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ALTERNATIVES TO THE PEACE CORPS, A Directory of 3rd World & U.S. Volunteer Opportunities, A. Olson, editor, Food First Publishers, CA, 1994.  Gives reasons for volunteering, covers many organizations that need volunteers both U.S. and abroad.

CAREER AMERICA, FEDERAL CAREER DIRECTORY, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, June 1990.  A contemporary guide for those seeking information about Federal career and employment opportunities.  Covers all departments, benefits, areas for study for college students.

CAREER COACH, Kleiman, Carol, Dearborn Financial Publ. Inc., Dearborn, IL, 1994.  Savvy insider tips and practical advice in a witty conversational manner, for people just starting out or looking to improve.  Tells how to navigate the ups and down of your career.

THE CAREER CONNECTION FOR COLLEGE EDUCATION, A Guide to College Education & Related Career Opportunities, Rowe, Fred A., Ed.D., Jist Works, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, 1994.  Help in determining goals, selecting a college, finding a major, deciding on a career and beginning a career path.  Two indexes list majors and page numbers and 1,000 careers and page numbers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Facts on File, Inc., NY, 1995.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ART, Susan H. Haubenstock & David Toselit, Facts on File, Inc., NY, 1994.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, Shelly Field, Facts on File, Inc., NY 1995. 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THEATER & THE PERFORMING ARTS, Shelly Field, Facts on File, Inc., NY, 1992.

CAREER PLANNING GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, International Careers Consortium, Washington, D.C. 1993.  Intended to help non-US students to understand job search techniques in this country and how to return to the home culture.

CAREER TECH, Student Handbook.  Nord, Dennis, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/ Hunt Publ. Co., 1994.  Syllabus of course included.  Covers newsletter, lectures, guide to evaluation, grading, readings presentations.  Resources:  career checklist, survival strategies.

CAREERS IN CRIMINOLOGY, Morgan, Marilyn, Lowell House, NTC/ Contemporary Publ. Group, Il, 2000.  Identifies wide variety of kinds of jobs available: from uniformed officers to highly skilled forensic investigators of crimes.

CAREERS FOR COMPUTER BUFFS & OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL TYPES, Eberts, Marjorie & Giser, Margaret, VGM Career Horizons, NTC Publ. Col., Lincolnwood, IL, 1994 (1996 printing).

CAREERS FOR CYBERSURFERS & OTHER ONLINE TYPES, Eberts, Majorie & Lesley, Rachel, VGM Career Horizons - NTC Contemporary Publ. Co., Chicago, 1998.  Includes careers in providing access to the Internet; outfitting companies with computer hardware; developing software; helping companies do business on the Internet; working as a webmaster; providing services and selling products.

CAREERS FOR MUSIC LOVERS & OTHER TUNEFUL TYPES, Johnson, Jeff, VGM Career Horizons, NTC Publ. Co., Lincolnwood, IL, 1997.

CAREERS FOR THE STAGESTRUCK & OTHER DRAMATIC TYPES, Mauro, Lucia, VGM Career Horizons, NTC Publ. Co., Lincolnwood, IL, 1997.  Covers “backstage” jobs.

CAREERS IN ADVERTISING, S. William Pattis, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1990.

CAREERS IN ACCOUNTING, Gloria L. Gaylord & Glenda E. Ried, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1991.

CAREERS IN BUSINESS, Lila B. Stair & Dorothy Domkowski, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1992.

CAREERS IN CHILD CARE, Marjorie Eberts & Margaret Gisler, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1994.

CAREERS IN COMMUNICATIONS, Shonan F.R. Noronka, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1994.

CAREERS IN COMPUTERS, Lila B. Stair, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1996.

CAREERS IN EDUCATION, R.A. Edelfelt, VGM Career Horizons (Division of National Textbook Co.), 1988.  Valuable practical guidance for those seeking careers in education.  Various areas of education, job description, education and certification requirements.  Lists professional organizations bibliography.

CAREERS IN EDUCATION, Roy A. Edelfelt, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1993.

CAREERS IN ENGINEERING, Geraldine O. Garner, Pub. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1993.

CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENT, Michael Fasculo & Paul Walker, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1995.

