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Career Planning within your major

  1. California Agricultural Directory.  2006-2007, Kranz, Dave, Editor, 2006, California Farm Bureau Federation
  2. Careers for Animal Lovers and Other Zoological Types.  Miller, Louise, 2001, VGM Career Books
  3. Careers for Environmental Types & Others Who Respect the Earth.  Kinney, Jane and Fasulo, Michael, 2002, VGM Career Books
  4. Careers for Nature Lovers & Other Outdoor Types.  Miller, Louise, 2001, VGM Career Books
  5. Careers for Plant Lovers & Other Green Thumb Types.  Camenson, Blythe, 2004, VGM 
  6. Careers in Focus:  Agriculture.  Ferguson, 2006, Infobase
  7. Careers in Horticulture & Botany.  Garner, Jerry, 2007, McGraw Hill
  8. Careers in the Environment.  Fasulo, Michael, and Paul Walker, 2000, VGM
  9. Careers with Animals.  Pavia, Audrey, 2001, Barron's Educational Series
  10. Careers with Animals.  Shenk, Ellen, 2005, Stackpole Books
  11. Careers with Animals.  Sirch, Willow Ann, 2000, Humane Society of the United States
  12. Careers with Dogs.  Pavia, Audrey, 1998, Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
  13. Careers with Horses -   The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job.  Hogue-Davies, Vicki, 2004, Bowtie Press
  14. Environmental Careers in the 21st Century.  Doyle, Kevin, Editor, 1999, Environmental Careers Organization
  15. Green Jobs, A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment.  Llewellyn, A. Bronwyn, et.al., 2008, Adams Media
  16. Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association ofSanta Barbara & San Luis Obispo, Membership Directory.   2002
  17. How to Launch Your Wine Career.  Thach, Liz and Brian D'Emilio, 2009, Wine Appreciation Guild
  18. Opportunities in Animal & Pet Care Careers.  Lee, Mary and Richard, 2001, VGM
  19. Opportunities in Environmental Careers.  Fanning, Odom, 2002, VGM
  20. Opportunities in Forestry.  Willie, Chris, 2004, VGM Career Books
  21. Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine.  Swope, Robert, 2001, VGM
  22. Outdoor Careers.  Shenk, Ellen, 2000, Stackpole Books
  23. Opportunities in Zoo Careers.  Camenson, Blythe, 1998, National Textbook Company
  24. Wine Career, (How to Launch Your).  Thach, Liz and Brian D'Emilio, 2009, Wine Appreciation Guild

Finding Employers

by function

  1. Bioscience Directory 2004, California edition.  2004, Alexander X, Inc.
  2. California Agricultural Directory.  2006-2007, Kranz, Dave, Editor, 2006, California Farm Bureau Federation
  3. Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association of Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo, Membership Directory, 2002
  4. Hoover's Handbook of American Business 2003.  Vol. 1 Companies A-K; Vol. 2 Companies L-Z. Sutton, George, Editor, 2002, Hoover's Business Press
  5. Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies 2003.  Regent, Nancy, Editor, 2003, Hoover's Business Press
  6. Hoover's Handbook of Private Companies. Talbot, Brush, Rachael, Editor, 2005, Hoover's Business Press
  7. The National JobBank 2005.  2004, Adams Media Corporation
  8. Sports Market Place Directory.  2006, Grey House Publishing.
  9. Vault Guide to the Top Pharma & Biotech Employers.  Pasiuk, Laurie, Editor, 2006, Vault, Inc.

