Career Planning - Recommended Readings

Compiled by David P. Helfand, Ed.D, LCPC, NCCC

Coordinator of Career Counseling

Northeastern Illinois University

Counseling Office (D-024)

Jump to Readings About... Adult Transitions
Career Change
Dress, Appearance and Etiquette
Electronic Job Searching
Emotional Challenges
Future Trends/Job Market Outlook
Identifying Career Options
Internships
Interviewing Skills
Job Searching
Losing your Job
Networking
Office Politics
Relocation
Researching Employers
Résumé, Cover Letter, and Job Search Letter Writing
Salary Information
Salary Negotiations
Starting Your Own Business
Temporary Work
Volunteering

Groups with Special Challenges...
Careers in Specific Areas...
Career Alternatives for...
Careers for Those with Special Traits...


NOTE: Call numbers are displayed in bold at the end of each citation and link to the NEIU library catalog webpage. Copy and paste number in "Search for:" and "Search by:" Call Number. Titles link to Find in a Library website or a place of purchase.

Adult Transitions

1. Bridges, W. (l980). Transitions: Making sense of life's changes. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. HQ 799.97 U5 B74

2. Levinson, D.J.(l978). The season's of a man's life. New York: Ballantine Books. BF 724.6542 1978

3. Sheehy, G. (l976). Passages: Predictable crises of adult life. New York: Bantam Books. HQ 1064 U522 1976

Career Change

4. Bronson, Po. (2002). What should I do with my life.: The true story of people who answered the ultimate question. New York: Random House.

5. Harkness, H. (1999). Don't stop the career clock: Rejecting the myths of aging for a new way to work in the 21st century. Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black. HF 5384 H372 1999

6. Harkness, H. (1997). The career chase: Taking control in a chaotic age. Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black. HF 5384 H37 1997

7. Helfand, D.P. (l999). Career change: Everything you need to know to meet new challenges and take control of your career. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5384 H44 1999

8. Ibarra, H. (2003). Working identity: Unconventional strategies for reinventing your career. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

9. Kanchier, C. (l996). Dare to change your job and your life. 2nd Ed., Indianapolis: JIST Works.

10. Moreau, D. (l994). Kiplinger's survive and profit from a mid-career change. Washington, D.C.: Kiplinger Books. HF 5384 M67 1990

Dress, Appearance and Etiquette

11. Molloy, J.T. (l997). The new John Molloy's new dress for success. New York: Warner Books.

12. Sutterfield, M. (1996). VGM's complete guide to career etiquette: From job search through career advancement. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Electronic Job Searching

13. Bolles, R.N. (1999). Job hunting on the internet. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.

14. Crispin, G. & M. Mehler. (2001). CareerX roads: The directory to job, résumé and career management sites on the web. Indianapolis: Jist Works.

15. Jandt, F.E., and M.B. Nemnich. (l995). Using the internet in your job search. Indianapolis: JIST Works. HF 5382.7 J361 1995

16. Kennedy, J.L. (l995). Hook up, get hired! The internet job search revolution. New York: Wiley. HF 5382.7 K458 1995

17. Riley, M.F., F. Roehn, and S. Oserman. (2000). The guide to internet job searching. Lincolnwood, IL: NTC Publishing Group with the Public Library Association. HF 5382.7 R557 1996

18. Smith, R.(1999). Electronic résumés & online networking: How to use the internet to do a better job search, including a complete, up to date resource guide. Hawthorne, NJ: Career Press.

(Also see 81 & 86)

Emotional Challenges

19. Branden, N. (l987). How to raise your self-esteem. New York: Bantam Books. BF 575 S39 B73 1987

20. Burka, J.B., and L.M. Yuen. (l990). Procrastination: Why you do it, what to do about it. New York: Simon & Shuster. BF 575 P95 B87 1983

21. Ilardo, J. (l992). Risk taking for personal growth. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

22. McKay, M., and P. Fanning.(2000). Self-esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving and maintaining your self-esteem. New Harbinger.

23. Seligman, M.E.P. (l998). Learned optimism: How to change your mind & your life. New York: Simon and Schuster.

24. Simon, S.B. (l988). Getting Unstuck: Breaking Through Your Barriers to Change. New York: Warner Books.

25. Smith, A.W. (l990). Overcoming perfectionism: The key to a balanced recovery. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. RC 569.5 P45 S65 1990

26. Wilson, D. G.(2004). Back in control: How to stay sane, productive and inspired in your career transitions. Boulder, CO: Sentient Publications.

Future Trends/Job Market Outlook

27.Bridges, W. (l997). Creating you & co.: Learn to think like the CEO of your own career. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley.

