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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
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Careers If You Like Research and Analysis by ISBN: 9781682825914Publication Date: 2019-08-01Careers that incorporate research and analysis as a regular part of the job span multiple fields. Some examples of careers that entail gathering and analyzing information include information security analyst, epidemiologist, environmental scientist, forensic accountant, and paralegal, among others. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders. -
Careers If You Like Social Interaction by ISBN: 9781682825938Publication Date: 2019-08-01Individuals that enjoy and are good at working with others are in demand in a wide range of industries and occupations. Some examples of careers that entail lots of social interaction include social workers, teachers, human resource specialists, hair stylists, and event planners, among others. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders. -
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 the Creative Arts by ISBN: 9781682825952Publication Date: 2019-08-01People who love the creative arts use their talents to work in film, fashion, health care, tech, and many other fields. Careers If You Like the Creative Arts profiles sound engineer, medical illustrator, and UX designer careers among others. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders. -
Careers If You Like to Travel by ISBN: 9781682825976Publication Date: 2019-08-01Young people who are uncertain about their future careers may want to start with what they enjoy or dream about--like, for instance, travel. A wide variety of careers involve travel, from flight attendant to hospitality manager, travel nurse, or ESL teacher. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts. -
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.
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Book of Majors 2018 by ISBN: 9781457309236Publication Date: 2017-07-03The Book of Majors 2018 helps students answer these questions: What's the major for me? Where can I study it? What can I do with it after graduation? Revised and refreshed every year, this book is the most comprehensive guide to college majors on the market. In-depth descriptions of 201 of the most popular majors are followed by complete listings of every major offered at more than 3,800 colleges, including four-year and two-year colleges and technical schools. This is also the only guide that shows what degree levels each college offers in a major, whether a certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate. -
150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs by ISBN: 9781593576233Publication Date: 2008-11-01In a rocky economy, everyone wants a rock-solid career. And you don’t need to trade salary for security. This new book uncovers the 150 most secure, good-paying jobs in good and bad times. A total of 75 lists rank the best recession-proof jobs by pay, growth, and openings, plus by education level, personality type, career clusters/interests, age, part-time work, and self-employment. Bonus lists reveal the most recession-proof metropolitan areas and states, the most recession-proof skills, and the jobs very sensitive to recession. -
You Can Do Anything by ISBN: 9780316548809Publication Date: 2017-08-08In a tech-dominated world, the most needed degrees are the most surprising: the liberal arts Did you take the right classes in college? Will your major help you get the right job offers? For more than a decade, the national spotlight has focused on science and engineering as the only reliable choice for finding a successful post-grad career. Our destinies have been reduced to a caricature: learn to write computer code or end up behind a counter, pouring coffee. Quietly, though, a different path to success has been taking shape. In YOU CAN DO ANYTHING, George Anders explains the remarkable power of a liberal arts education - and the ways it can open the door to thousands of cutting-edge jobs every week.
Jobs by College Majors
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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 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. -
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. -
Career Opportunities in Science by ISBN: 9780816071326Publication Date: 2008-08-01Science is research, experimentation, and discovery. It is also about applying scientific knowledge to solve problems, invent new technologies, and develop new products. Many career opportunities are available in science and technology, from academia and government to biomedicine, health, energy, business, law, and communications. Career Opportunities in Science details more than 90 jobs in the field, including Ecologist, Geneticist, Bioinformatics Scientist, Biochemist, Climatologist, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist, Actuary, Computer Scientist, Information Security Specialist, Crop Scientist, Pathologist, Medical Physicist, Criminalist, Science Writer. -
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 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 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. -
What to Do with Your History or Political Science Degree by ISBN: 9780375766268Publication Date: 2007-09-18Many students major in the Humanities or Social Sciences because they love their chosen academic fields, however few schools provide solid advice about how students can apply their studies to a career. This unique and informative guide directs History and Political Science majors to career paths that will make the most of their educational backgrounds. It includes chapters on further academic study, fellowship opportunities, and understanding career options, as well as practical and detailed job search tips and strategies.
Exploring Specific Fields
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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. -
Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers, Fourth Edition by ISBN: 9781593576028Publication Date: 2008-08-01Explore 100 careers focused on computer and other technologies, assess which ones match your skills, and get the job you want quickly with this authoritative resource. In one time-saving volume, job seekers and students find everything they need to research careers; learn about pay, outlook, education, and skills for the 100 jobs; match their personal skills to the jobs; and take seven steps to land a good job in less time. -
Career Opportunities in Health Care by ISBN: 9780816068289Publication Date: 2007-10-01Health care is among today's fastest-growing and most exciting industries. Between 2004 and 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, more new jobs-about 3.6 million-will be created in health care than in any other industry. Career Opportunities in Health Care, Third Edition details more than 80 jobs in this thriving field, including: Physician Assistant, Optometrist, Nurse-Midwife, Home Health Aide, Social Worker, Patient Advocate, Respiratory Therapist, Nutritional Counselor, EKG Technician, Mental Health Counselor, Personal Trainer, Medical Writer. -
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 ISBN: 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 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.
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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. -
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. -
Becoming a Teacher by ISBN: 9781576856932Publication Date: 2009-08-16Find out with Becoming a Teacher, which provides an insightful overview of the profession, information on specialization areas, salaries and benefits, and an outlook for the profession as a whole. In Becoming a Teacher, you will find: - The pros and cons of teachers' experiences plus a self-test to see if teaching is a career that suits you - A round-up of bachelors and masters programs as well as alternative teacher certification programs - Information on the admissions process, tuition, financial aid, and scholarships - Various job opportunities in the profession, including hiring trends, local, state, volunteer, and substitute teaching positions. -
Opportunities in Museum Careers by ISBN: 9780071467698Publication Date: 2006-09-20Exhibit Your Talents with a Great Career in the World of Museums
Get started in a career that has a future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Museum Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to find a job at a museum.
This career-boosting book will help you:
- Determine the specialty that's right for you, from collections to fundraising to administration
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the museum world
- Find out what kind of salary you can expect
- Understand the daily routine of your chosen field
- Focus your job search using industry resources
Enjoy a great career as a:
curator * marketing director * exhibit designer * researcher * archivist * public relations coordinator
