Library Book Descriptions

Self-Assessment

Career by Design , Sharon L. Hanna, 2 nd edition, 1998

This practical book focuses on the importance of personal and communication skills when designing your career. The book covers the entire career spectrum and utilizes hands-on exercises as well as 'real life' examples. Reading this will ensure success in the workplace!

Discover What You Are Best At , Linda Gale, 1998

Looking for the right career? This comprehensive career guide utilizes The National Career Aptitude System (NCAS) to help the reader set realistic career goals based on their abilities. Discover What You're Best At is designed to help career changers, those who wish to validate their career choice and those who are first entering the workforce. In addition, the book is complete with a series of self-scored aptitude tests covering business, clerical, logic, mechanical, numerical and social areas. Linda Gale provides a complete and detailed explanation of NCAS prior to the tests. The book also provides the reader with a section on career clusters and a Career Directory consisting of 1, 100 careers.

Do What You Are, Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger

This easy to read book is designed to determine a suitable occupation and working environment based on your personality type. The beginning of the book helps you determine your Myers-Briggs personality type, then focuses on many possible career choices that are most likely to appeal to people who have your personality style. It is an excellent starting point for narrowing down your career choices, and provides information to help weed out jobs that may not be suitable for your personality.

I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It , Barbara Sher with Barbara Smith, 1994

Ever wish you could follow your dreams but realize that you don't know exactly what they are? This book aims to clarify what you really want out of life and out of a career and what it will take to make you happy in both. Through various exercises and tips, the author hopes to help you gain insight into what your heart is telling you to do. It may take work, but the results are worth it!

I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You , Roger R. Pearman and Sarah Albritton

This book can be used in conjunction with your results on the Myers-Briggs test. It explains the test's personality types and how these types usually interact. It provides insight based on the test results into yourself, your friends and your family. The book aims to make readers aware of other's qualities and how to work well with differing personalities.

Your Career: Coach Yourself to Success , 2001, Jason R. Rich

This book gives you everything you need to know regarding your individualized career action plan. It includes strategies and assessments for matching a career to your strengths and interests. In addition this book includes tools for overcoming obstacles to your success and finding your ideal job. Methods for developing your own networking system and a thorough listing of the best career-building resources are also included in this personalized career coaching resource.

Career Exploration

Building Your Career, A Guide to Your Future , Susan Jones Sears and Virginia N. Gordon, 3 rd Edition, 2002

This guide provides exercises and activities which will help you work out a career plan. It covers the areas that are crucial to address when working out your future - including educational paths and self-assessment. If you do the work this book entails, it will pay off!

Career Opportunities in Television, Cable, Video and Multimedia , , Maxine K. Reed et. al., 4 th Edition, December 1999

Are you looking to enter these dynamic and competitive fields? Look no further - this book will provide you with an in-depth look at the jobs, salaries, skill requirements

and training necessary in this industry. This can be invaluable when making decisions and researching your future.

Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services , Geraldine O'Garnier, 2 nd Edition, 2001

This book will enable you to explore careers in social and rehabilitation services. It is good for both first-time job hunters and those already in the field. The overviews provide information and advice covering the entire job search process.

Guide for Occupational Exploration , Michael J. Fern, 3 rd edition

This guide has been used for more than 20 years as a reference to help people explore career and learning options. It is based on the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database. The book organizes all major jobs into interest areas and provides descriptions for over 1,000 jobs, as well as additional information to help you explore career, education and other options.

A vital resource!

Job Opportunities Hetitleh and Science, Hoover 's, 1999

This book is an excellent resource to assist you with your research about companies in the hetitleh and science related industries. Over 2,000 growing U.S. companies are presented in this book in forty-nine industries (i.e. like biomedical, hospitals, scientific instruments and medical and dental products). Most importantly, the companies provided in this resource have had consistent employee growth. Each company presented in this book provides you with an overview of the company's main business function, company's location, Web site and other information you need to contact the company or apply for a job. The data in this book was provided by Hoover 's Online which is the leading provider on information regarding 14,000 of the world's largest and fastest growing public and private enterprises.

