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.