CAREERS IN FINANCE, Trudy Ring, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1993. 

CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT, Mary Elizabeth Pitz, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1994.

CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE, Barbara Swanson, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1995.

CAREERS IN HIGH TECH, Nick Basta, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1992.

CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, Edward J. Halloran, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1996.

CAREERS IN LAW, Gary Munneke, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1992.

CAREERS IN MARKETING, Lila B. Stair, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1995.

CAREERS FOR NUMBER CRUNCHERS, VGM Career Horizons, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, Rebecca Burnett, 1994.

CAREERS IN SCIENCE, Thomas A. Easton, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, Illinois, 1990.

CAREERS IN SOCIAL & REHABILITATION SERVICES, Geraldine O. Garner, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, 1994.

CAREERS IN TEACHING HANDBOOK, Haselkorn, D. & Calkins, A., Recruiting New Teachers, Inc., MA, 1993.  Contains information of the profession, how to prepare for license and/or certificate, opportunities in this field, and how to find a job.

CAREERS FOR BOOKWORMS AND OTHER LITERARY TYPES, Eberts, Marjorie and Gisler, Margaret, VGM Career Horizons of NTC Publishing Co., 1990.  Contains useful advice for people who want jobs involving lots of reading, research, even a little writing.  Some workplaces: libraries, publishing houses, film studios, government agencies, think tanks, corporations, bookstores, and schools.  Case histories of workers telling likes and dislikes about their jobs, giving practical advice.

CHOOSING A CAREER IN THE LAW, Rakoff, Dena O., Office of Career Services, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA 1991.  Includes an overview of the profession, interviewing techniques, the study of law, and the application process.

COLLEGE MAJORS AND CAREERS, A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning, Phifer, Paul, Rev. Edition, Ferguson Publ. Co., Chicago, 1997.  General definition of major fields, types of work reported by graduates with that major indicating employment.

DIRECTORY OF EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAM - 1997-98 APPROVED FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS & DEPENDENTS, State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Program, 1996.  This agency approves programs of education and training offered in Maine to those who qualify for GI Bill benefits.  Organized by varying types of institutions and programs.

DISCOVER THE CAREER WITHIN YOU, 4th edition, Carney, C.G. and Wells, C.F., Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., 1995.  Will help you acquire skills and attitudes to plan for and manage career changes.  Gives broad view of how work meets our life needs.  Focus covers many ideas: self-awareness, career development, personal qualities, etc.

EDUCATOR’S GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVE JOBS AND CAREERS, Krannich, Ronald L, Ph.D., Impact Publications, Woodbridge, VA, 1991.  Outlines a practical plan of action in career exploration and job search -- especially for educators who want to change careers.

FEDERAL JOBS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, edited by Smith, Russ, Ph.D. Impact Publications, Manassas Park, VA, 1996.  Covers entry level jobs, how to find out about vacancies, kinds of jobs available, agencies that recruit.  Also gives some guidance on creating job application packet.

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS, Copyright: P. McClish, 1990, 7th printing, 1996.  Employment guide listing 33 law enforcement careers in federal government including how to apply.

FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER, Entry-level Resumes for Any Major, Asher, Donald.  Berkeley, California: Ten Speed Press, 1992.  “This book is for all students on any level who wish to have a career instead of a series of jobs.”  Most of resume section apply to everyone but sections included deal with technical resumes and vitae on designing and producing a compelling presentation.  Well organized to give just what you’re looking for.

GALLERY OF BEST RESUMES a Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers, David F. Noble, JIST Works, Inc., IN, 1994.  New angle is that these are all written by professional resume writers.  The collection covers many careers and multiple styles.  Could be very helpful.

GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, AN OVERVIEW, 32ND EDITION, BOOK 1, Peterson’s Guides, NJ, 1998.  Complete information of all graduate programs and degrees at more than 1600 institutions, faculty research specialties, and listings by field academic centers and institutes.

GRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDE, 24th Edition, Castrovilla, M., Editor, Myles Ridder, Publisher, 1997 & 1998.  Comprehensive guide to doctoral, master’s and professional degree programs.

