Career Information                           

A research guide: books, articles, web sites, & videos                                                               

 

 

Finding Books

 

 

·          How to Find Books in the ODU Library:  Search in the ODU Library Catalog. 

 

·          How to Find Books in Other OhioLINK Libraries: 
Search in the OhioLINK Library Catalog, or start your search in the ODU Library Catalog and then click on the OhioLINK button at the top of the results screen to search statewide.

 

·          To Help You Search in the Catalogs:
Guides and video tutorials are available online from the library’s Research Help page or in print by the library Reference Desk on the top floor of Spangler.

 

 

Reference Books—A Selection

 

Reference books provide a good starting point for your research. Reference items are located in the Library’s Reference collection, behind the Reference Desk on the top floor of Spangler.

Locations:

·         R = Reference Collection

·         RCT = Reference - Current Topics section

·         REFR = Ready Reference available at the Reference Desk

·         Career = Reference -Career Information section

 

Directories

·          The Big Green Internship Book: Internships and Summer Jobs for the Environment.

Career 363.7071 B4805g, 2006

·          Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries. R 338.88 D6283n

·          Encyclopedia of Associations. REFR 061.3 G151e 2003 Vol. 1 Pt. 1-3

·          Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. Career 331.702 E56, 2005 vols. 1-5

·          Federal Civil Service Jobs. Career 351.73 M1922f, 2003

·          National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States. R 061.3 N21392, 2005 

·          The Ohio JobBank. Career 650.14 O37,2004

·          Ward’s Business Directory of U.S. Private & Public Companies. R 338.74 W216b,2008

 

Encyclopedias and Almanacs

·          American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries. RCT 331.7 Am3515a

·          American Salaries and Wages Survey. RCT 331.2973 A3577s

·          Encyclopedia of Career Development. R 331.70203 E194c, 2006 vols. 1-2

·          Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. RCT 331.702 E56, 2003

·          Municipal Year Book. R 353.073 M966, multiple vols.

 

Guides - General

·          225 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers. Career 331.702 F24t, 2007

·          90-Minute College Major Matcher: Choose Your Best Major for a Great Career. CAREER 378.199 S251n, 2007

·          America’s Top 101 Jobs for College Graduates. Career 331.702 F24ac, 2005

·          America's top-rated cities. R 307.76 A3597t, 2004 v.1- 4 

·          Backpack to Briefcase: Steps to a Successful Career. Career 650.14 A619b, 2003

·          Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design. 741.6023 H477b, 2006

·          Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What’s Available, and How to Get One.

Career 351.73 D165b, 2005

·          Business Plans Handbook: A Compilation of Actual Business Plans Developed by Businesses throughout North America. R 658.4 B979 vols. 1-11

·          Career Development Handbook – Ohio Dominican University. RCT 650.14 O34c

·          Career Guide to America’s Top Industries. Career 331.702 C1805g, 2004

·          Careers for Extroverts & Other Gregarious Types. Career 331.702 G618ce, 2006

·          Careers for Patriotic Types & Others Who Want to Serve Their Country. Career 331.702 G618cp, 2006

·          Career Resource Guide of Women and Minorities. Career 331.70208 F3811c, 2006 vols. 1-2

·          Civil Service Handbook. Career 351.73 C4996s, 15th ed.

·          Federal Jobs: The Ultimate Guide. Career 351.73 M8215f, 2002

·          Gallery of Best Resumes. RCT 650.142 N665g

·          General Test Practice for 101 U.S. Jobs. Career 351.076 G2867t, 2005

·          Guide to America’s Federal Jobs: A Complete Directory of U.S. Government Career Opportunities.

                  Career 351.73 G9414a, 2005           

·          Guide for Occupational Exploration. Career 331.702 G9413o

·          Have No Career Fear: A College Grad’s Guide to Snagging Work, Blazing a Career Path and Reaching Job Nirvana. 650.14 H2984c

·          New Guide for Occupational Exploration: Linking Interests, Learning, and Careers.