28. Fox, M.(1994). The reinvention of work: A new vision of livelihood for our time. New York: Harper/Collins. HD 4901 F66 1994

29. Rifkin, J. (1995). The End of Work: The Decline of the GlobalLabor Force and the Dawn of the Post-Market Era. New York: Tarcher/Putnam. HD 6331 R533 1995

30. Yate, M. (1997). CareerSmarts: Jobs with a future. NY: Ballantine Books. HF 5382.5 U5 438 1997

Identifying Career Options

31. Bolles, R.N. Annual. What color is your parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF 5382.7 B64

32. Dunning, D. (2001). What's your type of career? Palo Alto, CA: Davies-Black.

33. Gale, L.., and B. Gale. (1998). Discover what you're best at. New York: Simon and Schuster. HF 5381.7 G34 1990

34. Jansen, J. (2003). I don't know what I want but I know it's not this: A step-by-step guide to finding gratifying work. New York: Penguin Books.

35. Levoy, G. (1998). Callings: Finding and following an authentic life. New York: Harmony Books.

36. Lore, N. (1998). The pathfinder: How to choose or change your career for a lifetime of satisfaction and success. New York: Fireside.

37. Sher, B., and B. Smith. (1994). I could do anything if I only knew what it was: How to discover what you really want and how to get it. New York Delcorte Press. BF 637 S4 S518 1994

38. Tieger, P.D., and B. Barron-Tieger. (1995). Do what you are: Discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of personality type. Boston: Little, Brown & Co. BF 698.9 03 T54 1995

(Also see 7)

Internships

39. Oldman, M., & S. Hamadeh. (2000). The internship bible. New York: Princeton Review.

40. Peterson's Educational Center. (2000). Peterson's internships, 2001: The largest source of internships available. Princeton: NJ.

Interviewing Skills

41. Bob Adams, Inc. (1996). Adams job interview almanac. Holbrook, MA.

42. Fein, R. (1997). 111 dynamite ways to ace your job interview. Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

43. Fry, R. (1996). 101 great answers to the toughest interview questions. Hawthorne, NJ: Career Press.

44. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich.(l997). Dynamite answers to interview questions: Sell your strengths. Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

45. Medley, H.A. (2000). Sweaty palms - The neglected art of being interviewed. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF 5549.5 16M35.1991

46. Singleton, J.D. (1996). Job interviewing for college students. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5549.5I6 S368 1996

(Also see Salary Negotiations and 54)

Job Searching

47. Corodilos, N. (1997). Ask the headhunter: Reinventing the interview to win the job. New York: Plume.

48.Gurney, D.W. (2000). Headhunters revealed. Los Angeles: Hunter Arts Publishing.

49. Jackson, T. (l99l). Guerrilla tactics in the new job market. New York: Bantam Books. HF 5382.7 J29 1991

50. Krannich, R.L. (2000). Change your career, change your life: High impact strategies for finding great jobs in the 21st century, (6th ed.). Manassas Park, VA: Impact. HF5382.5.U5 K69 1997

51. Resnick, L.R., and K. Pechter. (1994). A big splash in a small pond: Finding a great job in a small business. New York: Simon and Schuster. HF 5382.75 U6 R458 1994

52. Taylor, J. and D. Hardy. (2004). Monster careers: How to land the job of your life. New York: Penguin Books.

53. William, M.P., and S.A. Cubbage. (1999). National job hotline directory: The job finder's hot list. New York: McGraw-Hill.

54. Yate, M. (2000). Knock'em dead 2001. Holbrook, MA: Bob Adams. HF 5549.5 I6 Y37 1995

(Also see Electronic Job Searching & 31)

Losing Your Job

55. Byron, W.J. (1995). Finding work without losing heart: Bouncing back from mid-career job loss. Holbrook, MA: Bob Adams. HF 5382.7 B97 1995

56. Cabrera, J.C., and W.J. Morin. (1991). Parting company: How to survive the loss of a job and find another successfully.Washington, D.C.: Kiplinger Books. HF 5549.5 D55 M673 1991

57. Dubin, J.A., and M.B. Keveles. (l990). Fired for success: How to turn losing your job into the opportunity of a lifetime. New York: Warner Books.

58. Koltnow, E., and L.S. Dumas. (l990). Congratulations! You've been fired: Sound advice for women who've been terminated, pink-slipped, downsized, or otherwise unemployed. New York: Fawcett Columbine. HF 5549.5 D55 K65 1990

59. Quittell, F.(l995). Fire power: Quick tips when your career gets the shaft. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.

60. Riehle, K.A.(l99l). What smart people do when losing their jobs. New York: Wiley. HF 5549.5 D55 R54 1991

Networking

61. Baker, W.E. (2000). Networking smart: How to build relationships for personal and organizational success. New York: McGraw Hill. HD30.3 B364 1994

62. Bjorseth, L.D. (1996). Breakthrough networking: Building relationships that last. Lisle, IL: Duroforce Enterprise, Inc.

