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Career Resources

Databases

  1. Search the Online Catalog to find BOOKS.
    • Search under KEYWORD using the name of your career: i.e. nursing and career.
    • Or do a SUBJECT search on the career: i.e. accounting.
    • Books located in \”Aiken Career Services\” may be found in the Office of Career Services in the Penland Building.
  2. Search Expanded Academic Index ASAP to find ARTICLES in JOURNALS, MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS.
    • Covers all subject areas.
    • Provides access to career magazines, including the Occupational Outlook Quarterly and U.S. News and World Report.
  3. Search Vault Online Career Library to locate OCCUPATIONAL and CAREER information.
    • Examine occupational profiles and industry overviews.
    • Access company histories, revenues, hiring info, and other company data.
    • Browse resumes and cover letters.
    • Locate interview questions and internship opportunities.

Print Resources

  • REFERENCE BOOKS:
    • Career Information Center - the 8th edition is a 13 volume set in the reference section at Ref HF 5382.5 U5 C32
    • Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance- located in the reference section at Ref HF 5381 .V62 2005
    • Occupational Outlook Handbook- located in the reference section at Ref HF 5281 .U62
    • Encyclopedia of Associations- located in the reference section at Ref AS 22 .E5
  • PERIODICALS:
    • U.S. News and World Report- the current annual career issue is located in the periodicals section at PER JK1.U65

Internet Resources

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - this is the online version of the reference book mentioned above. Search through all job descriptions for information on salaries, job requirements, nature of work, and job outlook.
  • JobWeb
    • Research hundreds of employers.
    • Locate quarterly surveys of starting salaries.
    • Find job and industry market trends.
    • Sponsored by National Association of Colleges and Employers
  • Career Magazine - provides information about job searching and career fairs, recruiter and consultant directories, resume banks, and links to specialty colleges/schools.
  • USCA Office of Career Services

Last modified on: July 14, 2008, at 08:11 AM