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    The following is a sample of materials held in Anselmo Library's Collection. Use these books to begin your research. Remember reference materials cannot be taken from the library. Books with call numbers beginning with REF are located in the reference collection. Circulating books can be checked out with a Quincy College Photo ID.

    Careers

    Big Book of Jobs
    REF HF5382.U5 B53 2003

    Encyclopedia of Careers & Vocational Guidance
    REF HF5381.E52 2003

    Occupational Outlook Handbook
    REF HD5724.O26

    What Color is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters & Career Changes
    HF5383.B56 2003

    Careers in Criminal Justice
    HV8143.S845 2002

    Careers in Social Work
    HV10.5.G55 2001

    Careers in Sociology
    HM51.S8975 1999

    Health Professions: Career & Education Directory 2004-2005
    REF R487.P57

    Opportunities to Care: the Pfizer Guide to Careers in Nursing
    RT82.O66 2001

    Paralegal Career Guide
    KF320.L4 E77 2002

     

    Cover Letters and Resume Writing

    Cover Letters That Knock 'Em Dead
    REF HF5383.Y378 2001

    Resume Writing: A Comprehensive How-To-Do-It Guide
    HF5383.B57 1990

    Resume Writing Made Easy
    REF HF5383.C69 2002

    Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviewing: Setting the Stage for Success
    HF5383.E424 2000

    Resumes for Nursing Careers
    RT86.7 .R45 2007

    Resumes Made Easy
    HF5383.M32 1995

    Resumes That Knock 'Em Dead
    REF HF5383.Y38 2001

    Your Resume: Key to a Better Job
    HF5383.C68 1993

     

    Websites

    America's Job Bank
    Search for national employment opportunities primarily in the private sector. A service of the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

    America's Career InfoNet
    Find wages and employment trends, job requirements, state by state labor market conditions, employer contacts, and the "most extensive career resource library online."

    BostonWorks.com
    Search for jobs in the Boston area and beyond, post resumes, and search for upcoming career fairs and events. Read articles on resume writing, networking, interviewing and more.

    CareerVoyages.gov
    Created by the U.S. Dept of Labor and the U.S. Dep. of Education, this site "is designed to provide information on high growth, high demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs." Includes information on careers in Financial Services, Health Care, Information Technology, etc.

    College Grad Job Hunter
    Search entry level jobs for college students and recent graduates.

    Job Quest
    This site created by the Massachusetts Division of Career Services allows you to search a Job Bank for job openings throughout the state. You can also search for upcoming activities and workshops at Massachusetts' One-Stop Career Centers.

    O*Net Online
    This site created by the Occupational Information Network allows you to search for information on various occupations, and take a career test that matches your skills to occupations listed on O*Net.

    Princeton Review's Career Articles & Advice
    Articles on career planning, internships, military careers, best-entry level jobs, resumes, cover letters and more.

    Monster.com
    Post and manage your resume, search for jobs, and get advice on job-seeking and career management.