63. Fisher, D., Hermance, M. and S. Vilas. (2000). Power networking: Secrets for personal and professional success. Austin, TX: Bard Press.

64. Hansen, K. (2000). A foot in the door: Networking your way into the hidden job market. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF5382.7 H534 2000

65. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich. (l995). The new network your way to job and career success. Manassas, VA: Impact. HF 5382.7 K7 1993

66. Richardson, D.B. (1994). National business employment weekly: Networking. New York. HF5382.7 N47 1994

67. RoAne, S. (2000). How to work a room: A guide to successfully managing the mingling. New York: Quill. HF 5387 R6 1989

68. Sanborn, R., and S. Schwartz. (l997). How to get a job in Chicago. Chicago: Surrey Books. HF 5382.75 U62 C43 1995

69. Stoodley, M. (l997). Information interviewing: What it is & how to use Iit. Garrett Park, MD: Garrett Park Press. HF 5382.7 S76 1990

70. Tullier, L.M.(1998). Networking for everyone: Connecting with people for career & job success. Indianapolis: Jist Works. HM 131 T787 1998

Office Politics

71. Bell, R.(1985). You can win at office politics: Techniques, tips, and step-by-step plans for coming out ahead. New York: Henry Holt & Co.

72. Lictenberg, R. (1999). Work would be great if it weren't for the people: Ronna and her evil twin's guide to making office politics work for you. New York: Hyperion.

73.McDermott, L. (1994). Caught in the middle: How to survive & thrive in today's management squeeze. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

74. Randall, K. (1997). The 12 truths about surviving and succeeding in the office: And some of them aren't very nice. Berkeley Publishing Group.

Relocation

75. Boyer, R., and D. Savageau. (1997). Places rated almanac: Your guide to finding the best places to live in North America. Old Tappan, NJ. HN60 B69 1989

76. Saari, P., and D.L. Dupuis, eds. (1989). Cities of the United States: A compilation of current information on economic, cultural, geographic, and social conditions. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, Inc.Vol. 1, The South; Vol. 2, The West; Vol. 3, The Midwest; Vol. 4, The Northeast. JS 323 C575

Researching Employers

77. Crowther, K.N.T. (l993). Researching your way to a good job. New York: Wiley. HF 5382.75 U6 C76 1993

(Also see 7 & 68)

Résuḿe, Cover Letter, and Job Search Letter Writing

Résuḿe Writing

78. Betrus, M. & J.A. Block. (1997). 101 best résumés. New York: McGraw-Hill.

79. Enelow, W.S. and L.M. KursMark. (2003). Expert résumés for managers and executives. Indianapolis, IN: Jist Works.

80. Enelow, W.S. and L. M. KursMark.(2003). Expert résumés for people returning to work. Indianapolis, IN: Jist Works.

81. Kennedy, J.L., and T.J. Morrow. (l995). Electronic résumé revolution: Create a winning résumé for the new world of job seeking. New York: Wiley. HF 5383 K42 1995

82. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich. (l997). Dynamite résumés! Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

83. Kursmark, L.M.(2003). Best résumés for college students and new grads. Indianapolis, IN.: Jist Works.

84. Parker, Y. (l996). The résumé catalog: 200 damn good examples. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF 5383 P354 1996

85. Parker, Y. (l996). The damn good résumé guide: A crash course in résumé writing. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF 5383.P35 1989

86. Weddle, P.D. (l995). Electronic résumés for the new job market. New York: Wiley. HF 5383 W324 1995

87. Whitcomb, S. W.(2003). Résumé magic: Trade secrets of a professional résumé writer, (2nd Ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Works.

Cover Letters

88. Beatty, R.H. (l996). The perfect cover letter. New York: Wiley. HF 5383 B325 1989

89. Betrus, M., and J.A. Block (1999). 101 best cover letters. New York: McGraw-Hill.

90. Enelow, W.S., and L. M. Kursmark. (2003). Cover letter magic, (2nd Ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Works.

91. Hansen, K., and R. Hansen. (1995). Dynamic cover letters. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.

92. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich. (2001). Dynamite cover letters! How to write the letter that gets you the job. Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

93. Yate, M. (2000). Cover letters that knock'em dead. Holbrook, MA: Bob Adams. HF 5383 Y378 1995

Job Search Letters

94. Frank, W.S. (l993). 200 letters for job hunters. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.

95. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich. (1997). 201 Dynamite job search letter. Mannassas Park, VA: Impact.

