Careers Pick of the Week
Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors
Location: Hagerty Careers GN41.8 .C35 2000
Ever wonder what careers are available with a degree in anthropology? This guide provides overviews to career paths such as archaeology, museums and archives, and academia. It also gives information on how to approach the job search through writing a resume and cover letter, networking, researching, interviewing, and more. Packed with information, this small read will help you to choose a career path that’s right for you and teach you how to go after it successfully.
Careers Pick of the Week:
Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers
Call Number: Hagerty Careers GV734.3 .H45 2003
If you are interested in a career in sports and fitness, this guide will open your eyes to numerous opportunities, whether you want to be in the spotlight or behind the scenes. By breaking down each career path, this book gives you a better understanding of the education requirements, salary statistics, and job duties of each. This resource also provides advice from experts about how to make the first steps towards a rewarding and satisfying career.
Careers Pick of the Week:
Get Into Law School: A Strategic Approach
Location: Hagerty Careers KF285 .L35 2004
Are you considering law school? This resource will provide you with all the help you need to get into the law school you want. Admissions officers from prestigous institutions offer their advice, including tips on financing, financial aid, and specialized information for minorities. This guide provides pointers for every aspect of applying to law school. The tips and pointers from this resource will allow you to set yourself apart from other applicants and get into the law school you want!
The NYTimes recently published a really interesting article on the increasing number of American students looking to China to find jobs and internships.
A big draw of working in China, many young people say, is that they feel it allows them to skip a rung or two on the career ladder.
Ms. Berman said: “There is no doubt that China is an awesome place to jump-start your career. Back in the U.S., I would be intern No. 3 at some company or selling tickets at Lincoln Center.”
Click here to read the entire article.
And remember, the SCDC offers stipends to students looking to do an international co-op in China. To find resources on conducting an international co-op search in China, see my research guide!
Careers Pick of the Week:
College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning
Location: Hagerty Careers HF5382.5 .U5 P445 2003
If you’re exploring your career options and need some help, this guide with over 60 college majors that lead to 350 career paths will give you numerous options to consider. This guide is easy to read, as it is divided into small articles on different college majors. Not only does the guide describe what each major is, it also provides occupations, personal skills, and resources that correspond to it. This is a great way to figure out the perfect major for you and to have a look at all of the career paths that major will qualify you for.
Careers Pick of the Week:
Job Hunting Tips for People with Hot and Not-So-Hot Backgrounds
Location: Hagerty Careers HF5382.7 .K696 2005
Job hunting is often frustrating, but this unique book is filled with tips, quizzes, and examples on how to efficiently approach the process. No matter your background or work experience, this book will show you how to emphasize and sell your strengths to potential employers. This book also covers tips on writing resumes, how to network, interviewing skills, and many more important job search topics. So if you’re feeling anxious or frustrated, try this read and gain some tips on how to improve your job hunting methods.
