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Career Planning And The Job Search

Internships

Internships are a good way to explore careers and gain valuable experience which can make you stand out in a pool of applicants.

Cantrell, Will. International Internships and Volunteer Programs: International Options for Students and Professionals. Oakton, VA: Worldwide Books, 1992. [LC 1072 I58 C36 1992] This contains a wealth of information on government and academic related programs as well as independent agencies. Requirements, costs (if applicable), and address are provided.

Internships. Cincinnati, OH: Writers Digest Books, 2000. [REF L 901 I66] Divided by discipline. This directory includes internships in everything from research organizations to business in the US and abroad.

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Also check the Internships section of the Career Resources page on the Libraries' Web site.

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Career Exploration

Bolles, Richard Nelson. What Color is Your Parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. Annual. [REF HF 5382.7 B64] This covers ways to identify the jobs that would be best for you as well as interviews, resumes, and cover letters. This volume also includes a workbook.

Career Guide: Dun's Employment Opportunities Directory. Parsippary, NJ: Dun's Marketing Services. Annual. [ReadyRef HF 5382.5 U5 D86] The volume is arranged so you may search by industry, employer name, employer by geography, discipline, and even by the employers offering work study or internships. Each company is briefly described with address, disciplines hired, short history, location, benefits, and training programs.

Career Guide to Industries. Washington, DC: The Bureau, 1992. [REF HF 5381 A1 C37X] Arranged by industry, this source provides a description of the industry, employment figures, working conditions, training and advancement, and a forecast for the industry as a source of employment. An important piece of information is the additional sources of information at the end of each profile. The name and address of an appropriate association is given as are job titles to look up in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Career Information Center. New York: Macmillan, 1993. [REF HF 5382.5 U5 C32 1993] This multi-volume set is divided by type of job. Each volume includes a directory of institutions offering training, lists of journals which may have classifieds, description and outlook for particular jobs, as well as contacts for more information.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles. [Washington, DC]: The Administration, 1991. [ReadyRef HB 2595 A5 1991] Also available on the Internet as the Standard Occupational Classification System . This gives the basic duties for a particular job title as well as the educational and strength requirements.

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. Chicago: J.G. Ferguson, 1996. [REF HF 5381 E52 1996] Four volume set. Volume 1 includes industry profiles, as well as an appendix on career resources and associations for individuals with disabilities, and an appendix of internships, apprenticeships, and training programs. Volumes 2-4 contain articles on different careers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook . Washington, DC: US Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. [ReadyRef HF 5381 A1 O36] This government publication, available in print and on the Internet, describes the future expectations for particular fields of work.

O*Net. The Occupational Information Network provides occupational information supplied by a variety of sources on 1,100+ jobs. It is useful for job counseling, developing job training, and locating labor market information. Note that the information may be composite information from a group of jobs and therefore not intended to describe a specific job. Access O*Net through the Database Finder option on the Libraries' Web site (then select the letter "O" from the alphabet near the top of the page). At this time, O*NET is only available on terminals within the University Libraries. O*NET is also available on the Internet.

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Job Search

To find actual job postings, try the Sunday papers from various cities, professional journals, and the Internet. For more detail on Internet sites, see the handout entitled "How to Locate Job Information."

Lesce, Tony. Secrets of Successful Job Hunting: Surefire Tactics for Finding Hidden Jobs, Writing Effective Résumés, Handling Tough Interviews, Beating Chemical and Psychological Tests. Boulder, CO: Paladin Press, 1994. [HF 5382.7 L46 1994]

Your Winning Edge: Your Complete Job Search Guide From Self-Assessment t o Résumés to Interviews. [Albany, NY: New York State Dept. of Labor, 1994?] [REF HF 5382.7 Y68X 1994] This covers resumes and cover letters from a basic level including action words and formats to use. It also covers your legal rights when searching for a job and tips for special populations.

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Also see subdivisions of job hunting: Example: Job hunting--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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Subject/Discipline Specific Guides

DeGalan, Julie. Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1994. [HF 5382.7 D44 1994]

Fine, Janet. Opportunities in Teaching Careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1995. [LB 1775 F514 1995] Includes an overview of the field, educational requirements, general workload, alternative careers, and professional organizations.

