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SPECIFIC OPTIONS

33. Cowan, G., Good Works: A Guide to Careers in Social Change. 5th edition. New York, NY: Barricade Books, 1993.

Considered the most useful reference guide to careers with organizations serving the public interest.

34. Arden, Lynie, The Work-at-Home Sourcebook. Boulder, CO: Live Oak Publications, 1990.

Provides information on over 1000 companies that have -work programs, with details on job descriptions, pay and benefits, how to apply and how to make the most of working at once you get the job.

35. Ludden, LaVerne L., Mind Your Own Business!: Entrepreneur. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, Inc., 1994. For ordering information, see item number 22.

Sourcebook for replacement, career counseling, and entrepreneurship programs.

36. NCC/Reed Glenn, The Ten Best Opportunities for Starting a Business Today. Boulder, CO: Live Oak Publications, 1993.

37. Harlow, Victoria, American Jobs Abroad. Detroit, MI: Visible Ink Press, 1994.

Covers all aspects of finding a job abroad, then actually making the move and making the most of living abroad.

38. Jones, Roger, How to Teach Abroad. New York, NY: Northcote House Publishers Ltd., 1989.

39. Paradis, Adrian, Opportunities in Banking Careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1993.

40. MacLean, Janice, ed., Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory. Detroit, MI: Gale Research Company, Inc., 1993.

41. Tuller, Lawrence, The Independent Consultant's Q&A Book. Holbrook, MA: Bob Adams, Inc., 1992. For ordering information, see item #19.

42. Schrayer, Robert M., Opportunities in Insurance Careers. Lincolnwood IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1993.

43. Fry, Ronald W., ed., Advertising Career Directory. Detroit MI: Gale Research Company, Inc., 1993.

44. Fry , Ronald W., ed., Public Relations Career Directory. Detroit MI: Gale Research Company, Inc., 1993.

45. Auer, J.T., The Joy of Selling. Ho1brook, MA: Bob Adams Press, 1991. For ordering information, see item #19.

46. America’s Federal Jobs: A Complete Directory of Federal Career Opportunities. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, Inc., 1991. For ordering information, see item number 22.

47. America's Top Office Management & Sales Jobs. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, Inc., 1994. For ordering information, see item number 22.

48. Sacharov, Al, Offbeat Careers: The Directory of Unusual Work. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1988.

49. Cauman, M. Garrett, "Getting a Teaching Job at a Community College." Chronicle of Higher Education, November 3, 1984.

Hints on getting hired at two-year schools. Old but still germane.

50. Girill, T. R., "Technical Communication and Philosophy." Pacifica (Society for Technical Communication), 21 November 1982.

Use of philosophy to improve "problem-solving strategies and critical-thinking skills" in the field of technical communication. Old but still to the point.

51. Ludden, La Verne L., Directory of Franchise Opportunities. Revised edition, Indianapolis IN: JIST Works, Inc., 1995. For ordering information, see item number 22.

52. How To Get a Job in the NY Metropolitan Area. (Editions also available for Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Europe, Houston, Pacific Area, San Francisco, Seattle/Portland, Southern California, and Washington DC.) Washington DC: Surry Books, Inc. For a list of current materials, and to order, contact Surry Books, Inc., 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 120, Chicago, IL 60611, phone (312) 751- 7330.

53. Job Bank Books. Available for Atlanta, Boston, the Carolinas, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Florida, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tennessee, and Washington DC. Holbrook, MA: Adams Media Corp. For ordering information, see item #19.

 

CAREER PLANNING

54. Bolles, Richard Nelson, What Color Is Your Parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1995.

Sets out a step-by-step process to examine career goals and various factors involved in making career choices. Very practical with an abundance of exercises. Updated every November.

55. Bolles, Richard Nelson, The Quick Job-Hunting Map. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1990.

A condensed version of some of What Color Is Your Parachute?

56. Crystal John C. and Richard Bolles, Where Do I Go From Here With My Life? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1983.

57. Cook, William A. and James C., Putting Liberal Arts to Work. Hooksett, NH: New England Center for Career Development, 1981.

Assessing and selling skills developed in liberal arts learning.

58. Breen, Paul, "Career-Related Liberal Arts Skills,", American Association for Higher Education, October 1981.

59. Jacobson, Robert L., "Looking Beyond Academe: What Scholars Can Do When Their Careers Don't Work." The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 16, 1983.

