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Career Guide: Quick Start

Introduction

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An excellent way to begin your search for career information is to check the resources on this page.

Occupational information includes the nature of the work, the entry requirements, the rewards and benefits, and the outlook for the future. If your career interests are linked to a particular industry, such as travel and tourism or food service, you might want to check the Industry and Company section too.

General databases

These databases will give you full-text access to published articles (many that are ordinarily behind a paywall). Use keyword searching for best results.

Suggested keywords for searching the catalog and databases

Here are some sample keyword searches to use in OneSeach or in the databases to find more information:

vocational guidance and [career] (e.g., vocational guidance and nursing)

employment and [major] (e.g., employment and liberal arts)

Also: careers, professions, occupations

 

 

Career databases and websites

Books and eBooks

The Library has many books and ebooks about careers. While you're off campus, search our Ebook Resources

 

 

 

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