Salary Information

96. National Association of Colleges and Employers. (NACE) Salary survey annual. Bethlehem, PA.

97. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Area wage survey annual. Washington, D.C. Doc.L2.121+13

98. Wright, J.W. (l996). The American Almanac of jobs and salaries. New York: Avon Books.

Salary Negotiations

99. Chapman, J. (l996). How to make $1,000 a minute negotiating your salaries and raises. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.

100. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich. (l997). Dynamite salary negotiations: Know what your worth and get it. Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

101. Tarrant, J.J. (1997). Perks and parachutes: Negotiating your best possible employment deal, from salary and bonuses to benefits and protection. New York: Times Books.

Starting Your Own Business

Consulting

102. Brown, P.C. (l994). Jumping the job track: Security, satisfaction and success as an independent consultant. New York: Crown Paperback. HD 69 C6 B76 1994

103. Cohen, W.A. (l993). How to make it big as a consultant. New York: AMACOM. HD 69 C6 C57 1985

104. Radin, B. (l994). Breakaway careers: The self-employment resource for freelancers, consultants, and corporate refugees. Hawthrone, NJ: Career Press. HD 8036 R33 1994

Franchising

105. Keup, E.J.(2000). Franchise bible. Grants Pass, OR: Oasis Press/PSI Research.

106. Ludden, L.L. (1999). Franchise opportunity handbook. Indianapolis: Jist Works.

General

107. Camenson, B. (1997). Careers for self-starters and other entrepreneurial types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

108. Lesonsky, R. (1998). Entrepreneur magazine's start your own business: The only start-up book you'll ever need. New York: Entrepreneur Media, Inc. HD 62.5 E559 1998

109. Lord, D. (1996). National business employment weekly: Guide to self-employment, career alternatives ranging from consulting and professional temping to starting or buying a business. New York: Wiley.

Work from Home Businesses

110. Arden, L. (l996). The work at home sourcebook. Boulder, CO: Live Oak. HD 2336 U5 A73 1994

111. Edwards, P., and S. Edwards. (l999). Working from home: Everything you need to know about living and working under the same roof. New York: Tarcher/Putnam. HD 62.5 E39 1994

112. __________. (l997). Making money with your computer at home. New York: Tarcher/Putnam.

113. __________. (l999). Best home businesses for the 21st century. New York: Putnam.

Temporary Work

114. O'Connell-Justice, P.(l994). The temporary track: Make one of the hottest job trends of the 90's work for you. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guide.

115. Thrailkill, D. (1994). Temporary by choice. Hawthorne, NJ: Career Press. HD 5854 T48 1994

Volunteering

116. Kipps, H.C. (1997). Volunteer America: A comprehensive national guide to opportunities for service, training, and work experiences. Chicago: Ferguson Publishing.

Groups with Special Challenges...

Ages 40 & Up

117. Connor, J.R. (l992). Cracking the over 50 job market. New York: Plume. HF 5382.7 C66 1992

118. Danna,J. (l990). Starting Over: You in the New Work place. Briarwood, N.Y.: Palomino Press. HF 5384 D364 1990

119. Petras, K., and R. Petras.(1993). The oer 40 job guide. New York: Simon & Schuster. HF 5382.7 P483 1993

120. Ray, S.N. (l99l). Job hunting after 50: Strategy for success. New York: Wiley. HF 5382.7 R39 1991

Managers and Executives

121. Logue, C. H. (1993). Outplace yourself: Secrets of an executive outplacement counselor. Holbrook, MA: Bob Adams.

122. Lucht, J. (l995). The new rites of passage at $100,000+. New York: Viceroy Press.

123. McDermott, L. (l993). Caught in the middle: How to survive and thrive in today's management squeeze. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Minorities

124. Oakes, E., Ed. (1997). Minority organizations: A national directory. Chicago: Ferguson. E184 A1 M544

125. Oakes, E., Ed. (1997). The big book of minority opportunities: The directory of special programs for minority group members. HD5724 D566 THETC

126. Kastre, M.F., N. Rodriguez-Kastre, and A.G. Edwards. (l993). The Minority Career Guide. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides. HF 5382.5 U5K37 1993

127. Rivera, M. (l99l). Minority career book. Holbrook, MA: Bob Adams. HD 6305 M5 R58 1991

People with Disabilities

128. Allen, J.G. (l994). Successful job search strategies for the disabled: Understanding the ADA. New York: Wiley. HD 6305 M5 R58 19 1991

129. Bolles, R. and D.S. Brown (2000). Job hunting for the so-called handicapped: Or people who have a disability. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.