GREAT JOBS FOR SOCIOLOGY MAJORS, Lambert, Stephen, VGM Career Horizons, NTC/Contemporary Publ. Co., 1997.

GOOD WORKS, A Guide to Careers in Social Change, Edited by Donna Colvin, Barricade Books, NY, 1994.

GREAT JOBS FOR BUSINESS MAJORS, Lambert, Stephen, VGM Career Horizons, NTC/Contemporary Publ. Co., Lincolnwood, IL, 1996.

GREAT JOBS FOR COMMUNICATION MAJORS, Blythe Camenson, VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1995.

GREAT JOBS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS, Goldberg, Jan, VGM Career Horizons-NTC Contemporary Publ. Co., Chicago, 1997.  Choices are: ideal location, standard of living, and identifying best employers, exploring career paths.

GREAT JOBS FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS, Geraldine O. Garner, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1995.

GREAT JOBS FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS, Geraldine O. Garner, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1996.

GREAT JOBS FOR ENGLISH MAJORS, Julie DeGolan & Stephen Lambert, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1994.

GREAT JOBS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE MAJORS, Julie DeGolan & Stephen Lambert, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1995.

GREAT JOBS FOR HISTORY MAJORS, Julie DeGolan & Stephen Lambert, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1995.

GREAT JOBS FOR LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS, Camenson, Blythe, VGM Career Horizons, NTC/Contemporary Publ. Co., Lincolnwood, IL, 1997.

GREAT JOBS FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS, Julie DeGolan & Stephen Lambert, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1995.

GREEN AT WORK, Finding a Business Career That Works for the Environment, Susan Cohn, Island Press, Washington, DC, 1995.

(THE GUIDE TO) CAREERS IN SPORTS, Len Karlin, E.M. Guild, Inc., NY, 1995.

GUIDE FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPLORATION, Harrington, T.F., and O’Shea, A.J., Editors, National Forum Foundation, American Guidance Service, Publ., 1984.  Designed for the purpose of helping people enter professions; in order to do this they must see themselves realistically and relate their interests, skills, and aptitudes to positions in the job market.

THE HANDBOOK OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS, Porter Sargent Publishers, Inc., 1989.  Information on 1900 private schools throughout the U.S.

THE HANDBOOK OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS, Porter Sargent Publishers, Inc., 1995.  Excellent source of information on over 1900 schools arranged by section of the country.  Indexed.

THE HARVARD COLLEGE PREMEDICAL GUIDE, Office of Career Services, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA 1991.  (Author:  Gelberman, G. Sarah)  Includes key date on the decision making process, premedical preparation, course requirements, and admissions process.

THE HARVARD GUIDE TO CAREERS, Leape, Marths & Vacca, Susan, Office of Career Services, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA 1995.  Stresses the changing nature of careers and how to best explore them, decision making, job search, and transition.

THE HARVARD GUIDE TO CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, Wehnes, L.B., forward by Galbraith, J. Kenneth, Office of Career Services, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA 1992.  Discusses not only Washington openings but those in state and local governments.  Aids in decision making; offers a great diversity of actual experience of most thoughtful and distinguished contributors.

HEP HIGHER EDUCATION DIRECTORY, Higher Education Publications, Inc., Washington, D.C., 1990.   Contains listings of accredited institutions of post-secondary education, which meet the U.S. Department of Education eligibility requirements.

HERO CONNECTIONS (Higher Education Resource Outreach), Maine Education Services, Portland, ME, 1994. General reference guide to who’s who in professional outreach in Maine.  A directory to assist in supporting Maine people reach for further education by “connecting” with other professionals committed to the same mission.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAREER, Schrank, Louise W., VGM Career Horizons, NTC/Contempory Publ., Co., 1997.  Looks at career choice as a changing life path.  Practical approach to evaluating self along with various career jobs.

HOW TO WRITE WINNING PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL, Stelzer, Richard J., Second Ed., Peterson’s Guides, Inc., Princeton, NJ, 1993.  Information and suggestions to make your preparation of your statement easier.  Includes revealing interviews with admission professionals disclosing what they look for.