Career 331.702 F24n, 2006

·          Nontraditional Careers for Chemists. Career 540.23 B185n, 2007

·          Occupational Outlook Handbook.  RCT 371.42 U58o 2004-05 (online too)

·          O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles. RCT 331.7 O29d, 2004

·          Public Records Online: The National Guide to Private & Government Online Sources of Public Records. R 352.387 P9607r, 2006

·          Resumes for Mid-Career Job Changes. Career 650.142 R3137m, 2006

·          Student Experience Workbook. R 650.14 S9416e 2005

·          The Student’s Federal Career Guide: 10 Steps to Find and Win Top Government Jobs and Internships. Career 351.73 T758s (CD ROM too)

·          Vault Guide to Top Internships. Career 331.2592 V466g, 2008

·          What Color Is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers.

      RCT 650.140 B6386w, 2007

 

Reference Resources Online

 

You can use the following to find electronic books, dictionary and encyclopedia articles, and additional reference materials.

 

·         Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias

These are available through the ODU Library Quick Reference web page. Visit Quick Reference, then select the subject area that best fits your search topic.

 

·         Occupational Outlook Handbook

A handbook organized by grouping of occupations, with each occupation described by the nature of the work, working conditions, training requirements, job outlook, & earnings. Indexed by occupation.

Available at http://www.bls.gov/oco

 

eBooks

 

NetLibrary

This resource provides access to electronic books via free accounts. To access this resource, click on Books, and then NetLibrary eBooks. Keywords, useful for accessing career information include “Career,” “Vocation,” “Jobs,” “Employment,” and “Resumes.” Below are known samples of some of the available materials.

 

Resumes – Sample Resources

·          Resumes for the 50+ Job Hunter.

·          Best Keywords for Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews: Powerful Communication Tools for Success. Career 650.142 E271b

·          Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads.

·          America’s Top Resumes: For America’s Top Jobs.

·          EResumes: Everything You Need to Know about Using Electronic Resumes to Tap into Today’s Job Market.

·          Federal Resume Guidebook. Career 650.142 T758f

·          The Resume Kit.

·          The Resume.com: Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes. Career 650.142 C946c

·          Resumes for the 50+ Job Hunter. Career 650.142 R3137j, 2003

·          Resumes for College Students and Recent Graduates. Career 650.142 R3137c, 2005

·          Resumes for the First-Time Job Hunters. Career 650.142 R3137fi, 2005

·          Resumes for Former Military Personnel. Career 650.142 R3137f, 2006

·          101 More Best Resumes.

·          175 High Impact Resumes.

 

Cover Letters – Sample Resources

·          175 High Impact Cover Letters.

·          The Perfect Cover Letter.

 

Interviews – Sample Resources

·          Fearless Interviewing: How to Win the Job by Communicating with Confidence.

·          Ace the IT Job Interview.

·          Interview Strategies that Lead to Job Offers.

·          Power Interviews: Job-winning Tactics from Fortune 500 Recruiters.

·          The Perfect Interview: How to Get the Job You Really Want.

·          The Complete Q & A Job Interview Book.

 

Circulating Books—a Selection

 

The Main Stacks can also provide resources for your research. These books are located on ODU Library’s Top and Middle Floors.

Keywords, useful for accessing career information include “Career,” “Vocation,” “Jobs,” “Employment,” and “Resumes.” Below are known samples of some of the available materials.

 

General Guides

·          10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College: The Know-How You Need to Succeed.  378.013 C784t

·          Athlete’s Guide to Career Planning: Keys to Success From the Playing Field to Professional Life. 796.023 A46g, 1997

·          Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt: Do What You Love, Love What You Do, Deliver More than You Promise. 650.1 M153b, 1990

·          A Career in Nursing: Is it Right for Me? 610.73069 K1594c, 2007

·          Career Opportunities in Art. 702.3 H29c, 1994

·          Career Opportunities in Science. 502.3 E41c

·          Career Wisdom for College Students: Insights You Won’t Get in Class, On the Internet or From Your Parents. 331.702 V8688c, 2007

·          Careers for Competitive Spirits & Other Peak Performers. 331.702 G618c, 2007

·          Careers for Culture Lovers & Other Artsy Types. 700.2373 E116c, 2007

·          Careers for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Types. 796.023 H3661c, 2004

