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Career Books at Immaculate Conception High School
The following materials are available for check out in the Library Media Center. All reference materials must remain in the LMC.
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001.51 WEI
Weinstein, Bob. Breaking Into Communications. 1984.
Describes how to find out whether you are a "communications person" in outlook and temperment and how to find a job matching your interests and abilities.
001.64 WEI
Weintraub, Joseph. Exploring Careers In The Computer Field. 1983.
Contains career profiles of computer consultants, college instructors, systems manager, junior programmer, computer salesman, and provides an overview of the field.
004.02 EBE
Eberts, Marjorie. Careers for Computer Buffs & other Technological Types. 1994.
Describes dozens of jobs that involve working with computers, including positions in systems analysis, computer programming, consulting, and marketing.
004.023 Car
Careers in Focus: Computers. 2nd ed. c1999.
Defines the top twenty-five careers in the computer field in terms of the nature of work, educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement opportunities, salary figures, employment outlook, conditions of work, and sources of more information.
004.023 KAP
Kaplan, Andrew. Careers for Computer Buffs. 1991.
Interviews with fourteen people who work in careers of interest to young people who like computers.
004.023 LUN
Lund, Bill. A Career in-- Computers. 1996.
A guide to programming, drafting, data-entry, and other computer-related careers.
004.67 Car
Careers in Focus: Internet. 2001.
Defines the top seventeen careers in the Internet field in terms of the nature of the work, educational and training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook; and includes sources of more information.
150.69 SUP
Super, Donald E. (Donald Edwin), 1910-. Opportunities in Psychology Careers Today. 3d ed. 1976.
230 Nel
Nelson, John Oliver, 1909-. Opportunities in Religious Service Careers. Rev. ed. 1998.
Provides an overview of religious service careers, including congregational leader, chaplain, religion teacher, missionary worker, religious education and music leader, and religious administration and social worker; discusses the call to service, and educational requirements; and includes a list of contacts.
331.7 Car
Careers in Focus: Business. 2000.
Presents twenty-two promising careers in the field of business, discussing job duties, educational and personal requirements, certification and liscensing, salary, ways to explore the career while still in school, future outlook, and additional sources of information.
331.7 Ped
Pediatric Therapy: A Career in Demand.
331.7 San
Santamaria, Peggy. Careers inside the World of the Trades. 1st ed. 1995.
Careers in carpentry, electrical trades, metalworking, automotive trades, transportation, and plumbing are discussed.
332.6 Oto
O'Toole, Edward T. Opportunities in the Securities Industry. 1981.
Provides a definition of the field and discusses modern securities firms. Tells how to get started and discusses employment outlook and opportunities.
333.7 WOO
Woodburn, John H. Opportunities in Energy Careers. 1979.
Provides an overview of the field and discusses careers in the oil industry, the coal industry, the solar energy industry, and the nuclear power industry.
340 Car
Careers in Focus: Law. 2001.
Defines the top twenty careers in law in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, and working conditions; and includes more sources of information.
350 Hur
Hurwitz, Sue. Careers inside the World of Government. 1st ed. 1995.
355 Roz
Roza, Greg. Choosing a Career in the Military. 1st ed. 2001.
Introduces you to the world of the military. A military career can give you the opportunity to travel, meet interesting people, and help you prepare for what you want to do in life.
358.4 Hol
Hole, Dorothy. Air Force and You. 1st ed. 1993.
Discusses life in the United States Air Force, how to join this branch of the armed forces, and how to prepare for a future career while still serving.
359.002 Hol
Hole, Dorothy. The Navy and You. 1st ed. 1993.
Discusses navy life in detail and lists the advantages and disadvantages to consider before joining this branch of the armed forces.
359.9 Hol
Hole, Dorothy. Coast Guard and You. 1st ed. 1993.
Discusses life in the United States Coast Guard, how to join this branch of the armed forces, and how to decide if serving is the right career choice for you.
359.9 Hol
Hole, Dorothy. Marines and You. 1st ed. 1993.
Discusses life in the Unites States Marines, how to join this branch of the armed forces, and how to prepare for a future career while still serving.
362.102 Wil
Wilkinson, Beth. Careers inside the World of Health Care. 1st edition. 1995.
363.1 Car
Careers in Focus: Public Safety. 2001.
Contains descriptions of nineteen public safety occupations, each with information on the job duties, training and education requirements, salary ranges, advancement opportunities, and outlook; and includes suggestions for gaining experience and landing a job, as well as an overview of typical places of employment.
363.7 Car
Careers in Focus: Environment. 2nd ed. c1999.
