Zen and the Art of Making a Living: Web and Book Resources

Researching Careers Web Resources

This site provides employment, training, and financial help to job seekers. From the U.S. Department of Labor.

Hosted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Occupational Outlook Handbook Web site is extremely comprehensive, with many careers listed. Each career listing includes descriptions of the nature of work, working conditions, the number of people employed in the field, training requirements, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. This site also includes addresses of professional associations in the field, which you can contact for additional information.

O*Net Online

The O*NET system serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.

Recruiter.com

Recruiter.com career section gives you the tools to explore new careers, groups of careers, as well as individual jobs and professions. You will be able to learn about overall industry trends and developments inside a group of skills and a profession, as well as get a better overall understanding of the long-term potential and best academic and technical experience to acquire and develop.

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center offers information on technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare jobs. Includes detailed career information and career profiles, educational requirements, and salaries. In addition, you can browse interviews with hundreds of professionals who offer candid insight into their own diverse careers.

United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment

Few economic data are as closely watched as measures of employment. The BLS programs listed here provide national totals of the number of employed people and also provide statistics on subjects such as occupational employment and wages, labor demand and turnover, and the dynamic state of the labor market.

Researching Careers Books

101 Careers in Counseling. Shannon Hudges, Phd.
101 Careers in Healthcare Management. Leonard Friedman PhD. and Anthony R. Kovner PhD.
101 Careers in Mathematics. Deanna Haunsperger and Robert Thompson.
101 Careers in Social Work. Dr. Jessica A. Ritter, Ann Obermann PhD., and Kristin Danhoff PhD.
101+ Careers in Public Health. Beth Seltzer.
All You Need to Know about Accounting and Accountants: A Student's Guide to Careers in Accounting. Robert Louis Grottke.
Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower. Cynthia Robbins-Roth.
Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design. Steven Heller and Veronique Vienne.
Becoming a Wildlife Professional. Scott E. Henke and Paul R. Krausman.
Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design. Lee W. Waldrep.
Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music. Angela Myles Beeching.
Build a Career in Data Science. Emily Robinson and Jacqueline Nolis.
Build and Sustain a Career in Engineering. Anindya Chatterjee.
Building a Career in Software: A Comprehensive Guide to Success in the Software Industry. Daniel Heller.
Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the US Foreign Service. Harry W. Kopp and John Naland.
Career in SCUBA: How to Become a Dive Instructor and be Successful. Nick Derutter.
Career Opportunities in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. Susan Echaore-McDavid and Richard A. McDavid
Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You. Robert J. Sternberg, ed.
Careers in Criminal Justice and Related Fields: From Internship to Promotion. J. Scott Harr and Kären M. Hess
Careers in Criminal Justice. Coy H. Johnston.
Careers in International Affairs. Laura E. Cressey and Barett J. Helmer, eds.
Careers In Marketing: The Complete Guide to Marketing and Digital Marketing Careers. Eric Siebert.
Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World. Tara L. Kuther and Robert D. Morgan.
The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports. Glenn M. Wong.
Construction Management JumpStart - The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management. Barbara J. Jackson.
Corporate and Investment Banking: Preparing for a Career in Sales, Trading, and Research in Global Markets. Fidelio Tata.
The ECO Guide to Careers that Make a Difference: Environmental Work for a Sustainable World. Environmental Careers Organization.
Fast Facts for Making the Most of Your Career in Nursing. Rhoda Redulla, DNP RN-BC.
Finding Your Career in Human Services. Shoshana D. Kerewsky.
Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors. Blythe Camenson.
Green Collar Jobs: Environmental Careers for the 21st Century. Scott M. Deitche.
Guide to Non-Traditional Careers in Science: A Resource Guide for Pursuing a Non-Traditional Path. Karen Y. Kreeger.
Handbook of University and Professional Careers in School Psychology. Randy G. Floyd and Tanya L. Eckert, eds.
How To Get A Job In Grand Prix Racing: The Startline for a Career in Motorsport. Richard Ladbrooke.
The Insider's Guide to A Career in Book Publishing. Carin Siegfried.
I'm an English Major Now What? Timothy Lemire.
Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service. Heather L. Krasna.
Launching Your Career in Nutrition and Dietetics: How to Thrive in the Classroom, the Internship, and Your First Job. Kyle Shadix and Milton Stokes, with Catherine Cioffi.
Planning a Life in Medicine: Discover If a Medical Career is Right for You and Learn How to Make It Happen. John Smart, Stephen Nelson and Julie Doherty.
Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads: Finding a Path to Your Perfect Career. Sheila J. Curran and Suzanne Greenwald.
Solving Problems that Matter (and Getting Paid for It): STEM Careers in Social Innovation and Global Sustainable Development. Khanjan Mehta.
Starting Your Career in Sport Entertainment & Venue Management. Steven Taylor and Matthew Garrett.
Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive. David B. Levy.

Zen Book Resources

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