Career Library

  1. Self-Assessment
  2. Career Exploration
  3. Gaining Experience
  4. The Job Search
  5. Directories and Guides
  6. Continuing Education

  1. Self-Assessment

    1. Career Planning
      Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success:  Building Blocks for a Better Life 2005
      College Majors Handbook: with Real Career Paths and Payoffs, Second Edition, 2004
      Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot  2005
      What Color is Your Parachute?, 2009
      What Should I Do With My Life?  2002
      Careers and the Study of Political Science  2003
    2. General
      Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition


  2. Career Exploration

    1. Arts (Fine and Applied)
      Acting Make it Your Business 2008
      An Actor’s Business 2004
      Art That Pays 2004
      New York Film Academy 2004/2005
    2. Business (General)
      Building a Career in Compliance and Ethics: Find your place in the business world’s hottest new field 2007
      Great Jobs for Business Majors 2008
      Great Jobs for Economics Majors 2000
      Sales Careers 2003
    3. Communications
      Writing 2008
    4. Education
      101 Career Alternative for Teachers ‘02
    5. Engineering/Mathematics/Technology
    6. Environment
      Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors 2008
    7. General
    8. Government/Law
      The Book of U.S. Government Jobs 2008
      United States Marine Corps Concepts & Programs 2007
    9. Health Care
    10. Humanities
      Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors 2008
      Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors 2008
      Life Entrepreneurs 2008
    11. International
      National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, Fellowships for Latino Students 03/04
    12. Non-Profit
    13. Sciences
      Career Opportunities in Forensic Science 2008
    14. Social Sciences
    15. Sports/Fitness/Leisure
    16. Travel/Tourism/Hospitality
      Opportunities in Transportation Careers 2007


  3. Gaining Experience

    1. Internships
      Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures, The 2005
      The Best 109 Internships 9th Edition (The Princeton Review) ‘03
      Big Green Internship Book 2007
      Field Work Savvy ‘03
      For the Common Good: Internships with Community and Social Service Agencies 2007
      Guide to Internet Job Searching 2002-2003 Edition
      The Congressional Internship Book 207-2009
      The History Internship Book 2009
      The Human Rights Internship Book 2008
      The Internship Bible 10th Edition ‘05
      Internship Success ‘97
      Internships with America’s Advertising Agencies 2007
      Internships With America’s Top Companies 2007
      Internships in International Affairs 2008
      The Internship Series – Mid Atlantic Edition Volume 1 ‘05
      The Internship Series – Mid Atlantic Edition Volume 2 ‘05
      The Media Internship Book 2007
      The Music & Entertainment Industry Internship Guide, 10th Edition-Spring 2001
      National Directory of Arts Internships 2005, 10th Edition
      Resort Internship and Seasonal Employment Guide 2009
      The Sports Internship Book 2008
      The Student’s Guide to Alaska Employment ‘97
      The Student’s Guide to Atlanta Internships & Part-Time Jobs, ‘00
      The Student’s Guide to Boston Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Chicago Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Denver Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Florida Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘00
      The Student’s Guide to International Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Legal Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘96
      The Student’s Guide to New Jersey Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘00
      The Student’s Guide to New York Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘98
      The Student’s Guide to North Carolina Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘98
      The Student’s Guide to Northern California Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Ohio Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Philadelphia Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Seattle Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘00
      The Student’s Guide to Southern California Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘99
      The Student’s Guide to Texas Internships & Part-Time Jobs ‘00
      Washington D.C. Summer Housing Guide
      Washington Internships in Law and Policy 2007
      The Women’s Rights Internship Book 2008
    2. Volunteer
      Summer Jobs
      1. Camp
      2. Entertainment
      3. General Connections 2000
        Connections 2003
        Invest Yourself 2003
      4. International Overseas Summer Jobs 1999 '99
        Peace Corps The Great Adventure 1999
        So You Want to Join The Peace Corps 2000
      5. Local
    3. Work Study Abroad
      Peterson’s Study Abroad 2003
      Summer Jobs Abroad 200


  4. The Job Search

    1. Resume Writing and Cover Letters
      Best Resume 2006
      Dynamic Cover Letters – Revised Edition 2001
      The Federal Resume Guidebook ’99
      15-Minute Cover Letter2005
      Perfect Resume 2004
      Resume Magic Second Edition 2003
      Tips on Assembling a Resume Tape for a Broadcasting Career
      How to Write a Winning Personal Statement 1997
      Best Resumes for College Students and Recent Graduates 2006
    2. Portfolios
    3. Handicapped/Disabled
    4. Job Search Methods
      Career Warfare: 10 Rules for Building a Successful Personal Brand and Fighting to Keep It ‘04
      How to Get Any Job with Any Major 2004
      Major in Success ‘00
      Make it Happen - Career Continuation: Make it a Snapp’02
      Make it Happen - Manage Your Own Career: Make it a Snapp’02
      Vault Guide to Schmoozing, 3rd Edition, 2002
    5. Interviewing
      201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview 2002
      Best Answers to Tough Interview Questions '00
      Ditch the Flip-Flops: Ace Your Job Interview Fresh Out of College ‘07
      High-Impact Interview Questions ‘06
      Interview Magic 2005 (2)
      Knock “Em Dead 2003
    6. Job Searching Using Technology
      Job-Hunting Online5th Edition 2008
      About.com – Guide to Job Searching 2006
    7. Business Etiquette
      Business Etiquette for Dummies, 2001


