Career Information Pathfinder 2008             

Locating Career Related Information at Peninsula College College Library

There are many ways to locate career information at the PC Library.  Career information can be found in circulating books (which may be checked out of the library), e-books (which can be read online), reference books (available for in-library use only), Internet Web sites, and magazine or newspaper articles in ProQuest, an electronic periodical index offering the full-text of local and national newspapers.

 

Subject Headings

Subject headings play an important role in helping you locate books in the library. Before you can begin searching for books using the online library catalog, you need to decide how to state your question. In the case of careers, there are several subject headings that can help you get started. Here are some examples:

• Career changes          

• Job hunting    

• Resumes       

• Career education        

• Job satisfaction          

• Vocational guidance

• Career development   

• Professions    

• Vocational interests

 

Locating Books

If you are looking for books about specific careers, use the name of the career together with the subject keyword Vocational guidance. For example:

• Authorship—Vocational Guidance       

• Forestry—Vocational Guidance

• Broadcasting—Vocational Guidance   

• Health—Vocational Guidance

• College Teaching—Vocational Guidance         

• Public Relations—Vocational Guidance

 

Reference Books

The library has a collection of reference books on careers and job hunting, such as:

The encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance.   

Summer jobs abroad.

Health professions career and education directory.

O*NET dictionary of occupational titles.

Career opportunities in the music industry. 

Occupational outlook handbook.

 

Circulating Books

Many career related books (print titles) can also be checked out. E-books can be read online. The Library has 430 career-related titles, such as:

Training physicians for public health careers. 

      RA440.9 .T73 2007eb

Careers in cross-cultural perspective

      HF5381 .D37 2007eb

Cerebral palsy: a complete guide for caregiving. 

     RJ496.C4 M53 2006eb

The new American workplace.

       HD6957.U6 O86 2006

After you graduate: finding and getting work you will enjoy.

       HD6277 .R63 2006eb

All in a day's work: careers using science.

       Q149.U5 S92 2006eb

Careers in Japan.  HF5382.5.J37 C37 2006eb   

 

 

Locating Magazine and Journal Articles

ProQuest on-line database contains full-text articles from both periodicals and newspapers. There are several ways to search ProQuest. The most common are Subject, Keyword, Date, Publication Title. Searches can also be done on Company/Org, NAICS code, Product Name.

 

Internet Resources for Career Planning and Job-seekers

http://www.workforceexplorer.com/  — Washington Work Force Explorer contains “quality labor market information to help you make informed decisions.”

 

https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource/Employment.aspx — Washington WorkSource is a joint venture of organizations dedicated to addressing Washington State's employment needs, including:

  • Business
  • Labor
  • Employment Security Department
  • Workforce Development Councils
  • Community and Technical Colleges
  • Department of Social and Health Services
  • Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

http://www.jobweb.org/ — Job advice and leads for college graduates from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Includes information on how to look for jobs, job listings of major employers, tips on interviewing, and suggestions for writing effective resumes.

 

http://www.minorities-jb.com/ — Career planning for students of color.

 

http://www.black-collegian.com/ — Guidance on colleges and professional schools for minorities, including information on fellowships.

 

http://www.usnews.com/sections/education/index.html — Career information, rankings of colleges and graduate schools, and information on financial aids.

 

http://www.review.com/ — Service that helps students/parents in finding and getting into the right college, graduate school, professional school, or career. Information on testing, admissions requirements, financial aid, and career issues. Site sponsored by The Princeton Review .

 

Local and National Newspapers

You may want to refer to local newspapers for jobs in your area and national newspapers for jobs across the United States and abroad. National newspapers, such as The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, and New York Times, are excellent sources for nationally advertised positions. Publications like the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce provide local news of economic conditions, bids, RFPs, building permits issued, etc.  Newspapers may link to: http://www.careerbuilder.com/

Other Campus Resources

Career Services (Deborah Johnson, D-105 Student Services building, phone: 360-417-7987)

Career Services at Peninsula College is in a unique position to help you with your employment needs and career development. We provide help to students, alumni, and community members seeking full- or part-time employment. For employers, we also can offer free posting to our college job board and topnotch candidates for your positions.

Information and classes on job interviewing, resumé writing, and career development are available, as is a resource room with computer access for job-related activities.

 

 

 

 

For links to other resources, visit the unofficial

Peninsula College Library Biblio-Bits Blog at:

 http://pc-library.blogspot.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compiled by David Kent, Librarian          April 2008