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Reference Books in the BGSU Libraries
Reference Desk -- CD-ROM; REF HB 2581 .C46 2003
Chronicle Career Library
A CD-ROM that includes information on hundreds of careers. Ask for it at the Reference & Information Desk on the first floor
of Jerome Library.
REF HF 5381 .E52 2005 v.1-5
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
A 4-volume guide to careers. Includes job descriptions and outlook.
REF DESK L 2.3/4:2004-05
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Guides to many careers, including projections of demand. Earlier years are in the Government Documents collection.
REF HF 5382.5 .U5 P76 2002
Professional Careers Sourcebook: An Information Guide for Career Planning
A directory of information sources about careers. Organized by occupation.
REF HD 5723 .S85 1998
State Occupational Outlook Handbook
Organized by state, this volumes gives the current employment, employment outlook and salary for 600 occupations.
REF HF 5382.5 .U5 C337 2002
VGM's Careers Encyclopedia
Includes job descriptions, working conditions, and income
Finding Other Books
BGSU Libraries Catalog / OhioLINK Central
Other books on this topic may be in the circulating collection. Use these links to find the books that are available at Bowling
Green State University and also to identify resources in other OhioLINK libraries, some of which you may be able to borrow.
Some subject headings that may be useful:
- Vocational Guidance
- Occupations
The BGSU Libraries have purchased many books on job hunting in specific fields. You will find them listed in the BGSU Libraries
Catalog by occupation with the subheading "Employment" or by subject with the subheading "Vocational Guidance". A few examples:
- Teachers - Employment
- Scientists - Employment
- Sports - Vocational Guidance
- Authorship - Vocational Guidance
- International Relations - Vocational Guidance
- Music - Vocational Guidance
- Marketing - Vocational Guidance
- Teaching - Vocational Guidance
Internet Resources
Career Exploration Links - Occupational (U. Cal. Berkeley)
Career Guide to Industries (U.S. Department of Labor)
Exploring Occupations - Careers (University of Manitoba)
LifeWorks (National Institutes of Health)
Major and Career Profiles (College Board)
Occupation Profile (America's Career InfoNet)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
O*Net Online
The Riley Guide: Salary Guides & Guidance
Salary.com: Salary Wizard
Salary Tables and Related Information (federal pay schedules -- U.S. Office of Personnel Management)
Yahoo! Hot Jobs: Salary Wizard (from Salary.com)
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