SAM136
INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGIATE STUDIES
ASSIGNMENT GUIDE
CAREERS RESEARCH PAPER
This Guide will provide you with some of the resources you have available to you through the SHSU Library as well as some Internet sites.
Career Research Paper & Class Presentation:
This paper and presentation should focus on a specific career you wish to explore. This project will tie in very closely with a specific major you have chosen or are thinking about choosing. The paper should be 5-7 pages in length, typed and double-spaced. Think about how you might utilize the office of Career Services, the Newton Gresham Library, internet, and any other personal sources you may have. You will be presenting this paper to the class. Some of the major areas you should cover include the following:
There are a number of resources available to you that will help you find the information you need to answer the points listed above.
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Books about multiple careers, including encyclopedia and dictionaries. |
Career Information Center
Electronic book accessible through the Library's catalog. 13 volume set organized into career fields such as business, communications, and health. Short descriptions on a multitude of occupations.Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
HF5381 .E52. Reference Career Collection
Four-volume set containng everything from choosing a career to the hiring process.O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles
HB2595 .A5. Reference Career Collection
Based on information from the Department of Labor, this resource gives brief descriptions of over 1000 jobs.Job Hunter’s Sourcebook / edited by Amy Darga.
HF5382.75 .U6 J63 2005, Reference Career Collection.
Provides a listing of resources needed to find a job, from professional organizations to placement agencies.Top 100 careers for college graduates / J. Michael Farr.
HF5382.5 .U5 F374 2007, Reference Career Collection.
Careers and Jobs: Miscellaneous
The library has many books on specific careers. The following resources provide tips on job hunting and careers from a variety of fields. They have been subdivided into arts and sciences, business, criminal justice and law, education and applied science, government jobs, and international/overseas jobs.
Arts and Sciences
Careers in sociology/ Stephen E. Lambert.
HM51 .S8975 2004, Reference Career Collection.Career opportunities in the music industry / Shelly Field.
ML3795 .F497, Reference Career Collection.Career opportunities in theater and the performing arts / Shelly Field.
PN1580 .F5 2006, Reference Career Collection.Extraordinary jobs in media / Alecia T. Devantier.
P60 .D48 2007, Reference Career Collection.Great jobs for art majors / Blythe Camenson.
Electronic book accessible through the netLibrary database.Great jobs for biology majors / Blythe Camenson.
Electronic book accessible through the netLibrary database.Great jobs for history majors / Stephen E. Lambert.
D16.9 .D34 2008, Reference Career Collection.Nontraditional careers for chemists : new formulas in chemistry / Lisa M. Balbes.
QD39.5 .B25, Reference Career Collection.Business
Careers in accounting / Gloria L. Gaylord.
HF5616 .U5 G39, Reference Career Collection.Careers in international business / Edward Joseph Halloran.
HD69.C6 H37, Reference Career Collection.Opportunities in insurance careers / Robert M. Schrayer.
Electronic book accessible through the netLibrary database.Top careers for business graduates
HF5382.5 .U5 T67, Reference Career Collection.Top careers for economics graduates / Thomas Fitch.
HB119 .A2 T66, Reference.Criminal Justice and Law
Federal law enforcement careers / Thomas H. Ackerman.
HV8143 .A64, Reference Career Collection.Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors / Stephen Lambert.
HV8143 .L335, Reference Career Collection.Opportunities in law enforcement and criminal justice careers / James D. Stinchcomb.
HV8143 .S86, Reference Career Collection.Work in criminal justice : an A-Z guide to careers / Debbie J. Goodman.
HV9950 .G75, Reference Career Collection.Education and Applied Science
Career Opportunities in Health Care / Shelly Field.
R690 .F54 2007, Reference Career Collection.Employment opportunities in education : how to secure your career / Jeanne M. Machado.
LB1775.2 .M22, 4th floor.The librarian's career guidebook
Z682.35 .V62 L53, Reference Career Collection.Top 100 computer and technical careers / J. Michael Farr.
QA76.25 .F37, Reference Career Collection.Psychology
Careers in psychology : opportunities in a changing world / Tara L. Kuther.
BF76 .K87, Reference Career Collection.Career paths in psychology : where your degree can take you
BF76 .C38, Reference Career Collection.Federal Jobs
The book of U.S. government jobs : where they are, what's available, & how to get one / Dennis V. Damp.
JK716 .D36, Reference Career Collection.International and Overseas Jobs
How to get a job in Europe / Cheryl Matherly.
HF5549.5.E45 M26, Reference Career Collection.International job finder : where the jobs are worldwide / Daniel Lauber.
HF5549.5 .E45 L38, Reference Career Collection.