Peterson's Liberal Arts Jobs , 3 rd Edition, 1998

This is a workbook designed to aid liberal arts students with their career choices and job search. It describes occupations which may be of interest to liberal arts graduates and also provides direction for conducting exploration and an actual search. There are a number of exercises as well as sample resumes and correspondence which can assist you with your career.

The Career Connection , Fred A. Rowe, 1991

This is a good reference book for all majors. For each major, Rowe includes a summary, course requirements and options within the major. There is also a list of occupations associated with the major. titlehough this book is dated, it can give you a quick look at majors you may be considering or have already chosen.

The Computer Major's Guide to the Real World , Alan Simon, 1999

This fun book focuses on getting you adjusted to the working world. Its serious looking cover is misleading as it is an easy and interesting read, focusing on computer majors but actually applicable to all graduates. The book offers advice on job searching as well as chapters on such interesting topics as getting through your first project, dealing with difficult bosses, leaving a job and learning corporate culture. A must-read for all entrants into the working world!

Resumes

Developing a Professional Vita or Resume , Carl McDaniels, 3 rd Edition, 1999

Putting together a curriculum vita can be an overwhelming task. This book helps you succeed! It provides examples and explanations of vitae and aims to increase your prospects for employment or promotion. The target audience is primarily people in institutions of higher education or those in closely related settings such as publishing, research and development or government.

Resumes for College Students and Recent Graduates , 1996

Examples of resumes are provided in this guide. The book's goal is to identify the key elements of what it takes to create a strong resume and marketing tool. titlehough the resumes are dated, the advice is still current and relevant!

Resumes for Dummies , 3 rd edition, 2000

This is a well organized and thorough resource that helps the reader create a "first rate" resume.  The book includes information on resume formats, content and layout and contains worksheets to get you started on your resume.  A section of the book includes a wetitleh of information on preparing a digital/electronic resume.   Examples of annotated resumes, arranged by career field plus special needs resumes are included. 

Resumes for Hetitleh and Medical Careers , 2 nd edition, 1998

This book provides nearly 100 sample resumes as well as numerous cover letters of people with hetitleh and medical backgrounds. It is specifically targeted for students wishing to enter these fields or those with that experience already. Through these examples and explanations, it will hopefully become easier to gain a position in the field!

Cover Letters

Dynamic Cover Letters , Katherine Hansen, Revised Edition, 2001

Writing a cover letter can be a challenging endeavor for many people. Hansen demystifies the art of cover letter writing by breaking it down into a cover letter formula. This book also includes a helpful list of Do's and Don'ts, sample cover letters and critiques, and much more.

How to Write Successful Cover Letters , Eric R Martin, 1994

This book outlines three main steps in writing a cover letter. It also provides worksheets and exercises for each of the steps to help make the process easier. There are sample cover letters to use as a guide as well as a list of additional resources to use, should you need further help.

Interviewing

101 Dynamite Questions to Ask at your Job Interviews , Richard Fein, 2000, 2 nd Edition

Many job seekers prepare for interviews only by crafting responses to typical interview questions. Fein reminds readers that asking good questions on a job interview is just as important answering questions. This book suggests questions for interviewees to ask prospective employers, as well as questions to avoid asking.

101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions , 4 th edition, January 2000, Ron Fry

This book is a wonderful resource to assist you in preparing for an interview and would be especially helpful to someone who is interviewing for the first time. Ron Fry gives you examples of questions you're most likely to face on an interview and helps you prepare winning answers. After two introductory chapters of guidelines, this book identifies the toughest questions and provides proven responses in a clear, readable text. Most helpful are summary checklists at the end of each chapter. Also, the author includes more than 200 commonly asked questions and great questions to ask the interviewer.

Dynamite Salary Negotiations , Ron and Caryl Krannich, 4 th Edition, 2001

Do you know how much you are worth? You may be worth more than you think. Few people know their value when deciding on salary. Salary negotiation is one of the most important steps in the interview process. Dynamite Salary Negotiations is designed to assist the job hunter with useful advice on compensation trends and how to respond effectively to salary questions. Not only will you discover how to calculate your value, this book will outline key salary mistakes and dispel myths associated with the negotiation process. The book's easy to read format will make your journey to the right salary, a huge success!

