Library

The Career Resource Library houses many current job search publications and books that can be used for job search preparation, researching, or simply browsing. We are a non-lending library, so you are welcome to review our resources while in our Center. Click on any of the categories above to see a few of our resources listed by topic. Stop in the library to see our complete collection.

Career Planning/ Self-Assessment

• What is it that makes you tick?
• What are you passionate about?
• What is career planning and why is it so important to start thinking about it?

• Do What You Are - Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger
  Find your personality type and use it to help determine the perfect career for you.
• Majoring in the Rest of Your Life - Carol Carter
  Practical strategy to get you from your first semester of freshman year to your first job.
• Real People, Real Jobs
  Reflecting your interests in the world of work.
• The 3 Boxes of Life; And How to Get Out of Them - Richard N. Bolles
  Life/work planning from school to retirement.
• What Color is Your Parachute? - Richard N. Bolles
  Fun as well as practical, this classic is a must read for any recent grad or job hunter.
• Finding Your Perfect Work - Paul and Sarah Edwards
  Combine your dreams with realities and find the "perfect work" for you.
• Reality 101- Fran Kaplan
  Information for recent graduates on subjects from finding a job to setting a budget.
     
  
  

Career Exploration

• American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries - John W. Wright
  Comprehensive information on jobs, salaries, and making choices.
• The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People - Carol Eikleberry, Ph.D.
  Realistic ideas for unrealistic people.
• The College Majors Handbook - Neeta Fogg, Paul Harrington, Thomas Harrington
  Actual jobs, earning and trends for graduates.
• High Tech Careers for Low Tech People - William A. Schaffer
  How to get into a high tech career without a high tech background.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - US Department of Labor
  Accurate up-to-date descriptions for all major jobs with trend, salary, training & outlook.
• Fastest Growing Jobs - J. Michael Farr
  Information on high-paying jobs at all levels of education and training.

Internships/ Summer Work

• America's Top Internships - The Princeton Review
  Approximately 18,000 available internships with application information.
• The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures - Michael Landes
  Guide to unique short-term work in the U.S and abroad.
• Directory of International Internships - Charles A. Gliozzi
  A comprehensive guide to international internships.
• The Internship Bible - The Princeton Review
  Over 100,000 opportunities and expert advice.
• Internship Success - Marianne Ehrlich Green
  Real world, step-by-step advice on getting the most out of internships.
• National Directory of Art Internships - National Network for Artist Placement
  Over 2500 internship opportunities for art majors.

International Resources

• Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries - Uniworld Business Publications
  Contact information for American firms based in other countries around the world.
• Directory of Work and Study in Developing Countries - Toby Milner
  Info on over 400 organizations in over 10 countries.

Job Search Strategies

Often we find students throwing together a resume or preparing for a job interview at the last minute. Don't do that—we have many resources, including videos, to help ease the anxieties you may be feeling about your job search.

• 101 Great Answers To the Toughest Job Search Problems - Ollie Stevenson
  Answers and ideas for the questions and issues that arise during a job search.
• Ace the Technical Interview - Michael Rothstein
  2000 answers to tough questions.
• The Best Jobs for the 21st Century - Ronald and Caryl Rae Kranich, Ph.Ds.
  Practical guide to the best jobs for the future.
• Breakthrough Networking - Lillian Bjorseth
  Guide to networking skills and strategies for assessing your networking style.
• Choices and Challenges: Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Studies - Nancy M. Hoefflin
  Information on a variety of job search strategies.
• The College Grad Job Hunter - Brian D. Krueger, CPC
  Insider techniques and tactics for finding a top-paying, entry-level job.
• Get Hired! - Paul C. Green, Ph.D.
  Winning strategies to ace the interview.
• How to Prepare a Curriculum Vitae - Acy L. Jackson
  Step-by-step, informative ideas for creating a curriculum vitae.
• How to Work a Room - Susan RoAne
  The well-known guide to etiquette and socializing.
• The Unofficial Guide to Earning What Your Deserve - Jason Rich
  Getting the salary you want and determining salary negotiations.
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume - Susan Ireland
  Quick, easy, practical guide for resume writing.
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Cover Letter - Susan Ireland
  Simple and straightforward ideas for cover letter writing.