by location

California

  1. Bioscience Directory, 2004 California.  2004, Alexander X, Inc.
  2. Bioscience Directory, 2004 San Diego County Edition.  2004, Alexander X, Inc.
  3. Book of Lists - East Bay.  2008, East Bay Business Times
  4. Book of Lists - Fresno.  2008, Fresno Business Journal
  5. Book of Lists - Los Angeles.  2008, The Los Angeles Business Journal
  6. Book of Lists - North Bay.  2009,  The North Bay Business Journal
  7. Book of Lists - Orange County.  2008, Orange County Business Journal
  8. Book of Lists - Sacramento.  December, 2008, The Business Journal
  9. Book of Lists - San Diego.  2009.  Dec. 2008, The Business Journal
  10. Book of Lists - San Francisco Area.  2009, San Francisco Business Times
  11. Book of Lists - San Jose.  2009, Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal
  12. Book of Lists - Santa Rosa.  2009, North Bay Business Journal
  13. Book of Lists - San Luis Obispo.  Santa Barbara & Ventura, 2009, Pacific Coast Business Times (also weekly newspaper)
  14. California Agricultural Directory.  2006-2007, Kranz, Dave, Editor, 2006, California Farm Bureau Federation
  15. Rich's High-Tech Business Guide to Silicon Valley & Northern California.  2004, Rich's Business Directories
  16. Rich's High-Tech Business Guide to Southern California.  2006, Rich's Business Directories
  17. Rich's Bio-Tech Directory for Northern California - The Directory for Bio-Tech, Bio Medical, R&D and Service Related Firms. 2006, Rich's Business Directories
  18. Rich's Bio-Tech Directory for San Diego County - The Directory for Bio-Tech, Bio Medical, R&D and Service Related Firms. 2007, Rich's Business Directories
  19. Rich's Bio-Tech Directory for Southern California - The Directory for Bio-Tech, Bio Medical, R&D and Service Related Firms. 2006, Rich's Business Directories
  20. Rich's Everyday Sales Prospecting Directory for San Francisco County.  2006, Rich's Business Directories
  21. Riverside and San Bernardino County Technology Directory.  2002, Smith, Zachary C., Editor, 2001, Alexander X, Inc.
  22. Santa Barbara and Ventura County 2002 Technology Directory.  Smith, Zachary C., 2002, Alexander Publishing
  23. San Francisco Bay Area JobBank.  Herman, Erik, Editor, 2004, Adams Media Corporation
  24. Santa Barbara County Industry Guide.  2004, Project Development Company, Inc.
  25. Santa Clarita Valley Industry Guide.  2003, Project Development Company, Inc.
  26. Technology Directory, 2004 San Diego County Edition.  2004, Alexander X, Inc.
  27. Ventura County Industry Guide.  2003, Project Development Company, Inc.

Out of State

  1. Advanced Technology in the Pacific Northwest 2006-2007.  2006, Leading Edge Communications
  2. Albuquerque New Mexico Book of Lists.  2005, New Mexico Business Weekly
  3. Atlanta Business Chronicle 2006-2007.  December 2006, American Cities Business Journals
  4. The Austin Business Journal.  2006, Austin Business Journal
  5. Boston Business Journal Book of Lists.  2007, American City Business Journals
  6. The Chicago JobBank.  2005, Adams Media Corp.
  7. Crain's Chicago Book of Lists.  2007, Crain Communications
  8. Crain's New York Book of Lists.  2007.  Crain Communications
  9. Dallas Business Journal Book of Lists 2007.  Dallas Business Journal
  10. Denver Business Journal.  2006/2007, Denver Business Journal
  11. Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries, 17th Edition, 3 Vols.  2005, Uniworld Business Publications, Inc.
  12. Hawaii Book of Lists.  2007, Pacific Business News
  13. Hoover's Handbook of American Business 2003.  Vol. 1 Companies A-K; Vol. 2 Companies L-Z. Sutton, George, Editor, 2002, Hoover's Business Press
  14. Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies 2003.  Regent, Nancy, Editor, 2003, Hoover's Business Press
  15. Hoover's Handbook of Private Companies. Talbot, Brush, Rachael, Editor, 2005, Hoover's Business Press
  16. Las Vegas Book of Lists.  2008, Las Vegas Business Press
  17. The National JobBank 2005.  2004, Adams Media Corporation
  18. The Phoenix Book of Lists 2007.  Phoenix Business Journal
  19. The Portland Book of Lists 2007.  Portland Business Journal
  20. Puget Sound 2007 Business Journal.  2007, Puget Sound Business Journal
  21. The Seattle JobBank 2004.  Herman, Erik L., 2004, Adams Media Corp.
  22. Vault Guide to the Top Pharma & Biotech Employers.  Pasiuk, Laurie, Editor, 2006, Vault, Inc.
  23. Washington D.C. Book of Lists, 2009, Washington D.C. Business Journal
  24. Washington Information Directory, 2005-2006.  2005, CQ Press