  5. Directories and Guides

    1. Arts (Fine and Applied)
      U.S. Directory of Entertainment Employers 2004
    2. Business
      The Directory of Business Information Resources 2008, Fifteenth Edition
      Hoover’s Handbook of American Business 1999—(2009 coming in Dec)
      Sales Careers The Ultimate Guide 2003
    3. Communications
      Burrelle’s Media Directory PA 2003
    4. Education
      AAEE 2007 Job Hunter’s Guide Job fairs for educators
      (The Comparative Guide to) American Elementary & Secondary Schools, 2008 5th Edition
      Directory of Public School Systems in the United States, 2004-2005
      Educators Resource Directory 2007/2008, Seventh Edition
      Patterson’s American Education, 2005
      Patterson’s Elementary Education, 2005
      Private Independent Schools 2008, the 61st Annual Addition
      Requirements for Certification, Sixty-eighth Edition, 2003-2004
      U.N.I. Overseas Fact Sheet Book: Overseas Placement Services for Educators 2006
      Center for Montessori Teacher Education 07/08
    5. Engineering/Mathematics/Technology
    6. Environment
    7. General
      American Access to Information Guide 2000
      America’s Top-Rated Cities Volume 1: Southeast Region, Twelfth Edition 2008
      America’s Top-Rated Cities Volume 2: Western Region, Twelfth Edition 2008
      America’s Top-Rated Cities Volume 3: Central Region, Twelfth Edition 2008
      America’s Top-Rated Cities Volume 4: Eastern Region, Fifteenth Edition 2008
      Best Entry-Level Jobs 2008 Edition
      Connections Pittsburgh Region ’03 Edition
      Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009
      Jobs Almanac 9th Edition, 2006
      National Jobbank 1998, The
      National Trade and Professional Associates of the United States 2002
      Peterson’s Top 2,500 Employers 2000
      Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists 2008
      Rand McNally The Road Atlas & Travel Guide ‘06
      Sports Market Place Directory 2008
      World Chamber of Commerce Directory 2007
    8. Government/Law
      Call to Serve Toolkit 2007
      Making the Difference 2007
    9. Handicapped/Disabled
    10. Health Care
      Health Care Careers Director 2008-2009
    11. Humanities
    12. International
      Alternative Travel Directory 2002
      Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries Volume 1 ’99
      Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries Volume 2 ’99
      Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries Volume 3 ’99
      Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States ‘98
      International Job Finder: Where the Jobs Are Worldwide 2002
      So, You Want to Join the Peace Corps...Wbat to Know Before You Go 2000
    13. Minority
      Pathways to Career Success for Minorities 2000
    14. Non-Profit
    15. Sciences
      Landing Your First Job: A Guide fro Physics Students 2002
    16. Social Sciences
    17. Sports/ Fitness/Leisure
      Sports Market Place Directory 1999
    18. Travel/Tourism/Hospitality
    19. Salary Information
      NACE Salary Survey


  6. Continuing Education

    1. Graduate School/Directories
      Peterson’s Guide to Graduate and Professional Programs
      Book 1: An Overview 2008
      Book 2: In Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences 2008
      Book 3: In Biological Sciences 2008
      Book 4: In Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Environment, & Natural Resources 2008
      Book 5: In Engineering and Applied Sciences 2008
      Book 6: In Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law, and Social Work 2008
    2. Graduate School/General
      Guide to Selecting and Applying to Master of Social Work Program ‘99
      Guide to Undergraduate and Graduate Education in Urbanand Regional Planning 2000 Edition
      Graduate Admissions Essays – Write Your Way Into the Graduate School of Your Choice ‘00
      Graduate Training in Museum Studies ‘01
      Graduate Study in Psychology 2009
    3. GRE
      1. GRE Information and Registration Bulletins
      2. GRE General and Subject Practice Tests
      Arco’s Master the GRE 2006
      Kaplan GRE Premeir Program 2008 Edition
    4. Business
      1. Directories
      Directory of Graduate Programs in Human Resource Management ‘00
      MBA Programs 2003
      2. Admissions Advise
      3. GMAT Information and Registration Bulletins
      4. GMAT Test Guides and Practice Tests
      Arco’s/Peterson’s Master the GMAT 2006
      Kaplan GMAT Premier Program 2008 Edition
    5. CLEP
      CLEP SUCCESS 9th Edition 2007
    6. Law
      1. Directory
      Law Schools 2003
      2. Admissions Advice
      3. LSAT Registration & Information Book
      4. LSAT Test Guides and Practice Tests
      Arco’s The Master Series LSAT 2006
      The Princeton Review Cracking the LSAT 2008 Edition
    7. Medical
      1. Directory
      U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools ‘98
      2. Admissions Advice
      3. MCAT Registration Materials
      4. MCAT Test Guides and Practice Tests
      Kaplan MCAT Premier Program 2007-2008 Edition
    8. Pharmancy
      Kaplan PCAT 2008-2009 Edition
      Master the PCAT 9th Edition 2006-2007
    9. TOEFL & TESOL
      1. TOEFL Information Bulletins and Registration Forms
      2. TOEFL Test Guides and Practice Tests
      Directories of Professional Preparation Programs in TESOL in the United States and Canada 1999-2000 ‘98
      Kaplan TOEFL iBT with CD_ROM 2008-2008 Edition
    10. Graduate School Rankings
    11. Graduate School Scholarships
    12. Undergraduate
      Four-Year Colleges 2004
    13. MAT
      Kaplan MAT Miller Analogies Test 2007-2007 Edition
      Peterson’s Master the Miller Analogies Test 2003
      Master the Miller Analogies Test 18th Edition ‘03