130. Witt, M.A. (l992). Job strategies for people with disabilities. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides. HV 1568.5 W58 1992

Women

131. Bloomberg, G., and M. Holden. (l99l). The women's job search handbook... Charlotte,VT: Williamson Publishing. HF 5382.65 B56 1991

132. Hauter, J. (l993). The smart woman's guide to career success. Hawthorne, NJ: Career Press. HG 5382.60 H38 1993

133. Peters, J.K. (1997). When mothers work: Loving our children without sacrificing our selves. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

134. Rosoff, I., Ed. (1995). The woman source catalog and review: Tools for connecting the community of women. Berkeley, CA:Celestial Arts. 27961 W58 1995

>135. Sher, B. (l983). Wishcraft: How to get what you really want. New York: Ballantine Books.

Careers in Specific Areas...

Careers in Art

136. Ball, V., and D. Stearns.(1995). Opportunities in interior design and decorating. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

137. Camenson, B. (1997). Great jobs for art majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. NG 505 C33 1997

138. Eberts, M. and M. Gisler. (1999). Careers for Culture Lovers & Other Artsy Types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

139. Eikleberry, C.(1995). The Career Guide for Creative & Unconventional People.Berkeley,CA: Ten Speed Press. HF 5381 E485 1995

140. Goldberg, J. (1999). Careers for Color Connoisseurs & Other Visual Types.Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

141. Gordon, B. (1997). Opportunities in Commercial Art and Graphic Design. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

142. Haubenstock,S., and D. Joselit.(1994). Career Opportunities in Art.New York: Facts on File. N6505 H35 1994

143. Heller, S. and T. Fernandes. (1999). Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design. New York: Wiley.

144. Ito, D.(l993). Careers in the Visual Arts. New York: Watson-Guptill. N6505 I86 1993

145. Sacks, T.J. (1999). Opportunities in Animation and Cartooning. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Animal & Pet Care

146. Lee, M.P. and R.S. Lee. (1993). Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

147. Miller, L. (2000). Careers for Animal Lovers and Other Zoological Types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Anthropology

148. Camenson, B. (1999). Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Business
Accounting

149. Gaylord,G.L., & G.E. Ried. (1998). Careers in accounting. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5616 U5 G39 1991

150. Goldberg, J. (1998). Great jobs for accounting majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5616 U5 G43 1998

151. Rosenberg, M. (1996). Opportunities in accounting. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5657 R6521 1990

Advertising

152. Pattis, S.W. (1995). Opportunities in advertising. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5827 P38 1995

153. Pattis, S.W.(1996). Careers in advertising. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5827 P378 1990

154. Ring, T. (1999). Careers in finance. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HG 174 R55 1993

General Business

155. Butler, T. and J. Waldroop. (1997). Discovering your career in business. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. HF 5381 B798 1997

156. Lambert, S. (1996). Great jobs for business majors. Lincolnwood, IL:VGM Career Horizons. HF 5382.7 L347 1996

157. Place, I (1998). Opportunities in business management. Lincolnwood, IL:VGM Career Horizons.

158. Stair, L.B. (1998). Careers in business. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5415.122 S72 1991

International Business

159. Arpan, J. S. (1995). Opportunities in international business. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HD 2755.5 A76 1995

160. Halloran, E. (1996). Careers in international business. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HD 2755.5 H35 1996

Marketing

161. Brescall, J. and R.M. Dahm. (1995). Opportunities in sales. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

162. Fry, R.W., Ed. (1988). Marketing and sales career directory. Hawthorne, NJ: Career Press.

163. Stair, L.B. (2001). Careers in marketing. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5415.122 S72 1991

164. Steinberg, M. (1999). Opportunities in marketing. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5415.35 S73 1993

Careers in Child Care

165. Eberts, M., and M. Gisler. (1994). Careers for kids at heart and others who adore children. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HQ 778.7 U6 E24 1994

166. Eberts, M., and M. Gisler. (2000). Careers in child care. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HQ 778.5 E24 1994

167. Wittenberg, R. (1995). Opportunities in child care. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HQ 778.7 U6 W57 1995

Careers in Computers/High-Tech

168. Basta, N. (1992). Careers in high tech. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. TA 157 B3418 1992

169. Burns, N. (1996). Opportunities in computer systems. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

170. Eberts, M. (1999). Careers for computer buffs and other technological types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. QA 76.250 E23 1993

171. Eberts, M., and M. Gisler. (1998). Careers for cybersurfers & other online types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

172. Goldberg, J. (1998). Great jobs for computer science majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

173. Hawkins, L., and B. Dowling. (1996). 100 jobs in technology. New York: Macmillan.

174. Kling, J.L. (1995). Opportunities in computer science. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

175. Schaffer,W.A. (l999). Hi tech jobs for lo tech people. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF 5382.5 U5 S288.1994

