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Print Resources: Careers and Job Opportunities

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Careers and Job Opportunities

Altman, D. (1996). The digital frontier job and opportunity finder: Tomorrow’s opportunities today. Los Angeles: Moon Lake Media. (T 58.5 .A57 1996)

America's top 300 jobs (9th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (REF HF 5382.5 .U5 .A587 2004)

American salaries and wages survey.  (2007). Detroit, MI: Gale Research. (REF HD 8038 .U5 A69 2007)

Banning, K. (1998). Opportunities in purchasing careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (HF 5437 .B35 1998)

Basalla, S. E. (2001). “So what are you going to do with that?”: A guide to career-changing for M.A.'s and Ph.D.'s (1st ed.). New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. (HF 5282.7 .B374 2001)

Bing, G. (2002). Selecting your employer: A guide to an informed pursuit of the best career for you. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann. (HF 5382.7 .B54 2002)

Bolles, R. N. (Annual). What color is your parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. (HF 5383 .B56)

Breidenbach, M. E. (2001). Career development: Strategies and technologies for career and life balance (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. (HF 5549.5 .C35 B74 2000)

Butler, T., & Waldroop, J. (1997). Discovering your career in business. Reading, MA: Addison- Wesley (HF 5381 .B798 1997)

Career guide to America's top industries (6th ed.). (2004). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Works. (HF 5382.5 .U5 .C315 2004) An electronic version is available.

Career information and resources for the United States of America. (2004). [S.I.]: Going Global. E-book See also ...Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States. (E-book)

Crispin, G. & Mehler, M. (2003). CareerXroads: Career (cross) roads (8th Ed.). Kendall Park, NJ: MMC Group. (HF 5382.7 .C368 2002)

Employment opportunities, USA. (2003). Denver, CO: Washington Research Associates. (REF HF 5382.5 .U5 E4 2003)

Farr, J. M. (2002). America's fastest growing jobs. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (REF HD 5723 .A73 2002) 

Farr, J. M. (2005). America's top 101 jobs for college graduates: Detailed information on major jobs for people with four-year and higher degrees (6th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (REF HF 5382.5 .U5 .F37 2005)

Farr, M.. America's top 101 computer and technical jobs (2nd ed.). (2004). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (REF HF 5382.5 .U5 .F37 2004)

Farr, M. (2004). The very quick job search: Get a better job in half the time. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (E-book)

Farr, J. M. (with Shatkin, L.). (2004). Best jobs for the 21st century (3rd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (HF 5381.15 .F37 2004); an e-book version is also available

Farr, J. M., Ludden, L. L. Best jobs for the 21 st century for college graduates. (2000). Indianapolis, IN: JIST. (HF 5381 .F4563 2000)

Farr, J. M., Ludden, L. L., & Shatkin, L. (2003). The enhanced occupational outlook handbook. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (HF 5382 .F368 2003), the 2005 electronic version is also available.

Ferris, D. M. (1996). The practical job search guide: Your action plan to finding the right job in today’s market. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. (HF 5382.7 .F474 1996)

Field, S. (1999). 100 best careers for the 21st century. New York: MacMillan. (REF HF 5381 .F476 1999)

Fogg, N. P., Harrington, P. E., & Harrington, T. F. (2004). College majors handbook with real career paths and payoffs: The actual jobs, earnings, and trends for graduates of 60 college majors. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (REF HF 5382.5 .F644 2004) (E-book)

French, R. (2015). How to get a good job after 50: A step-by-step guide to job search success. Wollombi, N.S.W. Exisle Publishing. Walsh College Novi New Books (HF 5382.7 .F74 2015)

Fuller, G. (1996). The workplace survival guide: Tools, tips and techniques for succeeding on the job. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. (HF 5381 .F795 1996)

Gaylord, G. L., & Ried, G. E. (2004). Careers in accounting. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (HF 5616 .U5 G39 2004)

Geary, G. (2005). Over-40 job search guide: 10 strategies for making your age an advantage in your career. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (E-book)

Goldberg, J. (2005). Great jobs for accounting majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (HF 5616 .U5 G643 2005) (E-book)

Gordon, E. E., Petrini, C. M., & Campagna, A. P. (1997). Opportunities in training and development careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (HF 5549.5 .T7 G5368 1997)

Gordon, R. S., & Wolfinger, A. (2004). Best career and education web sites: A quick guide to online job search (4th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (HF 5382.75 .U6 G67 2004) (E-book)

Haldane, B. (1996). Career satisfaction and success: A guide to job and personal freedom (Rev. ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (HF 5549.5 .J63 H27 1996)

Halloran, E. J. (2003). Careers in international business. Chicago: VGM Career Books. (HD 2755.5 .H35 2003)

Harkness, H. (1997). The career chase: Taking creative control in a chaotic age. Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black Publishing. (HF 5384 .H37 1997)

Harvard Business School guide to careers in finance. (2000). Boston: Harvard Business School Pub. (HG 65 .F56 2000)

Hirsch, A. S. (2005). Job search and career checklists: 101 proven time-saving checklists to organize and plan your career search. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (HF 5381 .H517 2005)  (E-book)

