Researching Career Choices
In a perfect world the career you pursue will give you purpose. To help you find a career that will give you that purpose you will want to conduct research. There are many outlets of information when researching a career -- magazine & journal articles; encyclopedias; directories; job advertisements; and much more.
Library Databases
Use the library's database subscriptions to research your career selection.
- For example: if you are interested in the outlook for graduates with an accounting degree--use EBSCO's Business Source Complete or the ProQuest Accounting & Tax databases. Try typing in a search such as accountants and demand. Talk to a librarian if you need help getting started.
Catalog Search
Search the Library Catalog for books, ebooks, and DVDs.
Government Sources
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Occupational Outlook HandbookThe U.S. Department of Labor's OOH is published each year. This directory profiles many jobs for a variety of elements, including career outlook, salary range, and skills needed.
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O*Net OnlineThis database of occupations can be searched by skill-set, interests, work experience, and education. O*Net also has a special database for Veterans to help chart how to use specialized military skills after service has ended.
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CareerOneStopTake a Skills Assessment at CareerOneStop, or use the Skills Profiler to create a list of your skills and match them to job types that use those skills.
Books in the library
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The Genius Habit by Publication Date: 2019 -
HBR Guide to Your Professional Growth by Call Number: 650.1 H431 2019 -
The Successful Career Toolkit by Publication Date: 2019 -
What Color Is Your Parachute? by Call Number: 331.12 B691w 2018
