Reference Resources
Reference resources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, etc.) are essential to research. They provide quick facts, topical overviews, and data that may not be found elsewhere. Below is a sample of the BCC libraries' career-related reference books. Those in print format do not leave the library; those online require an active BCC ID to access.
Reference Print Books
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Survey of American Industry and Careers by Call Number: REF HF 5382.5 U5 S87 2012 (6 vols.) (eBook)ISBN: 9781587657689Publication Date: 2012 -
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance by Call Number: REF HF 5381 .E52 2011 (5 vols.)ISBN: 9780816083138Publication Date: 2011 -
Top 100 Careers Without a Four-Year Degree by Call Number: REF HF 5382.5 U5 S525 2012ISBN: 9781593577841Publication Date: 2012
Reference eBooks
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The A-Z of Careers and Jobs"From accountant to zoologist, this new edition of The A-Z of Careers & Jobs offers detailed insights into more than 300 career areas. For those looking for their first job after school or university, or for anyone considering a change of career, the book provides reliable and up-to-date careers advice on a wide range of professions..."
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The Essential Job Interview HandbookThe Essential Job Interview Handbook will help job seekers prepare effectively for interviews and become familiar with different types of interview questions and styles of interviews.
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Key Concepts in WorkClearly and concisely explains the central ideas, debates and theories of work.
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The Young Professional's Survival GuideIn this book, C. K. Gunsalus, a nationally recognized expert on professional ethics, uses short, pungent real-world examples to help people new to the work world recognize the situations that can lead to career-damaging missteps--and prevent them.
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America's Top-Rated Citities 2016: A Statistical HandbookProvides statistical information and other essential data on the top cities currently cited as the best for business and living in the United States.