Contains descriptions of over twenty different types of environmental jobs, each with an overview and information about requirements, employers, entry and advancement, earnings, work environment, and outlook. Includes addresses for related organizations.
380.52 MIL
Milne, Robert Scott. Opportunities in Travel Careers. 1996.
Discusses opportunities in tourism, transportation, accommodations, travel agencies, public relations, and travel writing.
384.54 Car
Careers In Focus: Broacasting. 2001.
Presents 20 careers in the field of broadcasting describing the nature of the work, educational and training requirements, ways to get into the field, advancement, salary, working conditions, and future outlook; and includes sources for more information.
402.3 Cam
Camenson, Blythe. Careers in Foreign Languages. 2001.
402.3 DeG
DeGalan, Julie. Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors. 2nd ed. 2001.
402.3 See
Seelye, H. Ned. Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other Multilingual Types. 2nd ed. 2001.
Discusses various career opportunities for those interested in other languages and customs in the fields of education, languages, commerce, libraries, human services, journalism, entertainment, health care, travel, and government.
502 Ech
Echaore-McDavid, Susan. Career Opportunities in Science. 2003.
Profiles more than eighty careers in thirteen areas of science including biology, computer science, food science, and medicine, covering job duties and environment, salary, advancement prospects, education and training requirements, entry tips, and other related topics.
610.69 Car
Careers in Focus: Physicians. 2000.
Describes twenty-seven occupations in the field of medicine discussing educational and personal requirements, certification and liscensing, ways to explore the field while still in school, salary statistics, future employment outlook, and sources of additional information.
610.73 Car
Careers In Focus: Nursing. 2001.
Contains descriptions of twenty-four nursing occupations, each with information on the job duties, training and education requirements, salary ranges, advancement opportunities, and outlook; and includes suggestions for gaining experience and landing a job, as well as an overview of typical places of employment.
613.7 McD
McDaniels, Pellam. So You Want to Be a "Pro"? 1999.
Presents the struggles, failures, and successes of people of different backgrounds who aspired to be professional athletes and suggests ways to lay the foundation for a sports career.
620 Car
Careers In Focus: Engineering. 1999.
Explores the top twenty-one careers in engineering in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, and sources of more information.
650 McK
McKay, Robert. Opportunities in Your Own Service Business. 1985.
An overview of personal service companies that discusses the characteristics needed, financial considerations, and advertising.
658.8 HAA
Haas, Kenneth Brooks. Opportunities in Sales and Marketing. 1980.
Discusses the personal qualities for success in sales careers, educational requirements and employment opportunities in retailing and industrial sales.
659.1 GEA
Gearhart, Susan Wood. Opportunities in Modeling Careers. 1984.
Discusses qualifications for modeling, breaking into the field, opportunities, and career paths after modeling.
659.1 Pet
Petley, Julian. Advertising: Technology, People, Process. 2004.
Describes an advertising campaign from planning to completion, and profiles, various jobs in advertising, such as account executive, director, media planner, and production assistance.
659.1023 Kat
Katz, Judith A. The Ad Game: A Complete Guide to Careers in Advertising, Marketing, and Related Areas. 1st ed. 1984.
Includes descriptions of jobs in advertising. Includes career profiles and a section on finding a job.
700.23 Rit
Ritzenthaler, Carol L., 1952-. Teen Guide to Getting Started in the Arts. 2002.
Decribes for teens what they should do to prepare for a career as an actor, architect, artist, dancer, singer or musician, photographer, or a writer.
746.9 Car
Careers in Focus: Fashion. c2001.
Defines eighteen careers in the field of fashion discussing job duties, education and training requirements, ways to get started, advancement, salary figures, working conditions, and future outlook; and includes sources for more information.
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REFERENCE
REF 331.7 Enc
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. 10th ed. 1997.
A four volume set that contains career information, including one volume with summaries on different industries and three volumes with profiles on a variety of jobs.
REF 371.42 Un3
Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Lists educational and training requirements, employment outlook, earnings, working conditions, and places of employment for over 700 occupations.
REF 650.14 Res
Resumes for High School Graduates. 2nd ed. c1999.
AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS
VC 331.7 Adv
Adventures In Manufacturing. [videocassette]
This fascinating trio offers students and teachers alike new perspective on the exciting world of manufacturing while opening up new possibilities for career decisions.
VC 371.425 Des
The Design Schools: Your Future In Art/Your Future In Fashion. [videocassette]
VC 620 Dis
Discover Engineering: Engineers Turning Ideas into Reality. [videocassette] 2001.
This program takes a look at the careers of a variety of engineers and what to to to get into the field.
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