Hunt, C. W., & Scanlon, S. A. (1997). Job seekers guide to executive recruiters. New York: John Wiley. (REF HD 38.2 .H86 1997)

Hutton, D. B., & Mydlarz, A. (2003). Guide to homeland security careers. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's. (HV 6432 .H88 2003)

Johnson, T. (2002). Finding a job in tough times. Buzzards Bay, MA: Captain's Engineering Services. (HF 5382.75 .U6 .J483 2002)

Kaye, B. L. (1997). Up is not the only way: A guide to developing workforce talent. Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black Pub. (HF 5549 .K32 1997)

Krannich, R. L. (2002). Change your job, change your life: Careering and re-careering in the new boom/bust economy. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications. (HF 5382.5 .U5 K69 2002)

Lambert, S. E. (1996). Great jobs for business majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (HF 5382.7 .L347 1996)

Lassiter, P. (2002). The new job security: Five strategies to take control of your career. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. (HF 5381 .L342 2002)

Logan, D. C. & Kritzell, B. (1997). Reinventing your career. New York: McGraw-Hill. (HF 5384 .M674 1997)

Mackay, H. (2004). We got fired!--and it's the best thing that ever happened to us. New York: Ballantine Books. (HF 5549.5 .D55 .M33 2004)

Magill, H. T., Previts, G. J., & Robinson, T. R. (1998). The CPA profession: Opportunities, responsibilities, and services. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. (HF 5616 .U5 M249 1998)

Martin, C., Guare, R., & Dawson, P. (2010). Work your strengths: A scientific process to identify your skills and match them to the best career for you. New York: AMACOM. (HF 5381 .M3714 2010)

Moreau, D. (1996). Take charge of your career: Survive and profit from a mid-career change. New York: Kiplinger Times Business. (HF 5384 .M674 1996)

Occupational outlook handbook. (Annual). Washington, DC.: United States Government Printing Office. (REF HF 5381 .U62)

Occupational outlook quarterly. (Quarterly). Washington, DC.: United States Department of Labor. (Periodicals)

Perry, D. (2004). Career guide for the high-tech professional: Where the jobs are now and how to land them. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press. (E-book)

Peters, T. J. (1997). The circle of innovation: You can’t shrink your way to greatness (1st ed.). New York: Knopf. (HD 58.8 .P473 1997)

Phillips, S. (2014). The complete guide to professional networking: The secrets of online and offline successl Philadelpia, PA: KoganPage. (HD 69 .S8 .P5135 2014)

Rich, J. R. (1996). First job, great job: America’s hottest business leaders share their secrets. New York: Macmillan Spectrum. (HF 5382.5 .U5 R488 1996)

Richardson, B. G. (2004). Career comeback: 8 steps to getting back on your feet when you're fired, laid off, or your business venture has failed--and finding more job satisfaction than ever. New York: Broadway Books. (HF 5382.7 .R548 2004)

Satterfield, M. (1996). VGM’s complete guide to career etiquette: From job search through advancement. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (HF 5389 .S28 1996)

Satterthwaite, F., & D'Orsi, G. (2003). The career portfolio workbook: Using the newest tool in your job-hunting arsenal to impress employers and land a great job. New York: McGraw-Hill. (HF 5382.7 .T85 2003)

Sonnenblick, C., Basciano, M. & Crabbe, K. (1997). Job hunting made easy (1st ed.). New York: Learning Express. (HF 5382.75 .U6 J6324 1997)

Stair, L. B., & Stair, L. (2009). Careers in marketing. New York: McGraw-Hill. (HF 5415.35 .S72 2009)

Studner, P. K. (2015). Super job search IV: The complete manual for job-seekers & career changers. Los Angeles, CA: Jamenair Ltd. (HF 5382.7 .S78 2015)

Sumichrast, M. (1998). Opportunities in financial careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. (HG 181 .S84 1998) The 2004 e-book is also available.

Top careers for business graduates. (2004). New York: Checkmark Books. (HF 5382.5 .U5 T67 2004)

Top careers for economics graduates. (2004). New York: Checkmark Books. (HB 119 .A2 .T66 2004)

Tullier, M., Haft, T. D., Heenehan, M., & Taub, M. (1997). Job smart (1st ed.). New York: Random House. (HF 5382.7 .T85 1997)

Tynan, K. (2015). Free agent: The independent professional's roadmap for self-employment success.  Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. (HD 8036 .T96 2015)

Yate, M. (2004). Knock 'em deadAvon, MA: Adams Media Corp. (HF 5549.5 .I6 Y37 2004)

Weinstein, B. (1997). Who says there are no jobs out there? 25 irreverent rules for getting a job. New York: McGraw-Hill. (HF 5382.7 .W445 1997)

The WetFeet insider guide to careers in accounting. (2003). San Francisco: WetFeet. (HF 5616 .U55 .W484 2003)

Wolfinger, A. (2001). The quick Internet guide to career and education information. (2001 ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. (HF 5382.75 .U6 W65 2001)

Subjects to Search:
career changes
career development
employment in foreign countries
graduate students--employment
job hunting
labor market
occupations
vocational guidance

Rev. 2017 KR