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Project Information

 

 

You will investigate three different careers of your interest.

You will need to find common information about the careers.  Examples include:

Job description

Salary range

Education needed

Typical workday

Related careers

Job outlook

 

Print Resources

 

For print resources, visit the PHS College & Career section.  Some books with good information include the following:

Title

Call Number

Career Information Center

volumes 1-13

CC 331.7 CAR

Careers in Focus series

*Each book looks at a specific career.

varies depending on career

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance

volumes 1-4

CC 331.7 ENC

Exploring Tech Careers

CC 602.3 EXP

Guide of Occupation Exploration

CC 331.7 GUI

Occupational Outlook Handbook

CC 331.7 OCO

Online Resources

 

 

Online resources are the most useful in a project like this.  You need the most up-to-date information will be in the resources below.

 

Resource

Search Advice

Kuder

You have been using Kuder for resource information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Career information published by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Use the search box in the top right of the page.

 

Trial

 

For more information on using the trial, see the librarian. 

This is only available for a limited amount of time.

 

 

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