Guide to Careers in World Affairs. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 1993. [HF 5549.5 E45 G79 1993] This covers jobs and internships in non-profit organizations and the UN and lists many companies hiring overseas. Jobs in translation, business, law, journalism, finance and banking are covered.

Guiley, Rosemary. Career Opportunities for Writers. New York: Facts on File, 1995. [REF PN 151 G84 1995]

Lambert, Stephen E. Great Jobs for Business Majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1996. [HF 5382.7 L347 1996]

Morris, Mary E.S. Cybercareers. Mountain View, CA: Sun Microsystems Press, 1998. [Dewey EXT / QA 76.25 M67x 1998]

Peterson's Job Opportunities in Business. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides. Annual. [REF HF 5382.5 U5 B88] This lists almost 2,000 employer profiles with a short description of the skills needed for a business career, interviews, résumés, and using the Internet as a tool for finding job listings.

Peterson's Job Opportunities in Engineering and Computer Science. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides. Annual. [SCIENCE / REF TA 157 P44] This lists the type of engineer hired by each company listed under engineering. It also includes a directory of employers in the computer industry.

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Examples: Art--vocational guidance Mathematics--vocational guidance

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Strategies for Special Populations

Allen, Jeffrey G. Successful Job Search Strategies for the Disabled: Understanding the ADA. New York: J. Wiley, 1994. [HV 1568.5 A48 1994]

Wih, Melanie Astaire. Job Strategies for People With Disabilities: Enable Yourself For Today's Job Market. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 1992. [HV 1568.5 W58 1992]

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Cover Letters, Résumés, and Interviews

Caple, John. The Ultimate Interview: How to Get It, Get Ready, and Get the Job You Want. New York: Doubleday, 1991. [HF 5549.5 I6 C36 1991]

Fournier, Myra. Encyclopedia of Job-Winning Résumés. Ridgefield, CT: Round Lake Pub., 1993. [REF HF 5383 F68X 1996] Four hundred résumés for many different jobs and situations are contained in this volume. The index allows you to look up a job and go to the suggested résumé. Cover letters and difficult situations are also covered.

Krannich, Ronald L. 201 Dynamite Job Search Letters. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 1997. [HF 5383 K714 1997]

Podesta, Sandra. 201 Killer Cover Letters. New York: McGraw Hill, 1996. [IMC BKSoft HF 5383 P63 1996]

Resumes for Science Careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1997. [SCIENCE Q 147 R45 1997]

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Also check the "Career Advice & Information" section of the Career Resources page on the Libraries' Web Site.

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Company Information

Crowther, Karmen N.T. Researching Your Way to a Good Job. New York: John Wiley, 1993. [HF 5382.75 U6 C76 1993] This contains a good overview of which library resources to use to find information on prospective employers.

Hoover's Handbook of American Business. Austin, TX: The Reference Press, Inc. Annual. [REF HG 4057 A2862] This volume could be very useful in the company research. It lists important people, products, location, sales, and key competitors. An overview of the company and its history including stock price (if applicable) are included.

Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies. Austin, TX: The Reference Press, Inc., 1994. [REF HG 4057 A28618 1994] A clearly stated method for inclusion begins this volume (p. 11-12). This is followed by lists of the top 100 sales growth, income growth, employment growth, and stock appreciation. It also gives rankings generated by other sources. Company profiles are one page long.

Jankowski, Katherine E. The Job Seeker's Guide to Socially Responsible Companies. New York: Gale Research, 1995. [REF HF 5382.75 U6 J36] This profiles 1,000 companies. Although listed alphabetically, special indexes make companies accessible by geography, industry, and particular quality. These companies' social responsibility is indicated through existence 1995 of any of 19 key features or benefits.

Mickens, Ed. The 100 Best Companies for Gay Men and Lesbians. New York: Pocket Books, 1994. [REF HF 5382 M48] The book is more than one half narrative on corporate culture and changing it to be inclusive. It lists 100 companies judged to have accomplished 1994 the building of a diverse and supportive work place.

Morgan, Hal. Companies That Care: The Most Family-Friendly Companies in America, What They Offer, and How they Got That Way. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991. [REF HF 5549.5 D39 M67 1991] Half of this is a long discussion with employee testaments; half is company information. Although dated, entries are still informative.

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Consider visiting the University at Albany Career Development Center which is located in UL-B69. Telephone: 447-5515. Services include:

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