Career Research: Essential Books

Career Services Center

Location:
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Phone: (414) 288-7423
career.services@marquette.edu

Getting started

Below are suggestions for books to consult on specific topics. Some are online, some are not. In addition, there are links to lists of books in the online catalog, MARQCAT ...

Career exploration

What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles
Call Number: HF 5382.7 .B64
Location: Memorial Level 4 Upper
2017 is the most recent edition -- check the MARQCAT record for availability.
What's Your Decision? How to make choices with confidence and clarity : an Ignatian approach to decision making by J. Michael Sparough et al.
Call Number: BV 4509.5 .S7 2010
Location: Memorial Level 1
Publication Date: 2010
Check the MARQCAT record for availability.
You Majored in What? by Katharine Brooks
Call Number: HF 5382.75.U6 B755 2009
Location: Memorial Level 4 upper
Publication Date: 2009
Check Marqcat record for availability.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (Current Year)
The OOH provides job descriptions, prospects, necessary training and education, income, and work conditions. Published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Reports from 1951-present are available (BOOK FORMAT) on the 4th floor of the Memorial Library (call #: HF5381 .O24). Check the catalog for availability.
MARQCAT search: "career changes"
MARQCAT search: "vocational guidance"
MARQCAT search: "success -- psychological aspects"

Networking

Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies by Waldman
Call Number: Online only
Publication Date: 2013
Requires registration for individual account using your Marquette email address.
Since Marquette is NOT in the "Select your institution" drop-down list, click on "Not here? Click here". Then you'll be able to continue.
The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: kick-start your business, brand, and job search by Wayne Breitbarth
Call Number: HD 30.37 B738 2019
Location: Memorial Level 3
Publication Date: 2019
4th edition, updated and expanded.
Check MARQCAT record for availability.
Make Your Contacts Count by Anne Baber; Lynne Waymon
Call Number: Online only
Publication Date: 2007
Unlimited simultaneous users.