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Career Resources

Watson Library has a variety of books and ebooks on career resources. The books listed below are a sampling of what we have available in the library - to find more, check our library catalog, or contact us for help!

Now what, grad? : your path to success after college. By Chris Palmer. -- Available through the library catalog as a Book
You majored in what? : mapping your path from chaos to career. By Katharine Brooks. -- Available through the library catalog as a Book
Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance. -- Available through the library catalog as a Book

Job prep databases

For exam prep and practice exams, as well as professional development materials and a wealth of other job prep resources, check out LearningExpress Library and LinkedIn Learning.

LearningExpress Library This link opens in a new window
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
EBSCO also offers their own mobile app experience, click here to learn more.
LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
LinkedIn Learning is only available to patrons who have a Wilmington Public Library card. Wilmington Public Library cards are available for free at the Watson Library during normal business hours.

To access LinkedIn Learning, you will need to have your WPL Library card number and your PIN (last 4 numbers of the phone number used to sign up for your card).

Credo Reference

Credo Reference is our scholarly alternative to Wikipedia. It allows you to search hundreds of reference books on a wide variety of subjects. Use this search box to browse our Jobs & Careers collection, and related titles including:

Teach Yourself: The Ultimate Job Hunting Book

From crafting the perfect CV and finding the job of your dreams, to writing a great cover letter and winning at interview, The Ultimate Job Hunting Book is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success. Short, punchy chapters mean you can read up quickly and start applying what you've learned immediately.

Hodder & Stoughton 2018

The Essential Job Interview Handbook

The 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.

Career Press 2013

Resources on the Web

Indeed

glassdoor

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Occupational Outlook Handbook

U.S. Department of Labor

USAJOBS

Ohio Means Jobs

CareerOneStop

Jobs at Wilmington College

Career Services webpage at Wilmington College

Handshake

(To search for and apply to student jobs at Wilmington College, use Handshake! Any students who are seeking a job at Watson Library should submit an application via this site.)

Internship Program webpage