INDEX OF MAJORS, 1981-82, the College Board Publications, 1981.  An easy-to-use resource for students who know what they want to study.  385 major fields of study and the colleges, state by state, that currently offers them.

INDEX OF MAJORS AND GRADUATE DEGREES, College Entrance Examination Board, New York, 1996.  Gives help in finding the college that offers the particular fields of study you are interested in and that is in a suitable location.  Over 600 majors listed; colleges listed by state.

ISS DIRECTORY OF OVERSEAS SCHOOLS, 1999-2000 Edition, International School Services, 1994.  Complete reference to international education and educational opportunities for English-speaking elementary and secondary school students.  Describes faculty and enrollments, tuition schedules and academic programs.

JOBS AND CAREERS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, Krannich, Ronald, Ph.D., Krannich, Caryl, Ph.D., Impact Publication, Manassas Park, VA, 1996.  Nonprofit world is growing.  This book will offer background on organizations, types that your capabilities may fit, job search techniques, etc.

MAINE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY, 1991-92, Tower Publishing Inc., 1992.  Supplement to the Maine Register.  Directories of businesses listed alphabetically, listed by product or service, and categories also listed (with page references).

MAJOR DECISIONS: A GUIDE TO COLLEGE MAJORS, 3rd edition, Blumenthal, Richard A., MS, NCC, Despres, Joseph, Ed.D., Wintergreen Orchard House, Inc., New Orleans, LA, 1996.  Well-organized guide describing 159 most popular majors found in U.S. colleges - each concise on one page.  Will help student to select right college for his interest.

MILITARY CAREERS, Department of Defense, Washington, DC, 1995-1998.

MANUAL ON THE PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION, 6^TH Ed., Natl’l Assoc. of State Directors of Teacher Educ & Cert, Publishers, Kendall/Hunt Publ. Co., Dubuque, IA, 2001.

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM ANNUAL CATALOG OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS, (2 copies).  A summary of specialized and graduate degree programs available at reduced tuition to New England residents at the region’s public colleges and universities through New England Regional Student Program.

NATIONAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ARTISTS, W. Christensen & C. Slean, editors, National Resource Guide for Artist Placement (NNAP), CA, 1992.  Guide to organizations and publications essential to artists, comprehensive introduction to over 700 arts organizations in the US and abroad lending support to artists, concise descriptions to over 1000 trade publications ... all art forms.

THE 2000 BACK DOOR GUIDEBOOK TO SHORT-TERM JOB ADVENTURES, M. Landes, Adventure Short-term Work Experiences, Moonlight Publishers, 2000.

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK, Jist Works, Inc., IN, 1998-1999.  (Developed by the Dept. of Labor.)  Accurate and up-to-date descriptions for all major jobs.  250 jobs, covering about 90% of all workers.  Labor market trends plus information on earnings, training, skills required, advancement opportunities, and more.

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK, U.S. Department of Labor, 2002-03, Jist Works,  Government’s premier publication on career guidance, provides essential information about prospective changes in the world of work and the qualifications that will be needed by tomorrow’s workers.

(Enhanced) OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK, 3rd Edition, Jist Works Publ., IN, 2000.  (Developed with data from Dept. of Labor).  Includes all job descriptions from O.O.H. plus thousands more from the O*NET and Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

ONE HUNDRED JOBS IN SOCIAL CHANGE, Jebens, Harley, Macmillan-USA, NY, 1996.  Covers job description, salary, prospects, qualification and characteristics needed to enjoy job.  Also includes personal story of job holder in each category.

ONE HUNDRED JOBS IN TECHNOLOGY, Hawkins, Lori and Dowling, Betsy, Macmillan-USA, NY, 1996.  Covers job description, salary, prospects, qualifications and characteristics needed to enjoy job.  Also includes personal story of job holder in each category.

ONE HUNDRED JOBS IN WORDS, Meyer, Scott A., Macmillan-USA, 1996. Covers job description, salary, prospects, qualifications and characteristics needed to enjoy job.  Also includes personal story of job holder in each category.

OPPORTUNITIES IN COUNSELING & DEVELOPMENT CAREERS, Neale J. Baxter, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1994.

