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Text in BROWN indicates that the item is located in Hoover Library.
Dewey call numbers for books in 331.1-7

Careers
(Call number: 331.7)

  • America's career infoNet (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
    • This site is a component of CareerOneStop, an extensive federal and state-sponsored career site portal providing access to job banks, employment serivce providers, and career education.
  • Career Guide to Industries (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    • Provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information. Companion to Occupation Career Handbook.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
    • Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. Searchable. Companion to Career Guide to Industries
    Print version. (Call number: R 331.702 015)
  • O*NET OnLine (Occupational Information Network) (National O*NET Consortium)
    • Comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics. It defines and describes occupations.
  • Salary.com
    • Provides median salary for a position in an area.
  • State Occupation Outlook Handbook. Ed. David Bianco. Detroit: Gale, 1998.
    • (Call number: 331.7020973 S797)
    • Employment projections, wages, and employment for about 600 occupations in each 50 states.
  • McDaniel College Career Services
  • Career Planning (About.com)

Jobs

Maryland Jobs

Internships

Summer Jobs

  • Summer Jobs for Students. Peterson's.
  • (Call number: R331.128 S955)

Volunteering

Resume Writing

  • ResumeTutor! (University of Minnesota)
    • Interactive notebook teaching the basic techniques of writing a resume.
  • Resumes and Letters (Monster.com)
    • Advice on writing resumes with samples given.
  • Writing in the Job Search (Purdue University Writing Lab)
    • Good advice with sample letters.

Cover Letters

  • Writing Cover Letters (Monster.com)
    • Has sample cover letters, and advice on writing letters of recommendation and resignation letters.

Interview Skills