Career Resources

For guides to discovering the right career, look in the 331.7 – 331.7023 section. Here are some examples…

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
by William E. Hopke, ed.                      REF 331.7 ENC

Best Jobs for the 21^st Century
by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin  331.702 BES

50 Best Jobs for Your Personality
by Michael Farr                                           331.702 FAR

For books to help with job hunting, interviews, resume writing, etc., look in the 650.14 – 650.142 sections. Here are some examples…

The Guide to Internet Job Searching
by The Public Library Association              650.14 GUI

Resumes that Knock ‘Em Dead
by Martin Yate                                            650.142 RES

101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
by Ronald Fry                                              650.144 FRY

Career Key
Gives you expert help with career planning, job skills,and choosing an educational program.

CareerOneStop
CareerOneStop is a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy.

Employment Law
Information on the legal issues surrounding job searching, discrimination, or keeping a job, etc.

Job Hunter's Bible
From the author of What Color is Your Parachute, this site has a variety of job related topics.

JobStar
This site provides information on resume writing, salaries, and career development.

Job Searching Sites
www.careerbuilder.com
www.employmentguide.com
www.flipdog.com
www.monster.com
www.rileyguide.com

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Tons of useful information about specific careers.

Provo Daily Herald Job finder
A free service that can help you with your job search. Create an online resume and cover letter, apply to jobs online and receive jobs by email. Update your information at any time.

KSL Job Listings
Job listings for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.

Working in Utah
This web site contains a link to the Department of Workforce Services, a resource for job seekers, including job search links and a list of Utah's leading employers and information on employee rights, employment standards, and Workers Compensation.

Utah Department of Workforce Services
Job listings for Utah employers, as well as links to other states, lists of fairs and workshops, labor market information, and much more.