Resume and Job Search

  1. 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search.  Bermont, Todd, Career Press, 2004
  2. 10 Thing Employers Want You to Learn in College.  Coplin, Bill, 2003, Ten Speed Press
  3. 100+ Winning Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions.  Hawley, Casey, 2001, Barron's
  4. 101 Best Tech Resumes.  Block Jay A. and Michael Betrus, 2003, McGraw-Hill
  5. 150 Best Jobs for a Better World. Shatkin, Laurence, 2008, JIST Publishing
  6. 175 High-Impact Resumes.  Beatty, Richard H., 2002, John Wiles and Sons
  7. 200 Best Jobs for Introverts. Shatkin, Laurence, 2008, JIST Publishing
  8. 201 Dynamite Job Search Letters.  Krannich, Ron and Caryl, Ph.D.s, 2001, Impact Publications
  9. 2500 Keywords to Get You Hired.  Block, Jay A. and Michael Betrus.  2003, McGraw Hill
  10. A Foot in the Door.  Hansen, Katharine, 2000, Ten Speed Press
  11. The Academic Job Search Handbook.  Heiberger, Mary Morris and Julia Miller Vick, 2001, University of Pennsylvania Press
  12. Backpack to Briefcase.  Arndt, Terry and John Ricchini, 2004, Life After Graduation, LLC
  13. Behavior-Based Interviewing.  Fitzwater, Terry L., 2000, Thomson
  14. Best Entry-Level Jobs.  Lieber, Ron and Tom Meltzer, 2004, Princeton Review Publishing
  15. Best Resumes and CV's for International Jobs, Your Passport to the Global Job Market.  Krannich, Ronald L. and Wendy S. Enelow., 2002, Impact Publications
  16. Business Etiquette, 101 Ways to Conduct Business with Charm and Savvy.  Sabath, Ann Marie, 1998, Career Press
  17. Campus Career Center's The Job Hunting Guide; Transitioning from College to Career.  Krannich, Ron and Caryl, 2003, Impact Publications
  18. Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional.  Perry, David, 2004, Career Press
  19. Competency-Based Resumes.  Kessler, Robin and Linda A. Strasburg, 2005, Career Press
  20. Cover Letters for Dummies.  Kennedy, Joyce Lain, 2000, IDG Books
  21. Create Your Digital Portfolio.  Amirian, Susan and Eleanor Flanigan, 2006, JIST Works
  22. Delaying the Real World.  Kinder, Colleen, 2005, Running Press
  23. Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type.  Tieger, Paul and Barron, Barbara, 2007, Little, Brown and Company
  24. e-Resumes - A Guide to Successful Online Job Hunting.  Criscito, Pat, 2005, Barron's
  25. The Everything Job Interview Book.  Adams, Bob, 2001, Adams Media
  26. Federal Resume Guidebook.  Troutman, Kathryn Kraemer, 2004, JIST Works
  27. From Biotech to Hollywood: New Career Opportunities in Technology. Benton, Debra A., 2002, Prentice Hall Press
  28. Gallery of Best Resumes.  Noble, David F., 2004, JIST Works, Inc.
  29. Get the Interview Every Time.  Greene Brenda, 2004, Dearborn Trade Publishing
  30. Getting from College to Career. Pollak, Lindsey, 2007, Collins
  31. The Global Resume and CV Guide.  Thompson Mary Anne, 2000, John Wiley and Sons
  32. Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters.  Levinson, Jay Conrad and David E. Perry, 2005, John Wiley and Sons
  33. The Guide to Internet Job Searching.  Riley, Margaret, and Frances E. Roehm, 2004, VGM
  34. High Impact Resumes and Letters.  Krannich, Ronald L., and William J. Banis, 2003, Impact Publications
  35. How to Get Any Job With Any Major. Asher, Donald, 2004, Ten Speed Press
  36. How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job. Whiteman, Lily, 2008, AMACOM
  37. How to Say It In Your Job Search.  Kaplan, Robbie Miller, 2002, Prentice Hall Press
  38. Job Hunting Online. Bolles, Mark, Emery and Richard Nelson, 2008, Ten Speed Press
  39. Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities.  Bolles, Richard Nelson and Dale Susan Brown. 2001, Ten Speed Press
  40. The Job Search for International Students.  2005, UT Video and Photography Center (Videotape)
  41. Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities.  Ryan, Daniel, 2004 JIST Publishing, Inc.
  42. The Job Search Solution.  Beshara, Tony,  2006,  Amacom
  43. Killer Cover Letters & Resumes.  Lurie, Rosanne, and Selena Welz, 2006, Wet Feet, Inc.
  44. Knock 'em Dead.  Yate, Martin, 2008, Adams Media
  45. Lavender Road to Success, The Career Guide for the Gay Community.  Snyder, Kirk, 2003, Ten Speed Press
  46. Marketing Your Liberal Arts Skills in the Interview. July 1994, Rocky Mountain College Placement Association (Videotape) (STAR method - useful for all majors)
  47. Nail the Resume!  Great Tips for Creating Dynamite Resumes.  Krannich, Ron & Caryl, 2005, Impact Publications
  48. Networking for Job Search and Career Success.  Tullier, L. Michelle, Ph.D., 2004, JIST Works
  49. Networking from Scratch.  2006, Video and Photography Center, University of Tennessee
  50. Smash Your Job Market Competition.  Stefanick, Mark, 2003, Career Volunteering, Inc.
  51. Super Job Search.  Studner, Peter K.,  2003,  Jamenair Ltd.
  52. Tapping the Hidden Job Market.  University of Tennessee, 2002, Department of Career Services, (Videotape)
  53. The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search.  Pierson, Orville,  2006,  McGraw-Hill
  54. Transferable Skills:  Using Everything You've Got to Advance.  2003, NaJor Educational Publishing (Videotape)
  55. What Color is Your Parachute?  Bolles, Richard N, 2009, Ten Speed Press
  56. When Reality Hits, What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know.  Barry, Nancy, 2007 Brown Books Publishing
  57. Women for Hire, The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Job.  Johnson, Tory, and Spizman, Robyn, et. al., 2002, Perig