OPPORTUNITIES IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT CAREERS, Wm. J. Traynor & J. McKenzie, Publ. VGM Career Horizons, IL, 1994.

OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS MEDICINE CAREERS, Heitzmann, Ray, VGM Career Horizons, NTC Publ. Co., Lincolnwood, IL, 1992, 1995 printing.  Help in the search for your place in sports medicine.  Covers leading centers for training, listed in easy-to-use form.

AN OVERVIEW GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, 1994, 28th Edition, Annual Guides to Graduate Study:  Book I, Peterson’s Guides, Princeton, NJ, 1993.  Contains information on institutions’ graduate and professional program in U.S. as well as territories, and Canadian, Mexican, European, and African (those that are accredited by U.S. accrediting bodies.)

PETERSON’S GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, An Overview, 1996, Book 1 of Peterson’s Annual Guides to Graduate Study, Princeton, NJ.  Covers how to apply, financing, tests required, accrediting agencies, directories of programs and institution (profiles).

PETERSON’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN BIOLOGICAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, 1992, Book 3, Peterson’s Guides, Inc.  Includes advice on applying, financial aid, test required, accreditation agencies; directories of institutions with such programs divided into sections (e.g. biomedical, anatomy, biophysics, microbiology, physiology, radiation, zoology, etc.)

PETERSON’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES, 1992, Book 2, Peterson’s Guides, Inc.  Includes advice on applying, financial aid, test required, accreditation agencies; directories of institutions with such programs divided into sections:  e.g. applied arts and design, architecture, criminal justice, environment, etc.

PETERSON’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS, 1992, Book 4, Peterson’s Guides, Inc.  Includes advice on applying, financial aid, test required, accreditation agencies; directories of institutions with such programs divided into sections: e.g. earth and planetary sciences, meteorology, marine sciences, physics, etc.

PETERSON’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCES, 1992, Book 5, Peterson’s Guides, Inc.  Includes advice on applying, financial aid, test required, accreditation agencies; directories of institutions with such programs, divided into sections:  e.g. engineering, chemical, biomedical, computer, food, geological, mining, mechanical, etc.

PETERSON’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, HEALTH & LAW, 1992, Book 6, Peterson’s Guides, Inc.  Includes advice on applying, financial aid, test required, accreditation agencies; directories of institutions offering such programs, divided into sections: business (advertising, human resources, industrial administration, etc.); Education (languages, early childhood, social sciences, special education, etc.); Health Care (chiropractic, allied professions, dentistry, medicine, nursing, public health, etc.); Law.

PETERSON’S GUIDE TO FOUR YEAR COLLEGES, 1989, Andrea E. Lehman, Editor, Peterson Guides, 1988.  Comprehensive guide to all accredited four year colleges.  Includes information on admissions, financial aid, tests, majors, as well as maps and directories.

PETERSON’S JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS MAJORS, 1998 Edition, Peterson’s, Princeton, N.J. 1997.  Vital information on 2000 major employers.  Includes company profiles in many fields: accounting, banking, market research, sales, etc.  Includes information on finding, researching and keeping your ideal job.

PETERSON’S JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS, 1998 Edition, Peterson’s, Princeton, NJ, 1997.  Provides vital information on 2000 major employers with employer profiles, features “alternatives to full time employment: and “International Assignments”.  This is not and all-inclusive list.  Includes hints on changing requirements in today’s changing markets.

PETERSON’S JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH AND SCIENCE MAJORS, 1998 Edition, Peterson’s, Princeton, NJ, 1997.  Covers 2000 employers in major fields: nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, managed care hospital administration, pharmaceutical sales.  Includes information on alternatives and international opportunities.  Helpful index.

PETERSON’S: GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, AN OVERVIEW - 2000, Book 1, Peterson’s Guides, Inc.  Includes advice on applying, financial aid, tests required, accreditation agencies; directories of programs by field, institutions, degrees; in depth essays on institutions.

STATE & REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE U.S., Columbia Books, Inc., Publ., Washington, DC, 11th Edition, 1999.  Includes 7400 trade associations, professional societies, labor unions and similar groups representing members on a statewide or multi-wide level.  These non-profit voluntary, cooperative organizations provide learning opportunities.  Covers the history, programs, publications, meetings, and conventions.

