Hardcopy Resources - Career Planning

Athlete’s Guide to Career Planning, Petitpas, Champagne, Chartrand, Danish & Murphy, 1997
Created for students interested in working with athletes at all levels.  Learn how the skills that you developed as an athlete, can help you in the work place.

College Majors Handbook, Fogg, Harrington, Harrington, 2004
An excellent resource for students who are choosing a major.  Reviews 6o majors with information on careers. 

America’s Top 300 Jobs, Jist 2004
You’ll find information on all major jobs based on research completed by the US Department of Labor.

Getting the Most Out of College, Chickering & Schlossberg 2002
This book provides valuable information to help you take charge of your college education.  Designed to help you clarify your career goals, access campus resources, balance academic and non-academic life and more!

The Good Student Trap, Adele Scheele 1997
College students need to think ahead in terms of internships, career goals, etc.  This handy resource will help you take charge of your future. 

From Campus to Corporation, Stephen Strasser & John Sena 1993
The perfect roadmap for students seeking information on the classroom to career transition. 

Make It Work: Navigate Your Career Without Leaving Your Organization, Fordsham & Gargiulo 2005
If you’re interested in remaining in your organization but are looking to move up, this is the perfect resource for you!  Learn how to find a fulfilling career in your current company.  

Real People Real Jobs, Monstross, Leibowitz, Shinkman 1995
40 real life stories of people in various industries.  The people in this book truly enjoy their work and give the true story of what it is like to work at a particular job.

The College Career Bible, Vault 2004
The complete career guide for college students and recent grads.  This book is a must have for students looking to get the inside scoop on careers.

Life After Graduation, Terry Arndt & John Ricchini 2000
A handy guide for saving money after graduation.  Expert advice on balancing your budget.  A must have for recent graduates moving out on their own after graduation.

So You’re New Again: How to Succeed When You Change Jobs, Elwood Holton III and Sharon Naquin 2001
Have you switched jobs?  This is the perfect resource for those changing jobs, careers or moving into a different position within the same company.

Job Hunting A to Z: The WetFeet Insider Guide to Landing the Job You Want, WetFeet 2004
WetFeet has designed a guide for students informing them of the do’s and don’ts have landing a job.  Networking, resumes, interviewing are covered in depth in this easy to read guide.

How to Succeed in Your First Job: Tips for New College Graduates, Elwood Holton III and Sharon Naquin 2001
Tips for students on learning how to make the successful transition from the classroom to the world of work.

Career Change, Dr. David Helfand 1999
Complete with real life stories of career changes, Dr. Helfand has created an excellent resource for those looking to change careers regardless of age. 

How to Choose a College Major, Linda Landis Andrews 1998
Choosing a major is one of the most important decisions a student will make in college.  Students will find this easy to use guide helpful in choosing a major in college.

Keys to Career Success, Izumo, Carter & Ozee 2002
This book is designed to help working adults who are currently in school to improve their employability.  Contains information on planning ahead, research, cover letters, resume, etc..

Learning and Motivation Strategies: Your Guide to Success, Tuckman, Abry & Smith 2002
Designed to enhance independent learning, this book is complete with activities and worksheets to teach students how to motivate themselves.

Majoring in Success, Arcieri & Green 1999
Demonstrates the importance of campus activities, internships and volunteer work while in college.  A guide to help you succeed in college inside and outside of the classroom!

Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers, Laurence Shatkin 2002
An easy to read guide to help students that are unclear about choosing a major.  Each major provides information such as: career snapshot, related specialties an careers, typical courses, knowledge & skills.

What Color Is Your Parachute?, Richard Bolles 2004
An excellent source for anyone looking to change careers or for college students looking to choose a career.  This up to date classic gives practical advice and activities to help the reader find their career path.