·          Careers for Talkative Types & Others with the Gift of Gab. 331.702 E116c, 2007

·          Careers in Art. 702.373 C1448c, 2007

·          Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. 155.264 T442d

·          The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Careers: The Guide for Achieving Success and Satisfaction. 650.1 C4984f

·          Great Jobs for Art Majors. 702.373 C1448g

·          Great Jobs for Business Majors. 650.14 L175g

·          Great Jobs for Economics Majors. 330.023 C1448g, 2007

·          Great Jobs for English Majors. 650.14 D317g, 1994

·          Great Jobs for English Majors. 650.14 D317ge

·          Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors. 650.14 D317gf

·          Great Jobs for History Majors. 650.14 D617g

·          Harvard Business Review on Managing Your Career. 650.14 H2611b

·          Health Care Job Explosion! 610.69 D165h, 2006

·          How to Get Any Job with Any Major: Career Launch and Re-launch for Everyone Under 30, or, How to Avoid Living in Your Parents’ Basement. 650.14 A352h

·          I’m an English Major – Now What? 650.14 L5435i, 2006

·          Major in Success: Make College Easier, Fire Up Your Dreams. 378.194 C7337m

·          Majoring in the Rest of Your Life: College & Career Secrets for Students. 650.14 C323m, 2000

·          Networking for Everyone: Connecting with People for Career and Job Success. 650.13 T826n

·          Opportunities in Nursing Careers. 610.73069 F8729o, 2003

·          Opportunities in Occupational Therapy Careers. 615.8515 W4188o, 2007

·          Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers. 796.023 H3661o, 2003

·          Real People Working in Science. 502.3 G618r, 1998

·          Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads. 332.7 C9361s, 2006

·          Top Careers for Art Graduates. 702.373 T62c

·          Top Careers for Economics Graduates. 330.023 T62c

·          Top Careers in Two Years: Business, Finance, and Government Administration.

331.7020973 T62c vol. 4

·                     Top Careers in Two Years:  Communications and the Arts.

331.7020973 T62c vol. 3

·                     Top Careers in Two Years: Computers and Information Technology.

331.7020973 T62c vol. 8

·         Top Careers in Two Years: Education and Social Services.

331.7020973 T62c vol. 5

·         Top Careers in Two Years: Health Care, Medicine, and Science.

331.7020973 T62c vol. 6

·         Top Careers in Two Years: Public Safety.

331.7020973 T62c vol. 9

·         Top Careers in Two Years: Retail, Marketing and Sales.

331.7020973 T62c vol. 11

·          Top Internships. Career 331.2592 V466g, 2006

·          What do You Want to Do When You Grow Up: Starting the Next Chapter of Your Life. 646.7 C1687w

 

Resumes

·          202 Great Resumes. Career 650.142 B6207g

·          The Adams Resume Almanac. 650.14 A211c

·          Cyberspace Resume Kit: How to Build and Launch an Online Resume. 650.14 N345c, 2001

·          Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators 808.066 E271r

·          Gallery of Best Resumes: A Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers. Career 650.142 N665g

·          The Guide to Basic Resume Writing. 650.142 G9414b

·          Guide to Internet Job Searching. Career 025.066 D5699g

·          The Perfect Resume: Today’s Ultimate Job Search Tool. 650.142 J138p

·          The Resume Makeover: 50 Common Problems with Resumes and Cover Letters- and How to Fix Them. 650.142 M3343r

·          Resumes that Knock’em Dead. 650.14 Y31r

 

            Cover Letters

·          Adams Cover Letter Almanac. 650.14 A211c, 1995

·          Cover Letters that Knock’em Dead.  650.14 Y31c

·          Cover Letter Magic. 650.142 E271c

·          Dynamite Cover Letters. 650.14 K89d, 1991

 

          Interviews

·          Boost Your Interview IQ. 650.144 M3633b

·          The Complete Q & A Job Interview Book. 650.144 A538c

·          Hire Me, Inc.: Interviews That Get Offers. 650.144 B6198h, 2006

·          Job Interviews. 650.14 M423j

·          Your First Interview: For Students and Anyone Preparing to Enter Today’s Tough Job Market.     650.14 F947f

·          101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions. 650.14 F947o

·          101 Salary Secrets: How to Negotiate Like a Pro. 650.12 P826s

·          101 Toughest Interview Questions… and Answers That Win the Job. 650.14 P826t

·          Help! My Job Interview is Tomorrow! 650.14 T288h, 1997

·          Adams Job Interview Almanac. 650.14 A211j

 

Finding Articles and Book Reviews

 

 

·          Use an online research database to find articles in scholarly journals, general magazines, and newspapers.