176. Stair, L.(l995). Careers in computers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. QA 76.25 S67 1990

177. Vaughn, J. (1999). Webmaster Career Starter. New York: Learning Express.

178.Yanuck, D., and Colter G. (1995). Opportunities in high tech. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5381 G293 1995

Careers in Counseling, Psychology & Social Work

179. Baxter, N.J.(1997). Opportunities in counseling and development.Lincolnwood, IL:VGM Career Horizons. BF 637 C6 B285 1994

180. DeGalan, J., and S. Lambert (2000). Great jobs for psychology majors. Lincolnwood, IL:VGM Career Horizons. BF 76 D44 1995

181. Eberts, M., and M. Gisler. (1998). Careers for good samaritans and other humanitarian types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HV 10.5 E24 1991

182. Paradis, A.(1995). Careers for caring people and other sensitive types. Lincolnwood,IL: VGM Career Horizons. HV 10.5 P368 1995

183. Super, D.E., and C. Super. (1994). Opportunities in psychology. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. BF 76 S79 1994

184. United Way/Crusade of Mercy. (1996). Human care services directory of metropolitan Chicago. Huntingdon Valley, PA: Morgan-Rand. HV 87 C5 S6 1996

185.Williams, E. (1995). Opportunities in gerontology and aging services. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

186. Wittenberg, R.(1997). Opportunities in social work. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Economics

187. Camenson, B. (2000). Great jobs for economic majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Education

188. Camenson, B. (1995). Opportunities in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. PE 1128 A2 C32 1995

189. Connelly, R. (1995). Opportunities in special education. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. LC 3981 C664 1995

190. Edelfelt, R.A. (1997). Careers in education. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. LB 1775 E28 1993

191. Fine, J. (2000). Opportunities in teaching. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. LB 1775 F514 1995

(Also see 294)
Careers in the Environment

192. Cohn, S. (l995). Green at work. Washington, D.C.: Island Press. HF 5382.75 U6 C64 1995

193. Fanning, O. (1995). Opportunities in environmental. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

194. Fasulo, M., and P. Walker. (1995). Careers in environment. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. GE 60 F37 1995

195. Kinney, J., and M. Fasulo.(2001). Careers for environmental types and others who respect the earth. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. GE 60 F37 1993

196. Quintana, D. (1996). 100 jobs in the environment. New York: Macmillan. GE 60 Q56 1996

197. Sharp, B.(l993). The new complete guide to environmental careers. From the CEIP (Career Environment Intern Programs) Fund. Washington, D.C.: Island Press. GE 60548 1993

(Also see Careers in the Outdoors)
Careers in Fitness & Sports

198. Camenson, B. (1996). Careers for health nuts and others who like to stay fit. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

199. Heitzmann, W.R. (1997). Careers for sports nuts and other athletic types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

200. Heitzmann, W.R. (1993). Opportunities in sports and athletics. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. GV 734 H45 1991

201. Heitzmann, W.R.(1999).Opportunities in sports medicine. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

202. Rosenbaum, J., and M. Miller.(1999). Opportunities in fitness. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Food

203. Caldwell, C.C. (1992). Opportunitiesin nutrition. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

204. Donovan, M.D. (1993). Careers for gourmets & others who relish food. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. TX 652D61993

205. Paradis, A. (1998). Opportunities in culinary. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Foreign Language

206. DeGalan, J., and S. Lambert. (2000). Great jobs for foreign language majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

207. Rivers, W.M. (1999). Opportunities in foreign language. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. P 60 R5 1993

208. Seelye, H.N. (1999). Careers for foreign language aficionados and other multilingual types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. P 60.2 U6 S4 1991

Careers in Government and International Relations

209. Baxter, N.J. (1993). Opportunities in state and local government. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

210. Georgetown University School of International Service. (1997). Careers in international affairs. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press.

211. Gerard, P. (1993). Guide to careers in world affairs. Manassas Park, VA: Impact. HF 5549.5 E45 G79 1993

212. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich (1998). Find a federal job fast. Manassas Park, VA: Impact. JK 716 K684 1992

213. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich (1996). The directory of federal jobs and employers. Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

214. Lauber, D. (1997). Government job finder. River Forest, IL: Planning/Communications. JK 692 L39 1994

215. Pitz, M.E. (1999). Careers in government. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. JK 716 P58 1994

(Also See Careers in Political Science)
Careers in Health Care

216. Damp, D.V. (l993). Health care job explosion!: Careers in the 90's. Coraopolis, PA: D-Amp Publications. R 690 D36 1993

217. Krumhansl, B. (1999). Opportunities in physical therapy. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

218. Larkin-Hicks, P. (1995). Opportunities in speech-language pathology. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