60. Harary, Keith, Ph.D., Who Do You Think You Are? San Francisco, CA: Harper, 1994.

Provides a system of analyzing personalities that takes into account not only the individual's perceptions of himself/herself but also the assessments of the significant people (spouse, family, friends, and co- workers) in the individual's life. No other system, including Meyers Briggs and the MMPI, offers this rich, multidimensional feedback.

61. Barrett, James, Test Your Own Job Aptitude. New York, NY: Penguin Books,1992.

Tests in this book measure abilities (logical, numerical, verbal, abstract reasoning, technological skills, clerical skills) personality (according to 16 types) and motivation (28 combinations). The authors show how to weigh personality, motivation and individual interests and match the results against an extensive index of 400+ career choices.

62. Farr, J. Michael, Occupational Clues: A Career Interest Survey. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, Inc. For ordering information, see item number 22.

Explores career alternatives using a thorough and well-researched process developed by the U.S. Department of Labor.

63. Crane, Shena, What Do I Do Now? Making Sense of Today's Changing Workplace. Irvine, CA: Vista Press, 1994.

Offers advice for those with particular concerns, like new college graduates, minorities, older workers, and women.

64. Sher, Barbara, Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want. New York, NY:Ballantine Books, 1986.

65. Sher, Barbara, I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was. New York, NY: Dell, 1994.

66. Lathrop, Richard, Who's Hiring Who? 12th edition. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1989.

67. Farr, J. Michael, Getting the Job You Really Want: A Step-by-Step Guide. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, Inc., 1995. For ordering information, see item number 22.

A career planning and job search book that includes clear narrative, good examples, and lots of in-the-book activities.

68. The JIST Video Guide for Occupational Exploration: Real People, Real Jobs, Real Information. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, Inc. For ordering information, see item number 22.

Guided interviews with employees who describe what their jobs are like, how they got the job, training required, etc.

MECHANICS OF JOB SEEKING

69. Nad1er, Burton Jay, Liberal Arts Power! How to Sell It On Your Resume. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, Inc., 1985. For ordering information, see item #20.

70. Farr, J. Michael, Getting the Job You Really Want: A Step-by-Step Guide. 3rd edition. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, Inc., 1995. For ordering information, see item number 22.

71. Messmer, Max, 50 Ways to Get Hired. Boulder, CO: Career Teach Publications, 1994.

Important tips by the CEO of Robert Half International, Inc., a large, international placement and job-search firm.

72. Weinstein, Bob, I'll Work for Free: A Short-Term Strategy for a Long-Term Payoff. New York NY: Holt, 1994.

Outlines strategies for working for free for a short time in order to prove yourself and get your foot in the door.

73. Crowther, Karme, Researching Your Way to a Good Job. New York, NY: John Wiley, 1993.

Shows how to gain a competitive advantage in the job market through focused research.

74. Kennedy, Joyce, Electronic Resume Revolution; Create a Winning Resume for the New World of Job Seeking. New York, NY: John Wiley, 1993.

75. Parker, Yana, The Resume Catalog: 200 Damn Good Examples. Berkeley CA: Ten Speed Press, 1988.

Provides a large variety of excellent examples of resumes.

76. Noble, David F., Gallery of Best Resumes. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 1994. For ordering information, see item number 22.

77. Krannich, Ronald, Dynamite Cover Letters. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publishing, 1994.

2nd edition.

Outlines the major principles for writing outstanding letters relevant to conducting an effective job search.

78. Beatty, Richard H., The Perfect Cover Letter. New York, NY: John Wiley, 1989.

Provides nuts and bolts of what to say and not say, along with examples.

79. Stoodley, Martha, Information Interviewing. Garrett Park, MD: Garrett Park Press, 1990. For ordering information, see item number 16.

Provides practical, detailed advice on informational interviewing, including "scripts" to get people started.

80. Jandt, Fred E. and Nemnich, Mary B., Using the Internet in Your Job Search: An Easy Guide to Online Job Seeking and Career Information. Indianapolis, IN: JISTWorks, Inc. For ordering information, see item number 22.

Explains how to connect to the Internet, find job listings and research potential employers, use news groups to get leads, adapt standard resumes to an electronic format, and capture reader attention in the first screen.

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