Planning for College: Explore Interests
Resources available at the Valley Cottage Library to help teens (and their parents) explore possible career choices, select colleges/universities, and plan the steps needed to achieve admission. It's never too early to begin this journey!
Identifying Career Possibilities
Careers If You Like Problem Solving by ISBN: 9781682825891Publication Date: 2019-08-01When problem solvers encounter mysteries, complications, or seemingly impossible tasks, they don't give in or give up. They search for solutions. Many job options exist for people who like problem solving. They work as cybersecurity experts, biomedical engineers, law enforcement officers, and more. What these and other jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers If You Like Working with Your Hands by ISBN: 9781682825990Publication Date: 2019-08-01People who don't want to sit at a desk all day or don't like the idea of spending years in higher education have thousands of career opportunities available to them. From becoming a makeup artist to learning the plumbing trade, these people use their hands and their minds to get out in the world and do something practical, useful, and enjoyable. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
10 Best College Majors for Your Personality by ISBN: 9781593575472Publication Date: 2008-03-01By choosing a major that fits their personality, college students may improve their career certainty, graduation rates, and even school involvement and satisfaction, according to research. With this new book, students discover their personality type and the 10 best majors that relate to it. A self-assessment helps readers determine their personality type: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. Extensive descriptions of each major include information on typical sequences of high school and college courses, specializations in the major, related Classification of Instructional Programs, full descriptions of related jobs with two- or three-level personality code, work tasks, earnings, growth, openings, verbal and math skill ratings, and other helpful details.
Jobs That Matter by ISBN: 9781593577872Publication Date: 2010-06-01Interest in public service careers has mounted substantially because thousands of people have shifted their focus away from corporate America to pursue jobs that are more secure and meaningful. Jobs That Matter empowers students, job seekers, and career changers to pinpoint the right public service careers for their interests and abilities. Readers will learn how to find great jobs in the local, state, and federal government, as well as in nonprofit or corporate organizations serving the public good.
Jobs by College Majors
Careers If You Like Writing by ISBN: 9781682820100Publication Date: 2016-08-01Technology, it turns out, is making writing ever more essential in the workplace and expanding the number of fields that rely on the written word. Writing is essential to a range of professions from journalism and blogging to law and public relations. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers If You Like Science by ISBN: 9781682820063Publication Date: 2016-08-01If you are curious, analytical and love nearly all the science classes you have taken, there is a career that is sure to suit you--and pay you well. People who like science may work in careers ranging from biomedical engineer to veterinarian and forensic science technician. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers If You Like Math by ISBN: 9781682820049Publication Date: 2016-08-01People with math skills are in demand. Math lovers can choose exciting careers in fields like information technology, construction design, and atmospheric science, among others. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers If You Like History by ISBN: 9781682820025Publication Date: 2016-08-01STEM careers are hot but what if you prefer history to geometry or physics? People with a passion for history land in all kinds of fascinating careers--ranging from museum curators to intelligence analysts. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers If You Like Government and Politics by ISBN: 9781682820001Publication Date: 2016-08-01This book discusses careers for people interested in how government and politics shape daily life in the United States. Careers discussed in this book include staffers who work for members of Congress, journalists, lawyers, social activists, and teachers.
Careers in Music by ISBN: 9781682826836Publication Date: 2019-08-01Countless career opportunities are open to music lovers in entertainment, education, media, and tech. Adaptive arts teachers, music publicists, and video game sound designers are just some of the jobs discussed in Careers in Music. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Exploring Specific Fields
Careers in Social Media by ISBN: 9781682826171Publication Date: 2019-08-01More jobs are being generated in the social media industry than anywhere else. Careers in Social Media takes a deep dive into this thriving sector covering jobs from social media manager and YouTuber to mobile app developer and artificial intelligence engineer. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers in E-Commerce by ISBN: 9781682826119Publication Date: 2019-08-01With online shopping now a way of life for millions of consumers, careers in e-commerce are thriving. Search engine optimization specialists, business analysts, and supply chain managers are just a few of the jobs profiled in Careers in E-Commerce. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers in Info Tech by ISBN: 9781682826133Publication Date: 2019-08-01Demand for information technology workers continues to grow at a pace that is unmatched in other industries. Database administrator, mobile app developer, and cybersecurity analyst are just a few of the jobs discussed in Careers in Info Tech. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers in Online Gaming by ISBN: 9781682826157Publication Date: 2019-08-01The video game industry is booming and career options are growing. Game designers, audio engineers, and game testers are just a few of the jobs profiled in Careers in Online Gaming. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Career Opportunities in Forensic Science by ISBN: 9780816061563Publication Date: 2008-03-01Forensic science is the application of scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge to legal issues. Hence, the field of forensic science is remarkably broad in scope, encompassing everything from art and engineering to medicine and law. Career Opportunities in Forensic Science offers a comprehensive view of careers in the field, with complete information for the 21st century on more than 80 jobs, including Accident Reconstruction Specialist, Computer Forensics Specialist, Crime Scene Investigator, Criminologist, DNA Analyst, Fire Investigator, Forensic Engineer, Forensic Pathologist, Forensic Science Researcher, Forensic Sculptor, Medical Examiner, Prosecuting Attorney.
Careers in Film, TV, and Theater by Call Number: IN STORAGEISBN: 9781682826812Publication Date: 2019-08-01Jobs in the theater and film industries, including those of director, production designer, and stuntperson, are today among the most difficult, as well as some of the more rewarding occupations to obtain. What those jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers in Animation and Comics by ISBN: 9781682826751Publication Date: 2019-08-01There has never been a better time to have a career in animation and comic books. Jobs for web and visual effects animators, comic book artists, and even graphic novelists are opening up thanks to growing demand in industries tied to entertainment and the internet. What these jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Careers in the Culinary Arts by ISBN: 9781682826775Publication Date: 2019-08-01People who are creative and also love food may not realize the large variety of careers that combine both. From chefs and pastry chefs to food stylists, craft brewers, and flavorists, the field of culinary arts offers many exciting choices. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.
Careers in Fashion by ISBN: 9781682826799Publication Date: 2019-08-01People who are passionate about fashion are, by nature, also creative. And they have many career choices that combine those qualities, such as fashion designer, fashion illustrator, retail buyer, and stylist, just to name a few. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.
