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Vocations and Careers Collection provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers current and applicable content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

Career Books

What color is your parachute? 2014 [electronic resource] : a practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers by Richard N. Bolles
ISBN: 1607743647
Publication Date: 2013
Parachute' What do you most love to do? Where do you most love to do it? How do you find such a job and persuade those employers to hire you? Career and business guru Richard ("Dick) "N. Bolles, who coined the terms "informational interview "and "transferable skills, "demystifies the entire job-search process, from resumes, interviewing, networking, salary negotiation, career coaches, how to start your own business, and more. Recent grads, workers laid-off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change will all benefit from the support, encouragement, and nuts-and-bolts guidance -- What Color Is Your Parachute What other readers and reviewers are saying about -- --Alison Doyle, About.com Guide "If you go into the bookstore and find the section on jobs, careers, or networking--the reason that section even exists is because of Dick Bolles. "--G. L. Hoffman, JobDig "This book brought me back to life, caused me to rethink everything about myself and revived my passion for me to be my best self. "--Simi Kaila Are you ready to dust off your motivation, land a job, and live your best life?
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2017 by Richard N. Bolles
Call Number: 650.14 B6919w 2017 from Emmetsburg
ISBN: 9780399578212
Publication Date: 2016-08-16
"The world's most popular job-search book is updated for 2017 to tailor its long-trusted guidance with up-to-the-minute information and advice for today's job-hunters and career-changers,"
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2020-2021 by Bureau of Labor Statistics (Editor)
Call Number: HD8051 .A62 2019 from Emmetsburg and Estherville
ISBN: 9781641433945
Publication Date: 2019-12-11
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is the premier, nationally recognized source for career information. Especially designed to provide valuable up-to-date information, the Handbook is great for all individuals making decisions about their future including students about to graduate from high school or college, recent graduates, individuals returning to the workforce after an absence, or anyone looking for a career change. It has been used by millions since the 1940s. The 2020-2021 OOH reflects employment projections for the 2018-2028 decade. It includes information on the fastest-growing occupations, number of new jobs, and a summary of the highest-paying occupations. This Handbook contains numerous occupations profiles and includes information on: -Duties required by the occupation -Work Environment -Education and training needed -Median pay -Important qualities for the job -Licenses, certification, and registrations needed -Contact information to learn more about the occupation -Job outlook Special features include: -Assumptions and methods used in preparing employment projections -A comprehensive appendix summarizing the occupations -Data for occupations not covered in detail -Employment projections -Glossary of terms used throughout the book -Occupational information network coverage; and a detailed index

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Aerospace Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Aerospace Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Agricultural and Food Scientists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Agricultural and Food Scientists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Agricultural Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Agricultural Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Atmospheric Scientists, Including Meteorologists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Atmospheric Scientists, Including Meteorologists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Biochemists and Biophysicists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Biological Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Biological Technicians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Biomedical Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Biomedical Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Chemical Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Chemical Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Chemical Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Accountants and Auditors with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Chemists and Materials Scientists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Chemists and Materials Scientists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Civil Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Civil Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Conservation Scientists and Foresters
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Conservation Scientists and Foresters with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Dentists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Dentists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Dietitians and Nutritionists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Electrical and Electronics Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Electro-mechanical Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Electro-mechanical Technicians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Environmental Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Environmental Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Environmental Scientists and Specialists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Epidemiologists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Epidemiologists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Forensic Science Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Forensic Science Technicians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Geoscientists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Geoscientists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Health and Safety Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Health and Safety Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Health Educators and Community Health Workers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Health Educators and Community Health Workers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
High School Teachers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of High School Teachers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Hydrologists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Hydrologists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Industrial Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Industrial Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Materials Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Materials Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Mathematicians and Statisticians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Mathematicians and Statisticians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Mechanical Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Mechanical Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Medical Scientists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Medical Scientists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Microbiologists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Microbiologists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Mining and Geological Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Mining and Geological Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Natural Sciences Managers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Natural Sciences Managers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Nuclear Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Nuclear Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Optometrists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Optometrists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Petroleum Engineers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Petroleum Engineers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Physician Assistants
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Physician Assistants with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Physicists and Astronomers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Physicists and Astronomers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Postsecondary Teachers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Post-secondary Teachers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Registered Nurses
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Registered Nurses with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Survey Researchers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Survey Researchers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Veterinarians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Veterinarians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Veterinary Technologists and Technicians with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the career of Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists with information on salary, requirements, day-to-day work, career prospects, and related topics.

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