Researching Careers - WR 300 - Workplace and Technical Writing, Dr. Soderlund

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Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition, 5-Volume Set by Ferguson Publishing
Call Number: HF5381 .E52 2015 (3rd floor)
ISBN: 9780816085033
Publication Date: 2015
Provides detailed facts and current statistics about 120 key career fields and industries as well as more than 820 occupations, this resource presents a wealth of information about employment statistics, growing and declining industries, earnings, employment prospects, educational requirements, tips for getting a job, and much more.
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers by Laurence Shatkin
Call Number: LB2361.5 .S53 2002 (1st floor)
ISBN: 9781563708343
Publication Date: 2002
A guide linking over one-hundred college majors to over two-hundred careers with a short synopsis of education and skills along with salary averages and growth potential.

Academic Search Premier (Ebsco)
Academic Search Premier is a multi-disciplinary database that provides citations and full-text for articles published in nearly 4,500 journals, including more than 3,700 peer-reviewed titles.

Career OneStop
Information on hundreds of occupations, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations. A project of the Department of Labor.
Harvard Business Review | Career Planning
The Muse | Career Paths
Info and advice about exploring career paths, making tough career choices, and changing careers.
LinkedIn | Career Advice

Lists of careers and career categories, in case you need help thinking of a career you're interested in:

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