Last updated March 22, 2005

Vocational Guidance and Occupational Statistics | Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews
Digital Videos | Job Hunting - Print Resources | Job Hunting - Online Resources

Vocational Guidance and Occupational Statistics

Vocational Guidance

What color is your parachute: a practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers Ref HF 5382.7 .B64 2005

Covers all aspects of job hunting, including how to choose a career that appeals to you personally and utilizes your strong points, how to research jobs, and how to prepare yourself and your credentials. Supplemented by the partially free website www.jobhuntersbible.com

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Best Jobs for the 21st Century Ref HF 5381.15 F37 2001

Explore career options with lists of jobs with the best pay, fastest growth or most openings.

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The Encyclopedia of Career Change and Work Issues Ref HF 5381 .E516 1992

Information related to career changes, transitions and issues found in the workplace.

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Occupational Statistics

Occupational Outlook Handbook HF 5382.5 .U5 O23 (Most recent edition held at Reference Desk)

Also available online at http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Occupational trends : what's hot in Ohio OHIO DOCS OJB 1.2:OC15.2002 (Lower Level)

An overview of positions and industries with the most openings in Ohio. This document is also available online at Ohio Job and Family Services (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Ohio Labor Market Projections

From Ohio Job and Family Services, this site contains short-term and long-term employment projections for a variety of industries.

Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews

These books will help you develop your resume and cover letter and offer advice for job interviews. They include sample resumes, cover letters and common interview questions as well as advice for individualizing your information.

How to say it in your job search Ref HF 5383 .K364 2002 (Held at Reference Desk)

Advice for finding appropriate words to use in all aspects of your job search, from writing your resume to salary negotiations.

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The Resume Kit Electronic Book available through NetLibrary*

Sample resumes in chronological and functional formats along with advice for determining the best format to use for your resume.

The Perfect Cover Letter HF5383 .B325 1989

Covers the necessary elements of cover letters, how to make your cover letter stand out and the mistakes to avoid when preparing your cover letter.
Also available as an electronic book through NetLibrary*

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Cover Letters that Knock 'Em Dead Ref HF5383 .Y378 1995 (Held at Reference Desk)

Find the format and words to help your cover letter stand out from the crowd.

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Job interview tips for people with not-so-hot backgrounds HF 5549.5.I6 K722 2004

Advice for job seekers with firings, poor grades or problems that can send red flags to potential employers. Do you mention these problems in an interview? When and how?

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The Interview Kit Ref HF 5549.5.I6 B387 2000

Great answers to 500 tough interview questions and how to prepare for the interview before you walk in the door.

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Help! My Job interview is tomorrow!: how to use the library to research an employer Ref HF 5381 .T26 1991

Find the resources in the library that will help you learn all you can about the company before you show up for an intervew.

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*To access books available through NetLibrary from off campus, use this link: Off-campus access and log on with your library barcode. Once you have logged in, you can search for items by title, author, keywords or full text. If you want to set up a list of books, you may create a free account. You may also use that account to access NetLibrary directly from off campus using www.netlibrary.com.

Digital Video

Access to digital video resources is available through the OhioLINK Digital Media Center. The items below can be viewed from any computer with an internet connection and RealPlayer, available free from http://www.real.com/. If you are on a computer that is not on the YSU network, you will need to log in with your library barcode before you can view the videos. To view a video, select the "View or download video" link below. To download the video, right-click (or control-click on Macs) and select "save target as". Choose a location on your computer to which you want to save the video and click the save button. If you need assistance in accessing the videos, see the Digital Media Center FAQ.

Career Evaluation

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How to relate your interests, skills

Interviewing for a job

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Tips for job interviews.

Finding a job

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Tips for locating job openings.

Succeeding on the job

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Working well in your new job.

10 Basics of business etiquette

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Overview of professional etiquette in various situations, including job interviews.

Job Hunting Resources

Print Resources

The Almanac of American Employers Ref HF 5382.75.U6 A45 (Held at Reference Desk)

A gudie to fast growing major corporations.
Also available online from EbscoHost: On-Campus access and Off-Campus Access

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Plunkett's Employers' Internet Sites with Careers Information Ref HF 5382.75.U6 P487

Locate the employment sections of companies' websites quickly and easily.
Also available online through Ebscohost. On Campus access Off-Campus access

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Job Seeker's Guide to Public and Private Companies Ref HF 5382.75.U6 J634

Profiles of more than 17,000 U.S. companies.

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Weddle's Recruiter's Guide to Employment Web Sites Ref HF 5549.5.R44 W43 2001

Site profiles for 350 employment web sites, many for specific occupations and locations.

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Online Resources

YSU Career and Counseling Services

YSU Career Services offers information and advice for your career, from choosing a major to interviewing for jobs. Visit their website to find out more about the services they offer to students and alumni.

Top 500 Entry-Level Employers from CollegeGrad.com

A listing of the 500 employers expected to fill the most entry-level positions for 2005.

The Riley Guide to Job Resources on the Internet

A site developed to help guide you through the numerous job sites available online. Information about job listings, salary information, resumes and cover letters is included.

Jobs and Work from the Librarian's Index to the Internet

This page from the Librarian's Index to the Internet provides links to information about work-related issues, job listing sites and other online resources.

Job Hunt.org

Job listings available by state and profession along with general job hunting advice to help you as you search.

Last updated March 22, 2005