·          To access the databases below, from the Library’s Articles in Databases page, select the Business category, or choose from the A-Z index near the top of the page.

·          To Help You Search in the Databases:
Guides and video tutorials are available online from the library’s Research Help page or in print
by the library Reference Desk on the top floor of Spangler. If you need additional assistance,
ask a librarian.

 

 

Recommended Databases

 

Academic Search Complete

Full-text.  Contains articles from newspapers, magazines, and peer-reviewed scholarly journals.  Covers many academic areas of study, including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. Updated daily. 

·         Useful keywords for locating general articles regarding career situations include “Resume,” “Vocation,” “Jobs,” “Employment,” & “Career.”

 

Business Source Complete

Full text.

·         Use keywords that describe a career or occupation to access articles representing the career field of interest and the trends affecting it. Additionally, add the keyword “Career” or “Occupation” to further limit the number of articles if there are many of them.

 

Electronic Journal Center
Full text.  Covering numerous subject areas, EJC presents over 4300 research journals, including journals on language and communication.

 

 

 

 

Hoover’s Online

See the “First Research Industry Profiles” to search for industries to determine trends and potential occupational strength; Industry web sites (associations) are available too.

Also a link for “Expert Advise for Job Seekers.”

 

LexisNexis Academic

Full text.  Offers news, business, legal, medical, and reference information. Covers newspapers, magazines, wire services, federal and state court opinions, federal and state statutes, federal regulations, and SEC filings Updated daily.

 

            Newspaper Source

Selected full text for 245 regional U.S. newspapers, eighteen international newspapers, six newswires, nine newspaper columns, and full text for The Christian Science Monitor and The Los Angeles Times.

 

Vocational and Career Collection

Full text. Use keywords that describe the career or occupation to access articles representing the career field of interest and the trends affecting it.

 

 

Finding Periodicals in this Library

 

 

How Do You Find Out if a Periodical Exists in this Library?

 

·          Use the ODU Library Catalog to search for the title of the journal or newspaper you’re trying to find. 
Choose a TITLE search and type in the title of the journal or newspaper you desire.

 

·          The library's journals and magazines are located:
 
(1) In print in the Periodicals section on the top floor, arranged alphabetically by title
(2) Back issues in print (usually prior to 1960) in the Back Issues Room on the bottom floor
(3) In microfilm in cabinets behind the Periodicals section
 
A microfilm reader/printer (with free printing!) is also available on the top floor.
For more information, see the ODU Library Microfilm/Reader page at:

http://www.ohiodominican.edu/library/tour/microfilm/default.asp.

 

·          If you are looking for a specific article in a periodical, be sure to match issue number and YEAR/MONTH of the article to the information listed in our library catalog to make sure we have the specific issue of the journal/magazine you need.

 

 

Journals

Many professional journals have classified “positions available” areas, as well as current events which tell of employment opportunities in general. Students are encouraged to speak with their instructors for the most relevant journals to check.                                                         

 

Local Newspapers

 

Business First: Look at the paper copy in the periodical section of the ODU Library or register for free resume posting and job searching at http://columbus.bizjournalshire.com/rplus/bizjournalshire/JobSeekerHome.asp

 

The Columbus Dispatch:  Columbus’s only daily newspaper provides want-ads for employment. View the paper copy in the ODU Library, or view it online on Columbus Metropolitan Library on-site computers.

 

Regional/National Newspapers

 

Employment opportunities, mainly in academic settings, can be accessed in the Chronicle of Higher Education, which is in the periodical section of the ODU Library and available online through our catalog listing – full access is available (with a username & password from the reference desk) at:

http://library.ohiodominican.edu/search/tchronicle+of+higher+education/tchronicle+of+higher+education/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tchronicle+of+higher+education&1%2C1%2C

 

The New York Times can be found in the ODU Library and the online Job Market section can be accessed at: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/jobs/index.html

 

Finding Web Sites

 

 

A portal to Internet search engines and directories is available on the ODU Library’s Internet Search page.

