If graduate school is in your future, Peterson's Annual Guide to Graduate Study will be helpful. It lists graduate schools by program and gives statistics on each department. It also describes areas of research within a department so that applicants can determine which schools support specific areas of interest. It is located at call number L901.P46 2003 in the Reference area of the Library.

If you are wondering what types of jobs are out there, general career guides are available. One example is Occupational Outlook Handbook. It covers careers from Announcer to Zoo Keeper. There are descriptions of the work involved in each career, the training required, the job outlook and the average salary in each field. There is also a discussion of related fields. It is located at call number HF5381.U622 in the Reference area.

There are a number of field specific career guides in the Library. These include such titles as Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry (TT507.V63 2002); Opportunities in Human Resource Management Careers (HF5549.2.U5T73 2002); and Career Opportunities in Casinos and Casino Hotels (HV6711.F54 2000). This type of book will help you to learn more about the work of each field. They are also valuable because they include lists of schools that offer degrees or certificates in the field and lists of related professional organizations.

If a job search is on the horizon, there are many great resources in the Library to assist you. Todd Bermont's book, 10 Insider Secrets to Job Hunting Success (HF5382.7.B465x 2002), claims to provide "everything you need to get the job you want in 24 hours - or less." High Impact Resumes and Letters (HF5383.K7x 2003) offers advice on how to communicate effectively with employers throughout the job search process. Another general resource is How to Say It in Your Job Search (HF5383.K364 2002) by Robbie Miller Kaplan. These books provide a good overview from ways to identify jobs through the follow up after an interview.

If you need help with resumes or cover letters, there are numerous books to choose from. Try Winning Resumes (HF5383.R934 2003) and Winning Cover Letters (HF5383.R93 2003) by Robin Ryan; both offer writing tips and lots of examples to look at.

Finally, if the job interview is stressing you out, take some pointers from The Five-Minute Interview (HF5549.5.I6B39 2002) by Richard H. Beatty. It explains how to take control of an interview and demonstrate that you are the ideal candidate for the job.