Guides: Careers: Library Resources

Book a PRO: Job & Career Assistance

Book a PRO can help you find resources that will jump-start your career. Our PRO's can introduce you to databases which can help you: work on your resume, find out about numerous careers, and discover available jobs.

Explore Careers

These books can help you get started on researching a new career.

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance
The five-volume Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition is an essential resource for career exploration and planning.
Career Changes Booklist
Use this booklist to get prepared for an upcoming career change.
Career Outlooks Booklist
While preparing for a career change, seeing if your next career is in-demand will be helpful before you make a career move.
Job Hunting Booklist
Use this booklist to prepare for looking for you next job.

OCLS Technology Classes

The Technology Classes are taught at all locations of the Orange County Library System and are free to cardholders - be sure when registering for a class that you select a library location that is convenient for you. If you have any questions, call us at 407.835.7323.

Databases to Find Your Next Career

These databases can help you find the latest salary and occupational outlook or provide you with a career assessment test.

Peterson's Career Prep This link opens in a new window
This database will help with career tools to help find a profession, skills training required, and expectations of a selected career path. You can also create a resume and cover letter, and find advice on career changes, interviewing, and salary negotiations. You can download created resumes into a PDF format.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance This link opens in a new window
This eBook offers a comprehensive overview of 94 industries with more than 750 up-to-date job articles and information on salaries and employment trends.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
This database is broken down into three major areas; job and industry profiles (see the fastest, highest paying, and most in-demand jobs), job-hunting and workplace skills, and provides career and industry resources. Also available with this database is an in-depth career interest assessment, to see what jobs fit your interests.
LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
LinkedIn Learning is an educational resource that has many easy-to-use video tutorials featuring experts on Photoshop, Illustrator, web design, digital video and audio, and much more! You can choose your course by subject, software or author.
LearningExpress Library This link opens in a new window
Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
ResumeMaker This link opens in a new window
ResumeMaker is a premium resume builder and career guide. Having a professional looking resume is just the start of your job search. ResumeMaker provides you with professionally written cover letter examples, in-depth career advice, salary information and job search tools.

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Book a PRO: Job & Career Assistance

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Databases to Find Your Next Career

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