Great Interview, Vivian Eyre, 2000

Are you preparing for an interview? This is an in-depth look at what you need to do to prepare and what to expect when you are on the interview. This book addresses all aspects of interviewing and gives solid advice all-around. It is a good overview book to help get you ready!

Vault Guide to the Case Interview , 4 th edition

Many students interviewing for consulting positions will be faced with a case interview. This guide gives a detailed look at what the interviewee can expect during it and provides tips and insights so the student will succeed. In addition, the many examples cited will allow the student to feel comfortable when the real interview occurs.

Job Search

Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities , Dr. Dan iel J. Ryan, 2000

The Job Search Handbook is designed to address how to deal with issues that people with disabilities experience in their job search. It gives a broad overview of all aspects of the search and within each section, provides specific ways to best represent oneself to potential employers and to reassure them that any disabilities will not get in the way of a job well done. The advice and suggestions in Ryan's book are relevant to all students!

Job Searching Online for Dummies , 2 nd Edition, 2000, Pam Dixon

This user-friendly book serves as a thorough and enjoyable read for conducting an online job search. Rather than merely provide lists of websites, the book gives advice on topics such as researching jobs online, creating electronic resumes and ways to improve employer responses to online applications. This book can make an expert online searcher out of any reader.

New Jersey Job Bank , 1999

This book is a key resource if you are looking for a job in New Jersey ! All the books in this series contain listings of companies in all industries, with information including company profiles, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. Use this book to research companies and find new leads!

No One Will Hire Me! , 2002, Ron and Caryl Krannich

When you are feeling frustrated with your job search, this book can help.

It is designed to help students identify and avoid 15 mistakes that commonly occur during a job search. Through exercises you will learn what mistakes they you could be making and how to rectify them and land a job. This user-friendly book also provides many helpful websites.

The Complete Guide to Finding the Hottest Internet Jobs , John Kador, 2000

For students looking to obtain an internet job – this is the book to turn to. The chapters are dedicated to describing jobs including content jobs, business jobs and contract work. There are lists of websites as well as the one hundred hottest companies on the net (which may have changed since the book was initially printed).

The Guide That Turns Learning Into Earning Liberal Arts Jobs , 3 rd Edition

This book is designed to give information to liberal arts students on their future career options. It will be helpful to read at any time during which you are facing tough decisions regarding your degree and what can be done with it in the working world. The book discusses both how to promote and market your education and how to interview, network and write a dynamic resume. It also provides descriptions of many jobs that students take after completing their liberal arts degree.

Where the Jobs Are? , 3 rd edition, 2000, Joyce Hadley Copeland

Wondering what fields are the hottest for the 21 st century? This book answers that question. It surveys dozens of jobs in 15 industries and professions that promise career opportunities throughout the decade. Copeland also will help you think strategically about your next job, as well as how to place yourself in the best position to take advantage of upcoming possibilities.

Networking

Networking Made Easy , Patty Marles and Jan Bailey Mattia

Networking Made Easy provides helpful hints, proven strategies and advice on how to network effectively.  You will learn the fundamentals of networking, who to talk to, when and where to begin, how to approach people and techniques to make the most out of every networking contact you have.  Networking effectively will help you uncover opportunities and expand your options.

Vault Guide to Schmoozing , 2000, Marcy Lerner, et. al.

This book takes networking and makes it into something fun rather than something to dread. It provides techniques for approaching new people, tips on how to use technology to make connections and anecdotes on how various people got their jobs through networking. This guide will help readers build this important life skill.

Directories

Plunkett's Hetitleh Care Industry Almanac 1999-2000

Are you looking for a job in the hetitleh care industry? Here's a great resource for you!

This guide features individual data listings and detailed profiles for 500 Hetitleh Care companies. It also provides other information on research on the field including an overview of medical technology and its trends.

Internships

Internships 2002 , 22 nd edition, Peterson's

Peterson's makes your life easier when looking for an internship. They have compiled a national listing of internships and categorized them according to the type of company or organization that sponsors them. Each entry contains contact information for the company as well as descriptions of the internships and benefits. The book also has internships indexed by geography, academic level required, the possibility of internships turning into full time employment and whether or not they are paid. This should help you get some great leads and hopefully the internship you are looking for!