219. McNally, M.T. (l993). Hot health care careers. New York: Master Media.

220. Sacks, T.J. (1995). Opportunities in physician assistant. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

221. Sacks, T.J. (1997). Careers in medicine. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. R 690 S23 1993

222. Swanson, B.M.(2000). Careers in health care. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. R 697 A4 S93 1994

223. Tierney, G. (1999). Opportunities in holistic heath care careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. R 733 T54 1999

224. Weeks, Z.R. (2000). Opportunities in occupational therapy. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

(See Careers in Science)
Careers in History

225. Camenson, B. (1994). Careers for history buffs and others who learn from the past. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. E 175 C33 1994

226. DeGalan, J., and S. Lambert (1995). Great jobs for history majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. D16.9 D34 1995

Careers in Human Resource Management/Development

227. Gordon, E., C. Petrini and A. Campagna. (1997). Opportunities in training and development. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5549.5 T7 G5473 1997

228. Traynor, W., and J.S. McKenzie. (1994). Opportunities in human resources management. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Law/Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice

229. Ackerman, T. (1999). Guide to career in federal law enforcement. Hamilton Burrows Press.

230. Camenson, B. (1998). Careers for legal eagles and other law and order types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

231. Fins, A. (1999). Opportunities in paralegal. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

232. Hutton, D.B.(1997). Guide to law enforcement careers. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational.

233. Lee, M.P. (1998). 100 best careers in crime fighting: Law enforcement, criminal justice, private security, and cyberspace crime detection. San Mateo, CA: IDG Books Worldwide.

234. Munneke, G.A. (1997). Careers in law. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. KF 297 M86 1992

235. Smith, R. (1996). Federal jobs in law enforcement. Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

236. Stinchcomb, J. (1996) Opportunities in law enforcement & criminal justice. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HV 8143 S86 1996

Careers in Mathematics

237. Burnett, R. (1993). Careers for number crunchers and other quantitative types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. QA 10.5 B87 1993

238. Lamberts,S. and R.J. DeCotis.(1999). Great jobs for math majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. QA 10.5 L36 1999

Careers in Music

239. Field, S. (2000). Career opportunities in the music industry. New York: Facts on File. ML3795 F497 1990

240. Geradi, R. (1997). Opportunities in music. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

241. Goldberg, J. (1998). Great jobs for music majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. ML 3795 G74 1998

242. Johnson, J. (1997). Careers for music lovers and other tuneful types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Non-Profits/Social Change

243. Cowan, J. (l994). Good works: A guide to careers in social change. River Forest, IL: Planning/Communications.

244. Jebens, H. (1996). 100 jobs in social change. New York: Macmillan. HF 5382.5 U5 J4 1996

245. Hamilton, L. and R. Tragert. (1998). 100 best nonprofits to work for. San Mateo, CA: IDG Books Worldwide.

246. Krannich, R.L. and C.R. Krannich. (l998). Jobs and careers with nonprofit organizations: Profitable opportunities with nonprofits. Manassas Park, VA: Impact. HD 2769.2 U6 K7 1996

247. Lauber, D. (l997). Non-profits & education job finder. River Forest, IL: Planning/Commun. HF 5382.75U6L3281994

248. Paradis, A. (1994). Opportunities in nonprofit organizations. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

249. Rowh, M. (2000). Opportunities in fund-raising careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in the Outdoors

250. Camenson, B. (1999). Opportunities in landscape architect, Botanical Gardens, & Aboreta. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

251. Camenson, B. (1995). Careers for plant lovers & other green thumb types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. SB 50 C351995

252. Garner, J. (1997). Careers in horticulture and botany. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

253. Maltzman, J. (1993). Jobs in paradise: The definitive guide to exotic jobs everywhere. New York: Harper Collins. HF 5382.5 U5 M345 1990

254. Miller, L. (1992). Careers for nature lovers & other outdoor types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons S 945 M55 1992

255. Shenk, E. (1992). Outdoor careers. Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Book

256. Stienstra, T. (1997). Sunshine jobs: Career opportunities working outdoors. Boulder, CO: Live Oak. HF 5382.5 U5 S69 1997

(See Careers in the Environment)
Careers in Political Science

257. Rowh, M. (1999). Great jobs for political science majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. JA 88.U6 R68 1999

(See Careers in Government and International Relations)
Careers in Science

258. Brown, S.S. (2000). Opportunities in biotechnology careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

259. Camenson, B.(1999). Great jobs for biology majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

260. Camenson, B. (1999). Great jobs for geology majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

261. Easton, T.A. (1996). Careers in science. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. Q 147 E27 1984

262. Rowh, M. (1999). Great jobs for chemistry najors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. QD 39.5 R688 1999

263. Winter, C.A. (1998). Opportunities in biological science careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. QH 314 W55 1990