TEACH ALASKA’S GUIDE FOR LIVING AND TEACHING IN ALASKA, Bajczyk, William R., Director, Teacher Alaska, 1997.  Written by a person of Alaskan experience to help interested job hunters in getting an Alaska certificate, in understanding what life is like, and the best way to obtain a teaching or administration position.

TEACHER TESTING REQUIREMENTS 1997, Educational Placement Consortium, Annual.  Covers current requirements in all 50 states and District of Columbia.

THE ADAMS JOB ALMANAC 1994, Bob Adams, Inc., Holbrook, MA 1994.  Nationwide career opportunities and strategies: names and addresses of over 10,000 firms and organizations; information on what employers want from applicants; industry forecasts; usual advice on resumes and interviews, etc.

THE APPLE BOOK FOR MAINE RESIDENTS, New England Board of Higher Education [www.nebhe.org.] 2001-02 Catalog of undergraduate and graduate majors available with a tuition break at state colleges and universities in CT, MA, NH, RI, and VT.

THE JOB HUNTER’S FINAL EXAM (with all the answers), Thomas M. Camden, Surrey books, IL, 1990.  Take the test; read the answers; take the test again.  The author says you’ll be amazed at how much you learned.

THE NASDTEC MANUAL ON THE PREPARATION & CERTIFICTION OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL, 6^th Edition, 2002, published by National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, Annual.  Useful to those who wish basic information about certification requirements and policies in any state.  Covers requirements for teachers, administrators, support services personnel; fees; special education; examinations; teacher training institutions; support systems for beginning teachers.

THE PERFECT PORTFOLIO FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS (HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A CREATIVE BOOK THAT SELLS), Sequin, Marilyn, The Career Press, Hawthorne, NJ, 1991.  Written for anyone preparing for a career in communications or visual arts.  How to arrange samples, where to get samples, organizing for a job-winning portfolio.

THE STUDENT GUIDE TO MASS MEDIA INTERNSHIPS, Vol. 1 - Print, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO 1997.  Organizations offering internships are listed.  Advice on how to apply and what applications should include.

THE STUDENT GUIDE TO MASS MEDIA INTERNSHIPS, Vol. II, Broadcast, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1997.  (Claxton, R.H.)   An annual guide companion to the Print edition that stresses organizations offering internship in all the broadcast areas: networks and programming, TV and Radio.  Good hints on how to apply and gain access.

THE TEACHING OVERSEAS INFORMATION HANDBOOK, Robert Barlas; edited by Mary Rabbitt, International Schools Service, 1994-95 edition.  Presents topics on making a decision to teach overseas, on how to find a job, on what to do before leaving, and how to find more information.

THE TEACHER’S ALMANAC, edited by Sherwood Harris & Lorna B. Harris, Facts on File Publications, NY, 1986.  Filled with vital statistics, as well as informative and entertaining essays.  The most complete one-stop reference to the teaching profession.  Includes higher education, finances, school districts and enrollments, books, tests, and computers, state rankings, teacher salaries, student performance, awards and achievements, issues and challenges.

200 LETTERS FOR JOB HUNTERS, William S. Frank, Ten Speed Press, CA, 1993.  In two pages the author lays out the method he thinks is most helpful to the hunter.  Then follows the letters that will fit most situations.

WHERE TO START CAREER PLANNING, Essential Resource Guide for Career Planning and Job Hunting.  Lindquist, Carolyn Lloyd and Diane June Miller, editors.  Princeton, NJ: Cornell Univ. Career Ctr, (distributed by Peterson’s Guides, Inc. 1991-1993 edition).  Where to start, 20 broad career fields, financial aids, and resources for minorities, disabled, and those without 4 year degrees.

WORLD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY, World Chamber of Commerce Directory, Inc., 1993.  Includes entire U.S. chambers, tourism boards, convention and visitors bureaus and economic development organization.   Also Canada, American chambers abroad, foreign tourist bureaus and chambers, and foreign chambers in the U.S.  Also U.S. government information: congress, diplomatic service and embassies.

Update 10/25/02