The Internship Bible , The Princeton Review, 2003

This book is a must-use for all students interested in obtaining internships. It lists companies throughout the United States that have internship programs as well as details such as ways to apply, compensation and duration. The back of the book has a terrific section which categorizes the internships by such areas as location, interest and whether or not undergraduate or graduate students can enroll.

On The Job

Career Etiquette , Mark Satterfield, 1996

Whether readers are embarking on a job search, starting a new job, changing careers, or traveling for business for the first time, Satterfield covers the appropriate professional etiquette for every situation. This helpful guide also discusses office etiquette from dressing, dating, handling stress and more.

How to Succeed in Your First Job: Tips for New College Graduates , Elwood F. Holton III and Sharon S. Naquin, 2001

Recent college graduates will value this helpful guide to long term success in the workplace. Holton and Naquin have created a dynamic, field-tested 12-step process to assist college graduates with the transition from school to the world of work. How to Succeed in Your First Job explains concepts that will help you earn credibility and respect in your work environment.

New Women's Dress for Success, John T. Molloy, 1996

John Molloy, an image consultant, wrote this book with detailed descriptions about what women should wear to work. His book is separated into chapters about each piece of attire. titlehough the book may be a bit dated and overly descriptive, there are helpful drawings of the appropriate attire and Molloy really emphasizes and hits home as to why dressing properly at work is so important and leads to success.

Graduate

Game Plan for Getting into Law School , 2000, William B. Weaver

Weaver's book gives great insight into the law school application process, as well as tips on choosing the appropriate school. This book also provides suggestions such as how to minimize the damage of grade fluctuations in a college record and the effect of mediocre L SAT scores. In short, this guide is helpful when choosing schools and working on law school applications.

Game Plan for Getting into Medical School , 2000, C.S. Jewell

Peterson's guide provides great tips for students considering the medical profession. It is especially useful to students who are considering a medical profession, and are interested to learn what the journey will be like. It covers pre-college preparations, college requirements and tips, the admission process, choosing a school, the MCAT, financial aid, and what medical school will be like once you're there.

How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School , 3 rd Edition, 1997

The strong competition for admission to graduate and professional schools makes a well written and unique essay a crucial element of the application process. This book asks thought-provoking questions that help to bring to light relevant experiences and skills that you may not otherwise think of. Additionally, it describes mistakes that applicants commonly make, and offers advice on writing the most effective statement. 90% of the 40 sample essays are geared towards law, medical and business schools. In essence, this is a simply written book that lays out the admissions perspective of what a good essay contains.

Kaplan Law School Admissions Advisers , Ruth Lammert Reeves, 2000

This is a terrific book to refer to if you are considering applying to law school or becoming a lawyer. The book will help you learn what to look for when evaluating law schools and also how to write the application. It gives many examples and provides practical advice on financial aid as well as a concise directory of the nation's law schools.

College Skills

Getting the Most Out of College , 2 nd edition, Arthur W. Chickering and Nancy K. Schlossberg

This book is targeted towards new college students and those looking to have a refresher on topics similar to those learned in OS1 class. The authors give you good advice on topics such as time management, test taking and developing relationships and their teaching methods include quizzes, exercises and textual learning. This is a good way to get acclimated to LIU!

Misc.

The Pharmacy Student Companion , 1997, Daniel Albrant and Linda R. Hartack

This book is perfect for students wondering about the pharmacy field, current pharmacy students thinking about further education and graduates on their way to their first jobs. The American Pharmaceutical Association produced this book along with several other established pharmaceutical organizations and the in-depth research and listings reflect that. This could easily be your first resource for finding out about the profession and all of the resources associated with it.

Your Attitude is Showing , 8 th edition, Elwood N. Chapman

This interesting and unique book relies on the premise that your attitude influences and has a direct impact on your career success. The author writes that human relations is the key to career success and that it is important to learn how to handle difficult problems as they arise. Throughout the book there are examples of ways to build and maintain relationships in positive directions. There are also examples of how to make a difficult work to your benefit. This book is helpful no matter where you are in your career!