 

In addition, listed below are web sites that may be of particular use to you in your information search.

 

Minimum recommended criteria for evaluating websites:    

·          Accuracy of the information

·          Authority of the person or group responsible for the information

·          When the information was created and last updated

For more information, view Evaluating Internet Sources & Search Tools on the Internet Search page.

 

 

Web Sites—A Selection

 

·          America’s Job Bank http://www.ajb.org

(You have to register, but it’s free.)

·          Bankrate Cost of Living Relocation Calculator http://www.bankrate.com/brm/movecalc.asp

·          Career Guide to Industries http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm

·          Carreer Video Podcasts. http://www.ohiodominican.edu/campus_life/student_services/career/explorecareers.asp

·          Career Zone – Matching interests with occupations http://www.nycareerzone.org/flash/assessment/index.jsp

·          CareerInfoNet  http://www.careerinfonet.com/acinet/default.asp

·          DMOZ  Business: Employment http://www.dmoz.org/Business/Employment

·          Education job site – State of Ohio http://www.ode.state.oh.us/jobs/

·          Job Postings: eCampus Recruiter http://www.ecampusrecruiter.com/ohiodominican

(You have to register, but it’s free.)

·          Liberal Arts Job Search http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:uNm1Pq-8y_EJ:careers.rice.edu/emplibrary/Liberal%2520Arts%2520Job%2520Search%2520Guide.pdf+jobs+guide+site:.edu&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=22

·          National Compensation Survey http://www.bls.gov/ncs/home.htm

·          ODU Career Development Center http://www.ohiodominican.edu/campus_life/student_services/career/ and http://www.ohiodominican.edu/campus_life/student_services/career/explorecareers.asp

·          ODU Career Development Center Handbook http://www.ohiodominican.edu/campus_life/student_services/career/Career%20Handbook.pdf

·          O*Net online http://online.onetcenter.org/

·          QuickRef-UNC General Topics: Career Resources http://www.lib.unc.edu/reference/quick/index.php?display=print_items&item_id=10

·          RefDesk Business and Career Resources http://www.refdesk.com/business.html

·          The Riley Guide. http://www.rileyguide.com

·          Federal Citizen Information Center http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/results.tpl?id1=13&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=13&--SECTIONSword=ww

·          Vocational Biographies. http://www.ohiodominican.edu/campus_life/student_services/career/explorecareers.asp

·          What Can I Do With This Major? http://career.utk.edu/students/majors.asp

·          Yahoo! Hot Jobs http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Employment_and_Work/Careers_and_Jobs

 

 

 

 

·          How to find Videos in the ODU Library: 

From the library homepage, click on Audiovisuals & Media, select ODU Library Catalog, and
search the catalog:

·        By KEYWORD and limit your search to MATERIAL TYPE: Audiovisuals

·        By AUTHOR or TITLE if you are looking for a specific actor, director, or title.

 

Or from the library homepage, click on Audiovisuals & Media, select List of DVDs and Videos, and browse through the listing.

 

§         How to find Online Videos: 

From the library homepage, click on Audiovisuals & Media, select Digital Media Center Databases, select DMC Databases, then scroll down until you see Digital Video Collection and click on OhioLINK Access only. Search by keyword or browse by subject.

 

Videos—A Selection
All videos are located in the Library’s Audiovisual (A/V) Materials collection on the top floor of Spangler.

 

These videos may have companion guides available in the file cabinet next to the VHS viewer table. Check the ODU Library Catalog for availability.

 

·          Job Hunting: The Basic Fundamentals. 650.14 J62 1990

·          Foreign Languages in Careers. 331.1142 F714, 1987

·          The Information Seeking Interview. 650.14 I43, 1980

·          Developing Career Awareness: The Foundation of a Career Education Program.

371.9043 D489, 1977

·          Fashion Merchandising. 659.152 F248, 1994

 

 

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