Videos:

• The Job Search Series
• Interviewing for Success
• How to Make a Job Fair Work for You
• A Job Winning Resume

Specific Careers

• Art and Reality - Robert Abbott
  Realistic information for art majors.
• Art Marketing 101: A Handbook for the Fine Artist - Constance Smith
  Increase your marketing savvy.
• Becoming a Graphic Designer - Steven Heller & Teresa Fernandes Guide to several careers in graphic design (magazine, web, package, etc.).
• Careers for Culture Lovers and Other Artsy Types - Marjorie Eberts
  Interesting and practical career ideas for those who love art and culture.
• Careers in Multimedia - Vivid Studios
  Comprehensive guide to the world of interactive media development.
• Careers for English Majors
  What can you do with an English major? Find great ideas in this book.
  

Videos:

• Creating Your Career in Art
• Careers in Creative Arts

• Harvard Business School Guides in Finance, Marketing, Accounting etc.
• Careers series books in Marketing, Finance and International Business

Videos:

• MIS Careers
• Careers in Finance & Accounting

• Careers in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
• Inside Jobs - Realistic Guide to Criminal Justice Careers for College Graduates

Videos:

• Careers in Hospitality Management Inside Jobs
• A Realistic Guide to Criminal Justice Careers for College Graduates
• Careers in Hospitality Management

• Careers in Multimedia - Vivid Studios
  Comprehensive guide to the world of interactive media development.
• The Changing Nature of IT in the Silicon Valley - Wilson & Rockstroh
  Occupations and career ladders, profiles, trends.
• Cool Careers for Girls in Computers - Pasternak, Ceel et al
  Information for girls wanting to get jobs in the computer industry.

Videos:

• Emerging Careers in Computer Technologies
• Careers in Mathematics

• Careers in Engineering - Garner, Geraldine
  Nature of the work, duties, settings, educational programs.

Videos:

• Careers for Civil Engineers
• Careers for Material Science and Engineering
• Careers for Electrical Engineers & Computer Science
• Careers for Chemical Engineers Environmental Environment
• Careers in the 21st Century

• Great Jobs for English Majors - DeGalan, Julie et al
  Options, job searching, needed skills.
• Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors - DeGalan, Julie et al
  Options, job searching, needed skills.
• Great Jobs for History Majors - DeGalan, Julie et al
  Options, job searching, needed skills.
• Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors - Camenson, Blythe
  Options, job searching, needed skills.

Videos:

• Careers for your future - The Social Sciences
• Writing for a Living

• Careers in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals - WetFeet
  Career exploration in the biotech and pharmaceutical fields.
• Opportunities in Sports Medicine Careers - Wm. Ray Heitzmann
  Overview of the field, employment outlook.
• Opportunities in Nursing Careers - Keville Frederickson
  Descriptions of the diverse career paths available.
• Opportunities in Nutrition Careers - Carol Coles Caldwell
  Overview of the field, outlook, education, etc.

Videos:

• Health Careers - Careers in Life Sciences
• Careers for Chemists and Physicists

• 101 Career Alternatives for Teachers - Gisler, Margaret M.
  Other options in education.
• Opportunities in Special Education Careers - Connelly, Robert
  Descriptions of jobs; information about the field.
• Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide - Warner, Jack
  Honest, helpful, practical info for new teachers.

Videos:

• Careers for Psychology Majors

Disability Resources

• College and Career Success for Students with Learning Disabilities - Dolber, Roslyn
  Overcome challenges and pursue the education and career you've always wanted.
• Computer Resources for People with Disabilities - The Alliance for Technology Access
  A guide to exploring today's assistive technology.

Industry & Employer Directories

• California Public and Private School Directories - California Department of Education
  Listings and contact information for public and private schools throughout California.
• Directory of American Firms Abroad
  Contact information for American firms based in other countries around the world.
  
• Rich's Guide
  On-line and hardcopy directories for businesses and organizations in specific locations.
• Bay Area Biosciences Directory
  On-line and hardcopy directory of all biotech companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Graduate School Information

• Peterson's Guides
• Peterson's Grad Search CD ROM
• Eureka Software Program

Videos:

• Select and Apply to Grad School