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Careers: Finding Books
Find information for career exploration.
Career Encyclopedias
Occupational Outlook Handbook is located online & in print. The online version is an extensive website that is easy to navigate. A print copy of this resource is also available on the first floor of the Library in the Reference area. If you need help, please ask a Librarian.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (online)The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition, 5-Volume Set by Call Number: Ref HF5381 .E52 2018ISBN: 081608503XPublication Date: 2018
Books You Can Borrow
The NCC Library has many books on careers. Some examples are shown below. Use our catalog to search for additional titles. Try using keywords such as occupation, career, vocational guidance and job hunting.
Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career by ISBN: 9781683504030Publication Date: 2018
Your Career by Call Number: HF5382.7.L47 2017 Hourly ReserveISBN: 9781305494831Publication Date: 2016-01-01
The Career Fitness Program by Call Number: HF5381 .S914 2016 Hourly ReserveISBN: 0321979621Publication Date: 2014-12-29
Resumes and Cover Letters
We also have books that will help you write resumes and cover letters.
Resumes for Dummies by
Polish up that old resume--and land your dream job We've all been there: it's time to apply for a job or internship and you have to create or revise your resume. Many questions pop in your head. What do employers want? What skills should I highlight? How do I format this? How do I get noticed? But resume writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. The latest edition of Resumes For Dummies answers all of these questions and more--whether you're a resume rookie, looking for new tips, or want to create that eye-catching winning resume. In this trusted guide, Laura DeCarlo decodes the modern culture of resume writing and offers you insider tips on all the best practices that'll make your skills shine and your resume pop. Let's start writing! Write effective resumes that will stand out in a crowd Understand Applicant Tracking Systems and how to adapt your resume Keep your resume up with the current culture Position a layoff or other career change and challenge with a positive spin Leverage tips and tricks that give your resume visual power In order to put your best foot forward and stand out in a pile of papers, it's important to have an excellent and effective resume--and now you can.
Call Number: EbookISBN: 1119539315Publication Date: 2019-02-14
Cover Letters by
Great strategies for writing killer cover letters! At a time when every job seeker needs an edge, Martin Yate, CPC, shows you how to dramatically increase your chances of landing an interview with a dynamic cover letter. Using his 25+ years of experience, he has built a practical, easy-to-follow approach to creating every type of letter you will use in a job search. Inside this book, you'll find all-new examples of cover letters and learn how to use his proven methods to: Determine the relevant keywords that will send your application to the top of database searches Effectively display your personal brand and the transferable skills you bring to a job Conduct a simple web search to find contact information and get your material in front of managers and recruiters Figure out when you should mail a hard copy of your application to the recruiter instead of sending an e-mail With Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters, 11th Edition, you will grab employers' attention--and score the job you want!
Call Number: HF5383 .Y378 2014ISBN: 9781440579066Publication Date: 2014-11-01
Ebooks at NCC
Nassau Community College has many ebook sources, CloudLibrary, EBSCO eBook Collection, Statref, Salem Online Press and Gale Virtual Reference Library. The simplest way to access each of these sources is through the Borrow an Ebook tab on our homepage. Click on the image for each collection.
Or on the SearchAll page, refine results to Available Online and Books.
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