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Career Corner: Career Resources in Business
The Career Corner provides a wide range of resources designed to help students: prepare for a job interview; land an internship; or develop a customized list of companies.
Specific Industry Guides
Finance
General Career Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed earnings expected job prospects what workers do on the job working conditions In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and other related data. TIP: The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years. Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance REF HF 5381 .E52 Volume 1 covers industry overviews. Volumes 2-4 cover individual job descriptions. This set covers more than 900 careers, giving a general description of the job or career field, the personal and professional requirements, salary statistics, work environment, future outlook for the field, and sources for more information.
Effective Interviewing and Communication Skills
Books We are judged, fairly or unfairly, by the words we use. Effective communication is essential in today's information age. It is imperative that you understand the importance of integrity and truthfulness in communication. The Kennedy Library owns many excellent books on business presentations and effective communication. To locate books on this topic search PolyCAT (online catalog) by subject. Suggested subjects include: Business Communication Business Presentations Communication Communication in Management Nonverbal Communication Public Speaking Written Communication Here are a few sample books: The Articulate Executive : Learn to Look, Act, and Sound Like a Leader by Granville N. Toogood. HF5718 .T66 Communicating Today: The Essentials by Raymond Zeuschner P30 .Z47 Communication for Business and the Professions by Patricia Hayes Andrews, John E. Baird, Jr. HF5718 .A745 2005 The Executive's Guide to Winning Presentations by Herman Holtz. HF5718.22 .H65 Hook, Spin, Buzz : How to Command, Attention, Change Minds & Influence People by Garrett Soden HF5718 .S636 Technically Speaking : Proven Ways to Make Your Next Presentation a Success by Jan D'Arcy HF5718.22 .D37
Interview Time. Prepared?
Behavioral Interview Questions Adapted from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, MBA Career Management Practice Questions and Interviewing Tips
Types of Interview Questions Adapted from CollegeGrad.com Question Types
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Boston College Capital University (How To Interview.pdf)

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Frank Vuotto, M.L.I.S., M.A.
Business & Agribusiness Librarian, Faculty
California Polytechnic State University
Robert E. Kennedy Library
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

fvuotto@calpoly.edu