264. Woodburn, J.H. (1997). Opportunities in chemistry. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

(See Careers in Animal and Pet Care & Careers in Health Care)
Careers in Sociology

265. Lambert, S. (1997). Great jobs for sociology majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

266. Marek, R.J. (1997). Opportunities in social science. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Careers in Travel/International Jobs

267. Eberts, M., Brothers, L., and A. Gisler. (1997). Careers in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

268. Hawks, J.K. (1995). Career opportunities in travel and tourism. New York: Facts on File.

269. Hubbs, C.A., Ed. (1999). Work abroad: The complete guide to finding a job overseas. Amherst, MA: Transition Abroad.

270. Kocher, E. (l999). International jobs: Where they are/How to get them. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. HF 5381 K596

271. Krannich, R.L. (l999). Jobs for people who love travel: Opportunities at home and abroad. Manassas Park, VA: Impact. HF 5381 K688 1993

272. Krannich, R.L., & C.R. Krannich. (l999). The international jobs directory. Manassas Park, VA: Impact. HF 5549.5 E45 K72 1994

273. Krannich, R.L., and C.R. Krannich.(l992). The complete guide to international jobs and careers. Manassas Park, VA: Impact. HF 5549.5 E45 K73 1992

274. Plawin, P.(l999). Careers for travel buffs & other restless types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. HF 5381 P655 1991

Careers in Writing, English & Communications

275. Bly, B.(l996). Careers for writers & others who have a way with words. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons PN 151 B62 1996

276. Camenson, B. (2001). Great jobs for communications majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. P 91.6 C36 1995

277. DeGalan, J., and S. Lambert (2000). Great jobs for English majors. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

278. Dramer, F. (1991). Desktop publishing success: How to start and run a desktop publishing business. Homewood, IL: Business One Irwin. Z 286 /D47 K73 1991

279. Eberts, M., and M. Gisler. (1995). Careers for bookworms and other literary types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. Z 471 E25 1995

280. Ellis, E. (1999). Opportunities in broadcasting. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

281. Foote-Smith, E. (1999). Opportunities in writing. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. PN 153 F66 1989

282. Goldberg, J. (1999). Careers in journalism. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Books. PN 4797 G58 1995

283. Gould, J., and W. Losano. (2000). Opportunities in technical writing and communications. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

284. Guiley, R. (l995). Career opportunities for writers. New York: Facts on File. PN151 G84 1991

285. Meyer, S.A. (1996). 100 jobs in words. New York: Macmillan. HF 5381 M44 1996

286. Noronha, S.F.(l998). Careers in communications. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. P 91.6 N67 1994

287. Reed, M.K. and R.M. Reed (1999). Career opportunities in cable, video, and multimedia. New York: Facts on File.

288. Rotman, M.B. (2001). Opportunities in public relations. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

289. Schiff, K. (1993). Opportunities in desktop publishing. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Career Alternatives for...

Lawyers

290. Arron, D.L.(l999). What can you do with a law degree?: A lawyer's guide to career alternatives. Seattle, WA: Niche Press.

291. Greendberg, H. (1998). The lawyer's career change handbook: More than 300 things you can do with a law degree. Avon.

292. Strausser, J. (1997). Judgment reversed: Alternative careers for lawyers. Hauppauge, NY: Barrons Scientists.

293. Robbins-Roth, C. (1998). Alternative careers in science: Leaving the ivory tower. San Diego: Academic Press.

294. Krannich, R.L. (l99l). The educator's guide to alternative jobs and careers. Manassas Park, VA: Impact.

Careers for Those with Special Traits...

295. Camenson, B. (1999). Careers for introverts & other solitary types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

296. __________. (1999). Careers for perfectionists & other meticulous types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

297. __________. (1997). Careers for mystery buffs & other snoops and sleuths. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

298. __________. (1995). Careers for born leaders & other decisive types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

299. Eberts, M. and M. Gisler. (1999). Careers for financial mavens & other money movers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

300. __________. (1998). Careers for talkative types & others with the gift of gab. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

301. __________. (1994). Careers for high-energy people & other go-getters. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

302. Goldberg, J. (1999). Careers for class clowns & other engaging types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

303. __________. (1999). Careers for competitive spirits & other peak performers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

304. __________. (1997). Careers for courageous people & pther adventurous types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

305. Mauro, L. (1997). Careers for the stagestruck & other dramatic types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

306. McLean, C. (1994). Careers for shutterbugs & other candid types. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

307. Miller, L. (1995). Careers for night owls & other insomniacs. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons.

Edited and Maintained by Noreen Blanchard
(January 2007)
Prepared for Web Publishing by Yuki Sasatanil
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