Research Guides: Research Majors & Careers: Major & Career Research

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Starting your career research can seem overwhelming. VCU Libraries has the print and online resources you need to get started.

Browse the Student Success collection shelf on the first floor of Cabell Library. This shelf has some career and resume writing books intermixed within items including topics such as study skills, time management, and more. Ask at the first floor Information Desk for assistance in finding other career related items at Cabell Library or online.

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Candid Career
Video library of career information and career planning help. Contains informational interviews with industry professionals in a wide variety of career areas.
IBISWorld
Provides access to industry analysis and research for U.S. industries categorized by NAICS, as well as select Chinese and Global industries organized by sector.

My Next Move
An interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Explore industries through occupations.
O*NET
Detailed job descriptions and job analyses.

Peterson's Test Prep
Information on colleges, technical schools, financial aid, and scholarships. Includes practice exams, certifications, and professional license exams.

VCU Libraries Search
When you are ready to go beyond browsing, search for books covering specific industries. Example: sports and careers (tip: limit your search for books).

Featured Books

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2016
Call Number: Cabell Library Reference - Student Skills Shelf HF5383 .B56 2015
ISBN: 9781607746614
Publication Date: 2015-08-11
Preparing Students for College and Careers
Call Number: Access online
ISBN: 1317221621
Publication Date: 2017-08-22
A Guide for the Idealist
Call Number: Access online
ISBN: 1351618326
Publication Date: 2017-09-01
Kick Start Your Career
Call Number: Access online
ISBN: 1351656864
Publication Date: 2018-03-30
Advance by Gary Burnison
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 1119641764
Publication Date: 2019-10-29
Career pathways : from school to retirement by Jerry W. Hedge and Gary W. Carter
Call Number: E-book
Publication Date: 2020
College for Every Student by Rick Dalton; Edward P. St. John
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 1317334132
Publication Date: 2016-08-12
Search for more books in the Academic and Career Collection on the first floor of Cabell Library.

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