Hardcopy Resources - Business

After the Trade is Made, David M. Weiss, 1993
Authored by a brokerage industry expert, After the Trade is Made provides easy to understand information of each step in the trading process.  Excellent resource for students interested in a career in securities.

Business School Essays That Made a Difference, Nedda Gilbert 2003
What makes the business school admissions process so grueling?  For most students it’s the number of essays they have to write.  Many of the top business schools require multiple essays.  The 44 essays provided in this book have been critiqued by admissions officers from schools such as Babson, MIT, Tuck, etc.  This resource provides advice from students and admissions experts who will give inside information on what it takes to write an essay that makes a difference.

Careers for Self-Starters & Other Entrepreneurial Types, Blythe Camenson 1997
A great book for students interested in becoming their own boss.  Have you ever wanted to own a bed and breakfast or become a freelance novelist or literary agent?  If you answered yes to these questions, this book will help you turn your dream into a reality!

Financial Services: Careers in Focus 2001
Any student interested in working in financial services should read this book.  This finance guide covers: overview of the career, the job it self, requirements, the industry outlook and more!  The perfect tool for students interested in a career in the finance industry!

Great Jobs for Accounting Majors Second Edition, Jan Goldberg 2005
Accounting majors will benefit from this comprehensive accounting guide, designed to help students figure out their options for possible careers in the field.  In this newly updated version, students will find information on networking tips,  job search, true life stories and up to date statistics on earnings and advancement in the field of accounting. 

Great Jobs for Accounting Majors First Edition, Jan Goldberg 1998
Older version of book above.

Opportunities in Human Resource Management Careers, William Tryanor & J. Steven McKenzie, 1994
This book is designed to help you explore the many career paths available in the field of human resources.  You will find advice from professionals in the field covering topics such as: the employment outlook, education and training needs, salaries, variety of jobs available, career advancement and rewards of the job.

Opportunities in Business Management Careers, Irene Place 1998
This book is designed to help you explore the many career paths available in the field of management.  You will find advice from experts in the field covering topics such as: current salary, talents and skills, and the growing role of the corporate classroom in business today.

Building A Lemonade Stand Is Not Just For Kids Anymore: Entrepreneurial Traits and Resources for Developing a business, Dulce Ramirez-Damon & Concepcion Tuma, 2004
A useful resource for entrepreneurs, this book is filled with information and guidelines on how to start a business. 

American Financial Directory, Thomson 2003
A directory of New York companies in the financial services field.  Listed in alphabetical order, this book contains all head offices of US national and state banks, state charted savings associations and all branches of these institutions.

American Financial Directory, Thomson 2006
Updated version of book above.

Great Jobs for Business Majors, Stephen Lambert 2003
Written for students who are interested in the field of business. This handy guide covers job search, areas to explore in business networking tips, statistics and much, much more!  Designed to help you find the perfect job in the competitive business market.

Vault Guide to the Top Financial Services Employers, Vault 2004
A comprehensive guide for students interested in looking for a job in the investment management, brokerage or credit card services industries.  This book lists over 50 financial services employers, and tips for landing a job in one of these top firms.

Begin Your Career in Public Accounting, Arabian Morgan 2003
An excellent resource for students interested in public accounting.  This book explains the difference between the Big Four and Second Tier firms.  The printed PowerPoint presentation at the end of the book is a great visual for students who are looking for information in an easy to read format.  Interactive Workshop CD Edition included.

Actuaries’ Survival Guide: How to Succeed in one of the most desirable professions, Fred Szabo 2004
A helpful guide to what actuaries are and what they do.  This book is complete with information about the skills involved in working as an actuary.

Opportunity and Risk: An Education Guide to Trading Futures and Options on Futures, NFA 2006
A helpful guide to trading and markets.