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Reference Books in the BGSU Libraries

REF HF 5381 .J574 2002
The Career Adventure: Your Guide to Personal Assessment, Career Exploration, and Decision Making, by Susan M. Johnston
Guide to find the right career. Also includes finding information about jobs, writing resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews.
REF L 901 .C774 2004
The College Board Book of Majors
Information about the careers for each college major field.
REF HF 5382.5 .U5 P445 2000
College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning, by Paul Phifer
Identifies potential careers for each college major field.
REF HF 5382.5 .U5 F644 2004
The College Majors Handbook with Real Career Paths and Payoffs: The Actual Jobs, Earnings, and Trends for Graduates of 60 College Majors, by Neeta P. Fogg, Paul E. Harrington, and Thomas F. Harrington
Guide to the jobs held by people who had degrees in various majors. Includes where they work, activities on the job, salaries, and employment outlook.
REF LB 2361.5 .G87 2004
Guide to College Majors, by the Princeton Review
Guide to careers for each college major.
REF HF 5382.5 .U5 P76 2002
Professional Careers Sourcebook
A bibliography of career information resources.

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BGSU Libraries Catalog / OhioLINK Central Catalog
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 Interests
  • Vocational Guidance
  • Vocational Guidance for Women
  • Occupations
  • Job Hunting

Internet Resources

Career Voyages

Explore Career Planning Options by Major (Rivier College)

Find a Major (Princeton Review)

Major & Career Profiles (College Board)

Major Resource Kits (U. Delaware)

Majors and Careers Series (Indiana University)

Match Major Sheets (Forida State University)

Skills Search (O*Net)



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