Jobs and CareersBasicsFinding a career and getting a job are two very different things. But whichever path you choose, you will need some basic skills. The library offers two resources to assist you in preparing for getting yourself into the workforce. 
LearningExpressLibrary
"Learnatest" offers test preparation for a number of different career fields including real estate, teaching, civil service, law enforcement, nursing and cosmetology. They have added a couple of new components aimed at job seekers and people seeking to change careers. One is called "Jobs & Careers," and the other is "Job Search & Workplace Skills." Jobs and Careers takes you directly to the work component you are looking for, whether it is in Civil Service, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing and Allied Health or any of the nine career brackets offered by Learnatest. Job Search & Workplace Skills provides assistance with Business Communication Skills Improvement and Job and Career Success. This includes help with Job Search and Networking Skills, Resumes and Cover Letters, Interviewing and Success on the Job. 
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Based on the Ferguson's Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, the online version offers information on just about every conceivable occupation. The information is similar to that found in the Bureau of Labor Statistic's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which means it is useful for students needing information about careers or actual job seekers. Ferguson's also offers a variety of online assistance for job searching and careers from the ground up: help with cover letters and resumes, with hundreds of sample templates, advice on how to prepare for the job interview, what to say (and not say), how to dress, even a segment on non-verbal communication. Perhaps the best feature, and the thing that sets Ferguson's Careers Online apart, is Career Opportunity News, a bi-monthly newsletter that tracks trends in the labor market. Search for JobsGovernment
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