• The Riley Guide
• The Salary Calculator
  Compare the cost of living for U.S. cities.
• USAJOBS
  Federal employment information from the United States Office of Personnel Management.
• USNEWS.COM Education
  Browse the U.S. News publications America’s Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools, learn more about E-learning, college admissions, and financial aid.

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University of Akron resources

• Center for Career Management
  View job listings, post resumes, participate in on-campus interviewing or eRecruiting, find out about career expos, and explore internship and cooperative education opportunities. Career Resource Library, computer services, personal consultations and workshops also available.
• Counseling, Testing and Career Center
  Career counselors assist students with personal and occupational exploration using various interest, personality, and career surveys.

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