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing: Encyclopedias and Handbooks
Once you have focused in on a particular career area, sending out resumes and preparing for interviews becomes an important part of the job-seeking process. The following items provide examples of resumes and cover letters as well as tips on preparing for interviews.175 High Impact Cover Letters / Richard H. Beatty.
HF5383 .B324 2002, Reference Career Collection.Amazing résumés : what employers want to see--and how to say it / Jim Bright.
HF5383 .B69, Reference Career Collection.Complete Q&A Job Interview Book / Jeffrey G. Allen.
Electronic book accessible through the netLibrary database.E-résumés : a guide to successful online job hunting / Pat Criscito.
HF5383 .C744, Reference Career Collection.The essential guide to business etiquette / Lillian H. Chaney.
HF5389 .C468, 4th floor.Federal resume guidebook / Kathryn K. Troutman
JK716 .T73, Reference Career Collection.Global Resume and CV Guide / Mary Anne Thompson.
HF5383 .T53, Reference Career Collection.
SEARCHING FOR ARTICLES
A variety of articles are available on job hunting and career advice. Articles may be found in print, on microfilm and microfiche, or through the Library’s online databases.Print Indexes
Provides access to citations from journals, magazines, and newspapers.Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature
AI 3 .R4 Reference Index Table.
Look under the following subjects: vocational guidance, job success, occupations.
There are a large number of databases to which the Library has subscribed. Several of them may be helpful as you search for information about your career.
Electronic Databases
The following electronic databases index journal articles about careers and job hunting. Some databases provide only a citation and abstract of a journal article, while other databases will provide the full-text of journal articles. To access these and other databases:
- Go to the Sam Houston State University website at http://www.shsu.edu/
- Click on Newton Gresham Library.
- From the Library homepage click on Databases and Indexes.
- Look at the dropdown menu of databases next to QuickLinks to Databases.
- Here is a select list of databases:
Academic Search Complete
General database covering nearly all subjects. Contains full-text o over 1000 journals, magazines, and newspapers, as well as citations and abstracts to nearly 3000 more.Lexis-Nexis Academic
Provides access to full-text articles from hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and journals.Business Source Complete
Access to full-text articles of nearly 3000 business-related newspapers, magazines, and journals as well as citations to 2000 more.Wilson OmniFile Full-Text, Mega Edition
A combination of several databases. Search the Business Full-Text section for articles.Selected Journals, Magazines, Newspapers
Print Journals, Magazines, Newspapers
Career Development Quarterly HF5381 .A1 V55 1986-present
Journal of Career Planning & Employment LB2343.5 .A15 1985-2002
Wall Street Journal HG1 .W2 1929-1938, 1955-presentElectronic Journals, Magazines, Newspapers
The Library has access to over 20,000 journals in electronic format. The journal list below is a small sample only and not comprehensive. To access Electronic Journals:
- Go to the Sam Houston State University website at http://www.shsu.edu/
- Click on Newton Gresham Library.
- From the Library homepage click on Find a Journal Title.
The Electronic Journals search function allows you to search for titles or subjects of journals, not articles. Searching within a journal may or may not be available once you have selected a specific journal title, depending on the individual electronic journal and how it is acquired by the Library.
Below is a sample of electronic journal titles available through the Library.
Career Development Quarterly
Career World
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
There are a number of Websites that might be helpful. Remember that not all Websites contain accurate information. Be selective. The Websites listed below are U.S. government Webpages and are considered accurate.
SEARCHING FOR INTERNET RESOURCES
There are many websites relevant for researching careers. The websites listed below are not meant to be an exhaustive list. At the time of this writing, all of the websites are currently active, however due to the transitory nature of the Internet, this may not be the case at any future date. Additionally, information from the Internet needs to be evaluated critically, with attention to origin, author, motive, bias, and age.America’s Job Bank
http://www.ajb.dni.us/
One of the largest listings of jobs in the United States.
JobHunt.org
http://www.job-hunt.org/
Contains links to jobs and career information.JobWeb: Resumes and Interviews
http://www.jobweb.com/resumes_interviews.aspx
Helpful tips for resumes and interviews.Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor, describes occupations and careers.O*NET Occupational Information Network
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Definitions and information on various occupations and includes a skills search quiz.Texas Workforce Commission
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/
Texas job postings and career information.USA Jobs
www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Postings for U.S. federal government jobs.
Remember, Librarians are available to help you! You're welcome to come into the Library and talk with one of us. Or you can call the Reference Desk at 936-294-1599. Or you can log into our Virtual Reference Service by clicking on this link: Need answers NOW? Chat online with a SHSU Librarian!
