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RESOURCES


1)  The Occupational Outlook Handbook (Jist works) U.S. Department of Labor, 
ISBN: 
1563709880   

A Federal government publication which  gives  detailed information on 
hundreds of occupations, including:  nature of the work, work performed, 
working conditions, salary ranges, and education and training needed. Other 
information covered includes: personal qualifications for the job; licenses, 
unions, or professional organizations associated with the occupation; 
where the jobs are; employment outlook; entry methods, education required, 
and advancement opportunities. Concluding sections give information on 
related occupations and sources for more information about the career.  One 
of the most accurate and extensive sources of career information.


2) Chronicle Guidance Career Briefs   

 Each Brief gives an overview of the occupation, work performed, working 
conditions, salary ranges, and education and training needed. Other 
information covers personal qualifications for the job; licenses, unions, or 
professional organizations associated with the occupation; where the jobs 
are; employment outlook; entry methods; and advancement opportunities. 
Concluding sections give information on related occupations and sources for 
more information about the career.

3) The Dictionary of Occupational Titles (Jist works) U.S. Department of 
Labor, ISBN: 1563700069   Lists thousands  of occupational titles and where 
to find information on them.