LibGuides: Career Exploration: Career Resources

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations. You can search by education required, median pay, projected growth rate, and factors such as apprenticeship opportunities.

California Occupational Guides

The Guide will include job duties, working conditions, job outlook, wages, benefits, education and other requirements, and training.

California Career and College Search

California Colleges Career Exploration and Interests

This government sponsored website includes information for students in California schools. Information is provided on planning for your future. It includes financial aid planning, career information, what colleges provide training programs and degrees and resume creation.

My Next Move

Screenshot from the website "My Next Move"

My Next Move

Interactive website created for the U.S. Department of Labor designed to help you explore different types of jobs and careers and find a match that suits you

E-Books

Books, both print and electronic, about Careers may be found in our library catalog One Search

Careers in Communications and Media by Salem Press Editors (Editor); Michael Shally-Jensen (Editor)
ISBN: 9781619252301
Publication Date: 2014-01-08
This title examines 22 branches or fields of study in communications and media such as: - Marketing - Journalism - Radio - Television - Broadcasting - Public Relations - International Relations - Labor Relations In addition, 22 corresponding occupational profiles highlight a particular career within that branch or field. All essays are written by authors with expertise in communications or media.
Careers in Education and Training by Michael Shally-Jensen (Editor)
ISBN: 9781682171509
Publication Date: 2016-12-16
This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.
Careers in Environment and Conservation by Salem Press Editors (Editor); Michael Shally-Jensen (Editor)
ISBN: 9781619255357
Publication Date: 2014-12-02
Written for students in high school or undergraduate programs, Careers in Environment & Conservation explores a variety of growing fields to help young adults gain a head start in learning about the many career opportunities available for those who want to pursue a career in environmental science or conservation.
Careers in Psychology by Laura Mars (Editor)
ISBN: 9781642653014
Publication Date: 2019-09-01
The field of psychology encompasses research, clinical practice, and education. One of psychology's most unique and important characteristics is its coupling of science and practice. Job opportunities within the broad field of psychology are many, depending on one's level of education, with a variety of options at all levels in clinical and private settings.
Careers in Sports by Michael Shally-Jensen (Editor); Laura Mars (Editor)
ISBN: 9781682173220
Publication Date: 2017-05-01
This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.
Careers in Sports Medicine and Training by Laura Mars (Editor)
ISBN: 9781682179239
Publication Date: 2018-09-01
This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

Reference Books in the Library

Career Information Center by Kristian Mallegg (Editor); Joseph Palmisano (Editor)
Call Number: REF 331.702 CAR
ISBN: 0028662261
Publication Date: 2014-01-10
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance by Sarah Dalton (Editor)
Call Number: REF 331.702 ENC
ISBN: 9780816083138
Publication Date: 2010-11-01