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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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The Big Book of Jobs. 331.702 Big
Consists of a brief "Job seeker's guide" followed by a "special edition" reprint of the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Careers in Focus: Architecture and Building. 720.23 Car
Defines the top twenty careers in architecture and building, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, and employment outlook, and includes sources of more information.
Careers in Focus: Broadcasting. 384.54 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Business. 331.7 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Chemistry. 540.23 Car
Profiles careers in chemistry, discussing the nature of the work, educational and training requirements, employment opportunities, and salary ranges, and including resources for further research.
Careers in Focus: Computers. 004.023 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Energy. 333.7 Car
Presents an overview of twenty careers field related to energy, providing information on educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, and sources of more information.
Careers in Focus: Engineering. 620 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Environment. 363.7 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Fashion. 746.9 Car
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 includessources for more information.
Careers in Focus: Financial Services. 332 Car
Profiles more than twenty careers in financial services, presenting historical overviews; job descriptions; information on educational and training requirements, advancement, earnings, work environment, outlook, and starting out; and lists of related organizations.
Careers in Focus: Internet. 004.67 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Law. 340 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Manufacturing. 670 Car
Describes twenty-one careers in manufacturing, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, and employment outlook, and including a list of sources of more information.
Careers in Focus: Mechanics. 621.8 Car
Defines the top twenty careers in mechanics, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and sources of more information.
Careers in Focus: Music. 780 Car
Examines the variety of careers that are offered within the music industry such as publishing and record companies, radio and television stations, in addition to musician, songwriter, and composer and offers suggestions on how to gain the experience and education to pursue those goals.
Careers in Focus: Nursing. 610.73 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Physicians. 610.69 Car
Describes twenty-seven occupations in the field of medicine discussing educational and personal requirements, certification and licensing, ways to explore the field while still in school, salary statistics, future employment outlook, and sources of additional information.
Careers in Focus: Public Safety. 363.1 Car
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.
Careers in Focus: Therapists. 610.69 Car
Examines careers related to various kinds of therapy, covering the basics of each job, personal and professional requirements, work environment, salary statistics, and future outlook for the field.
Careers in Focus: Travel & Hospitality. 647.94 Car
Presents a history and overview of the travel and hospitality industry along with information on a number of career opportunities including flight attendants, hotel concierges, housekeepers, tour guides, and travel agents.
DeGalan, Julie. Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors. 402.3 DeG
Outlines the skills and training needed to earn a living as a foreign language major, and discusses job opportunities, wages and working conditions, training programs, creating a resume and cover letter, and areas of advancement..
Eberts, Marjorie. Careers for Computer Buffs & Other Technological Types. 004.02 EBE
Describes dozens of jobs that involve working with computers, including positions in systems analysis, computer programming, consulting, and marketing.
Echaore-McDavid, Susan. Career Opportunities in Science. 502 Ech
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.
Field, Shelly. Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry. 796 Fie
Profiles more than seventy-five career opportunities in the sports industry, including professional athletes, sports journalism, retailing, sports medicine, coaching, and education, each with information on salaries, employment and advancement prospects, education and training, and unions and organizations.
Hole, Dorothy. Air Force and You. 358.4 Hol
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.
Hole, Dorothy. The Navy and You. 359.002 Hol
Discusses navy life in detail and lists the advantages and disadvantages to consider before joining this branch of the armed forces.
Hole, Dorothy. Coast Guard and You. 359.9 Hol
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.
Hole, Dorothy. Marines and You. 359.9 Hol
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.
Hurwitz, Sue. Careers inside the World of Government. 350 Hur
Describes the careers that can be found in the Federal government, the military, state governments, and local governments
Nelson, John Oliver. Opportunities in Religious Service Careers. 230 Nel
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.
Petley, Julian. Advertising: Technology, People, Process. 659.1 Pet
Describes an advertising campaign from planning to completion, and profiles, various jobs in advertising, such as account executive, director, media planner, and production assistance.
Ritzenthaler, Carol L. Teen Guide to Getting Started in the Arts. 700.23 Rit
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.
Roza, Greg. Choosing a Career in the Military. 355 Roz
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.
Santamaria, Peggy. Careers inside the World of the Trades. 331.7 San
Careers in carpentry, electrical trades, metalworking, automotive trades, transportation, and plumbing are discussed.
Seelye, H. Ned. Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other Multilingual Types. 402.3 See
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.
Wilkinson, Beth. Careers inside the World of Health Care. 362.102 Wil Describes the many careers in the health care field and gives suggestions as to how to get into the field.
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Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. Ref 331.702 Enc
Presents alphabetized profiles of over seven hundred careers and more than ninety career fields; guidance on choosing a career and finding and applying for jobs; a directory of internships, apprenticeships, and training programs; and a list of career resources for people with disabilities; and includes six indexes
Free And Inexpensive Career Materials: A Resource Directory. REF 016.3317 Fre
List alphabetically arranged contact information for and brief descriptions of more than 660 organizations and associations that provide career information for free or less than ten dollars; also includes a list of career-related websites.
Occupational Outlook Handbook. REF 371.42 Un3
Lists educational and training requirements, employment outlook, earnings, working conditions, and places of employment for over 700 occupations.
Revised by Mr. Andrusyk January 28, 2010.
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