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Career and Job Information

Visit the Career Center at Lawson McGhee Library and find many sources to help you plan a career or find a job. Here are just a few.
	Career Information Center This database provides detailed information on specific jobs--what the work is like, the educational requirements, salary expectations, employment outlook, etc. Use your library card number for access; the 13 volume encyclopedia set is also available at Lawson McGhee Library.
	Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance Similar to the Career Information Center, this is another great source of information on specific jobs and careers. It is also available in some of the branches.
	Guide for Occupational Exploration Not sure what the best career is for you? This book will help match your personal interests to potential jobs.

Comprehensive Career & Employment Sources

A revised and updated edition of the #1 best-selling classic on career and employment guidance. Available for check out at many branches. To place a hold click here...

-	CareerOneStop
-	Career Journal
-	Occupational Outlook Handbook

Resumes and Cover Letters

This is just one of many books the library has that will help you write better resumes and cover letters.

-	More books
-	Resumes on the web
-	Cover Letters on the web

Job Interviews

Want to ace that job interview? To improve your chances, check out this book.

-	Interview books
-	Interview tips on the web

Vocation

Moore sees vocation as something beyond mere work or tasks as one of the deep, important, and shaping mysteries of life.

Local Resources

	Yahoo! Hot Jobs - Knoxville If you're looking for a job in the Knoxville area, check out this site.
	Tennessee Career Centers - Knoxville For information on the nearest local Tennessee Career Center, and what it can do for you, go here.
	Unemployment Insurance To find out information on unemployment insurance, how to file, and where the local office is, click here.

Good Sites for Students


	What Do You Like? Career Voyages Kids.gov - Careers

Planning for College


	College Board Princeton Review Peterson's

Good Sites for Older Workers


	Workforce50.com RetirementJobs.com Seniors4Hire.org

Salary Information

	Salary.com Use their Salary Wizard to find salary ranges for specific job titles, within your geographic area.
	Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, find actual employment and wage data at the national, state, and local levels.

Databases

	Reference USA Applying for a job, or have an interview, but don't know much about the company? Use this database to find company facts, links to news articles, and mangement directories.
	General Business File International Use this database for more in-depth research on a company.

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