America’s Fastest Growing Jobs. JIST Works, Inc., 2003.
Thorough and up-to-date descriptions for the 138 fastest growing jobs in our economy. Includes details on working conditions, earnings, training, projected growth, related jobs and more.
Best Jobs for the 21st Century. Michael Farr, JIST Works, 2004.
Explore career options with helpful lists of jobs with the best pay, fastest growth, and most openings.
Big Book of Jobs, The. VGM Career Books, 2003.
Includes hundreds of career profiles, job search strategies, salary statistics and samples of resumes/cover letters.
Career Warfare. David F. D’Alessandro, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Includes 10 rules for building a successful personal brand and fighting to keep it.
College Majors and Careers. Paul Phifer, Ferguson, 2003.
Offers straightforward advice to anyone who is exploring career options. This book addresses frequently asked questions and provides information that will help link academic choices with a variety of career paths.
College Majors Handbook. Neeta P. Fogg, Ph.D., Paul E. Harrington, Ed.D., and Thomas F. Harrington, Ph.D., Jist Works, 2004.
Includes the actual jobs, earnings and trends for graduates of 60 college majors.
Don’t Wait Until You Graduate II. Keith F. Luscher, New Horizon Press, 2003.
Uncover the ways service-learning, internships, entrepreneurial opportunities and community service will open you up to meet the right people, develop important relationships and gain professional experience before your college years end.
Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook. JIST Works, Inc., 2004.
Based on data provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, this handbook provides the most up-to-date information on jobs in the U.S. economy.
How to Find the Work You Love. Laurence G. Boldt, Penguin/Compass, 2004.
Boldt teaches you how to proactively take control of your career by setting your feet in the direction you’ve always wanted to go. Life then becomes a mission, not a burden; a contribution, not a cage of unmet dreams.
How to Get Any Job with Any Major. Donald Asher, Ten Speed Press, 2004.
Contains step-by-step guidance on how to discover your passion while getting the preparation you really need.
Industries & Careers for Undergrads. WetFeet Insider Guide, 2004.
This Insider Guide profiles a host of industries and careers that hire recent graduates to fill their ranks. It’s the perfect place to start researching your future career.
Invest Yourself. Susan G. Andug, Commission on Voluntary Service and Action, 2003. Provides comprehensive information about thousands of non-governmental volunteer opportunities throughout North America and the rest of the world, including full and part-time, long and short-term commitments.
Major in Success. Patrick Combs, Ten Speed Press, 2003.
Includes the best web sites for student success; the easiest and most immediate way to discover your passions; six big fears that hold students back, and five strategies for courage; 100+ cool job ideas and how to get started on each of them.
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007. U.S. Department of Labor, JIST Works, 2006.
Accurate and up-to-date descriptions for all major jobs. The most useful source of information on jobs and salaries anywhere.
O'Net Dictionary of Occupational Titles. J. Michael Farr and Lurence Shatkin, JIST Works, Inc., 2004.
The definitive printed reference on occupational information. Includes descriptions for almost 1,100 jobs, covering nearly 100 percent of the U.S. workforce. Includes information on earnings, education, tasks, skills, related jobs and more.
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., JIST Works, 2002.
Essential information for anyone trying to choose a college major and career! Quick information on related jobs, earnings, typical college courses, and skills and knowledge needed.
Salaries of Scientists, Engineers & Technicians. Nathan E. Bill, Nicole M. DiFabio, Lisa M. Frehill, Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, 2007.
A summary of salary surveys.
Unplanned Career, The. Kathleen Mitchell, Chronicle Books, 2003.
Get ready to explore career options that you may have never thought possible. This interactive journal lets you direct your own career and reflect on things that matter to you.
Welcome to the Real World. Stacy Kravetz, W.W. Norton & Company, 2004.
The college graduate’s guide to tackling the job market, stretching your dollars, outsmarting car dealers, landing an apartment, investing your money, and more.
Welcome to Your Financial Life. Viginia B. Morris and Kenneth M. Morris, Lightbulb Press, 2005.
What Color is Your Parachute? Richard Bolles, Ten Speed Press, 2005.
A practical manual for job hunters and career changers. Discusses topics such as: job-hunting, choosing or changing a career, securing and conducting an interview, as well as references for more information.
Whoa, My Boss Is Naked! Jake Greene. Currency Doubleday, 2008.
The book covers all the essentials of the business experience from overcoming post graduation indecision to navigating the puzzling protocols of office politics. It is the perfect reference for seniors and recent graduates to turn to for motivation in the midst of their job searches.
Work with Passion – How to Do What you Love for a Living. Nancy Abderson, New World Library, 2004.
Learn to trust and follow your career instincts; clarify your objectives and recognize opportunities.








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