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Career Reference Databases

Occupational Outlook Handbook
This free Career information handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics describes the activities, working conditions, educational requirements, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations such as architecture and engineering, arts and design, building and grounds cleaning, business and financial, community and social service, computer and information technology, construction and extraction, education, training and library, entertainment and sports, farming fishing and forestry, food preparation and serving, healthcare, installation maintenance and repair, legal, life physical and social sciences, management, math, media and communication, military, office and administration report, personal care and service, production, protective service, sales, transportation and military moving . The Occupation Finder allows you to sort jobs by level of education required for entry, by average yearly salary, level of training to be received, projected number of new jobs and projected growth rate.

Careere Reference Books

Careers: Paths to Entrepreneurship by Allison Blake (Editor)
Call Number: Reference HB615.C285 2021

ISBN: 9781642657746

Publication Date: 2021-11-30

Designed specifically for those who want to work for themselves, this volume dives deep into the many ways that individuals can translate doing what they love into a business. There are many business sectors that are ripe for entrepreneurship, including real estate, the creative arts, manufacturing, personal care services, retail, fashion, finance and so much more.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance by Ferguson Publishing
Call Number: Reference HF5381.E52 2015

ISBN: 9780816085033

Publication Date: 2014-11-30

The five-volume Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition is an essential resource for public, college, high school, and junior high school libraries; career centers; guidance offices; and other agencies involved with career exploration and planning. Along with revisions and updates, each article has been expanded to a new, more comprehensive format, and many new articles have been added.
Careers in Education and Training by Salem Press
Call Number: Reference LB1775.2 .C374 2016

ISBN: 9781682171509

Publication Date: 2016-12-30

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.
Careers in Science and Engineering by Salem Press
Call Number: Reference Q147 .C375 2015

ISBN: 9781619258600

Publication Date: 2016-10-30

Careers in Science & Engineering contains over twenty-five alphabetically arranged articles describing specific fields of interest in this broad industry segment. Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides students in science and engineering insight and instruction on what they can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. Understanding the wide variety of jobs in these segments is important for anyone preparing for a career in this field.
Careers in Cybersecurity by Salem Press Salem Press
Call Number: Reference QA76.9.A25 C27 2023

ISBN: 9781637004128

Publication Date: 2023-01-01

Provides an introduction to the wide range of career opportunities available to those interested in cybersecurity, including computer network architect, computer programmer, forensic science technician, police officer, software developer, and more.
Careers in Biotechnology by Salem Press Editors
Call Number: Reference TP248.2 .C374 2023

ISBN: 9781637004180

Publication Date: 2024-02-29

"Careers in Biotechnology provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers in the realm of biotechnology. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, and Conversations with Real Professionals, as well as contacts for more information." -- Provided by publisher