HC Libraries: Big Spring Adult Education: Job and Career Accelerator

Learning Express Library Database

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Job and career information, requires HC email address for registration. Includes practice test for college admissions, US citizenship, GED, and various occupational certifications.

General Career Information

O*Net Online
A site from the U.S. Department of Labor. Gives standardized descriptions of hundreds of jobs. You can search it by the name of a specific job or by general work areas or by skills.
Texas Internship Challenge
The Texas Internship Challenge is a joint partnership among the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, TWC and TEA, to encourage business and industry partners across the state to offer paid internships.
CareerOneStop
Huge amounts of information--specific jobs, information on resumes and job searching, educational opportunities, worker and employer legal rights and regulations, links to many other related web sites. Funded by the U.S. government.
Indeed
This search engine covers many web sites with job listings. The Advanced Search lets you specify part time jobs or internships, among other features. You can sign up so new listings that match your criteria are e-mailed to you.
National Opportunity NOCs: Nonprofit Organization Classifieds
A nationwide listing of jobs in nonprofit organizations. Also, the Career Center and Nonprofit Library have excellent lists of links to related web sites
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Highly recommended as a place to begin searching. Published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Has short descriptions of hundreds of careers, giving required training, likely salary, growth potential, and more.

Source: Austin Community College

Resumes and Cover Letters

A resume is a document used to represent yourself to potential employers during a job search. It includes your name, current contact information, summaries of your employment experience (work history), education, and relevant skills and achievements.

A cover letter (sometimes called an application letter or letter of interest) is sent with a resume. In it, you introduce yourself, identify the position you're seeking, and explain how you are qualified for the position and/or how the employer will benefit from hiring you.

Source: Austin Community College

You may also search the Howard College Library eBook collection or the online book catalog to find books on resumes and cover letters.

For assistance contact the library staff.