Check Out @ Your Library
In our Catalog do a Subject search for Personality tests or Vocational interests - Testing to find books like the following:
I Don't Want to Go to College by Call Number: 650.1 HUTISBN: 9781937589011Publication Date: 2012-11-20
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko by Call Number: 650.14 PINISBN: 9781594482915Publication Date: 2008-04-01
To research specific careers, search our Catalog by Keyword for: Vocational guidance, Vocational interests, or the name of the career you are interested in (it is better to be very general in your search terms; for example: food career).
Top 100 Careers Without a Four-Year Degree by Call Number: 331.702 SHAISBN: 9781593577841Publication Date: 2011-08-01
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Building Your Career by Call Number: 650.14 MERISBN: 9780307719560Publication Date: 2012-04-03
More Books
Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice by Call Number: 364.024 SHEISBN: 9781442254305Publication Date: 2016-01-21
Secrets of Successful Inventing by Call Number: 600 SECISBN: 9780757004070Publication Date: 2014-10-15
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Self- Assessment: Examining Your Skills, Interests, and Personality
Before you start researching a career, take time to assess yourself to discover what types of careers are a good fit to your skills, interests, and/or personality. Self-assessments can also help you discover what skills you need to develop to pursue a specific career.
Here are some free self-assessments available on the internet:
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
A comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video. NC Live resource. Library Card required. - Career One Stop
For best results, meet with a professional who has expertise using assessment tools. Counselors at most schools and American Job Centers can help you use and interpret results. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. - Interests Assessments
The Interest Profiler (career interest assessment) helps you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work.
Explore Your Options: Research Types of Careers
Learn how to research careers at the Goodwill Community Foundation's website gcflearnfree.org, a free learning website that provides tutorials on many work-related subjects.
Once you have an idea of what type of career you are interested in, it is time to learn about required skillsets/education, pay ranges, and job outlook.
- Occupational Outlook HandbookAnnually updated government website that provides short descriptions of jobs, including the training needed, pay ranges, and sources of more information. U.S. Department of Labor website.
- O*NET OnlineO*NET OnLine is a government resource with detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
50 Best Jobs for Your Personality by Call Number: 331.702 SHAISBN: 9781593579104Publication Date: 2012-01-01"Part I: Overview of Personality and Career" & "Part II: What's Your Personality Type? Take An Assessment".
150 Best Jobs for Your Skills by Call Number: 331.702 SHAISBN: 9781593578985Publication Date: 2012-02-01
Career Planning for the Disabled
- EOP's Diversity and Inclusion Career CenterJob board that connects employers dedicated to hiring a diversified workforce with qualified job seekers in all career backgrounds.
Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities by Call Number: 650.14 RYAISBN: 9781593578138Publication Date: 2011-02-01
Mploy - a Job Readiness Workbook by Call Number: 331.702 MCMISBN: 9781785927300Publication Date: 2017-10-19
Career Planning in the Arts
Changing Careers
In our Catalog do a Subject search for Career changes to find books like the following:
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022 by Call Number: 650.1 BOL 2021ISBN: 9781984860347Publication Date: 2021-12-14
Starting Your Career As a Freelance Editor by Call Number: 808.02 EMBISBN: 9781581158908Publication Date: 2012-03-01
