Career Information and Resources
Includes resources and advice on finding the right career for you, finding job listings and submitting applications and resumes.
PRINTABLE GUIDES & HANDOUTS:
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Many of these sites include career advice, tips on applying for jobs and interviewing, in addition to any job listings.
- America's Career InfoNet, part of CareerOneStop, provides job seekers with career information and business and economic developers access to labor market information, business services, and skills competency information.
- America's Service Locator,another section of CareerOneStop, provides tools to find employment and training services.
- CareerOneStop,a national Web site with links aimed at businessses, job seekers, students and professionals, sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor.
- careerbuilder.com
- The Employment Guide
- Jobseekers Advice
- Louisiana.gov, Jobs and Employment
- Louisiana Works, Department of Labor
- monster.com
- Occupational Outlook Handbook. Provides career-related information,such as training and education needed for various jobs, job search tips, job market information for each state, and more....
- o*net OnLine: Occupational Information Network. "Making occupational information interactive and accessible for all..."
- Quintessential Careers. This site has been running for 10 years, a "leader in career and job search advice."
- True Careers, offers various search options, resume posting, and other resources.
- USAJOBS, the official job site of the United States Federal Government.
BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY:
Browse our Career Books Collection, in the LRC (C119), for numerous books on careers, covering topics from general advice to finding jobs in specific fields, like education, law enforcement, government & military, etc.
Resumes & Cover Letters
- Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads, 2nd edition.
Call number: HF 5383 .K867 2006.Located in C119, in the Career Books Collection. - The Career Change Resume.
Call number: HF 5383 .I78 2003. - Electronic Resumes & Online Networking, 2nd edition.
Call number: HF 5383 .S634 2000. - Gallery of Best Resumes, 2nd edition.
Call number: HF 5383 .N62 2000. - Successful Resumes Made E-Z, 2nd edition, expanded and updated.
Call number: HF 5383 .N53 2002. - Same-Day Resume: Write an Effective Resume in an Hour.
Call number: HF 5383 .F322 2004. - 15-Minute Cover Letter: Write an Effective Cover Letter Right Now.
Call number: HF 5383 .F315 2005. - Dynamic Cover Letters for New Graduates.
Call number: HF 5383 .H278 1998. - National Business Employment Weekly Cover Letters, 3rd edition.
Call number: HF 5383 .B434 1999. - The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book, 3rd edition.
Call number: HF 5383 .F32 2005. Located in C119, in the Career Books Collection.
Career Advice & Guidance
- The Big Book of Jobs, 2005-2006 edition.
Call number: HF 5382.5 .U5 B54 2005. Located in C119, in the Career Books Collection. - New Guide for Occupational Exploration, Linking Interest, Learning, and Careers, 4th edition.
Call number: HF 5382.5 .U5 F37 2006. Located in C119, in the Career Books Collection. - Why Should I Hire You? Turn Interview Questions into Job Offers, 2nd edition.
Call number: HF 5383 .F377 1999.