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Office Methods Career Research

Reference Books

Occupational Outlook Handbook : REF HD8051 .A62 2016 

Career Information Center: REF HF 5382.5 U5 C32 2014 

Survey of American Industry and Careers: REF HF5382.5.U5 S87 2012

Books to Check Out

Books about general vocational guidance are shelved in the HF 5381-5382 range.

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational GuidanceHF5381 .E52 2011

To find books about specific careers, do an Advanced Search in the online catalog.

  • Use one or more of the following search terms in combination, and choose Subject instead of Keyword from the drop-down menu next to each search box.

Vocational guidance                                   Encyclopedias                      Secretaries, receptionists

Occupations                                                 Handbooks                           Nursing, Law, Advertising, etc.

Job hunting                                                  Dictionaries

Employment forecasting

 

Websites

Occupational Outlook Handbook

  • From Career Groups choose Office and Administrative Support
  • Information includes entry level education; median salary; specific responsibilities

America’s Career InfoNet

  • Click browse occupations link: Office and Administrative Support
  • Choose a state to see a career video and comprehensive profile

O*Net OnLine: Office and Administrative Support Positions

  • Browse by Job Family: Office and Administrative Support
  • Profile includes Tasks; Tools & Technology; Knowledge; Skills & more