The Interview

  1. 60 Seconds & You're Hired. Ryan, Robert, 2008, Penquin Books
  2. 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions.  Fry, Ron, 2000, Thomson Learning
  3. 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview.  Fry, Ron, 2003, Career Press
  4. 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview.  Kador, John, 2002, McGraw Hill
  5. Common Mistakes People Make in Interviews.  2003, Cambridge Educational (video)
  6. How Would You Move Mt. Fuji?  Poundstone, William.  2003, Little, Brown and Company
  7. Mastering the Case Interview.  Chernev, Alexander. 2007, Brightstar Media
  8. Mastering the Job Interview.  Chernev, Alexander. 2007, Brightstar Media
  9. Monster Careers:  Interviewing.  Taylor, Jeff, 2005, Penquin Books
  10. Perfect Phases for the Perfect Interview.  Martin, Carole, 2005, McGraw-Hill
  11. Rules for the Road - Surviving Your First Job Out of School.  Luppert, Eve, 1998, Perigee Careers
  12. Sweaty Palms:  The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed.  Medley A. Anthony, 2005, Warner Business Books

On the Job

  1. Dale Carnegie's Lifetime Plan for Success.  Carnegie, Cale, 1936, 1998 revised, Galahad Books
  2. Ditch the Flip-Flops.  Landy, Sylvia I., 2007, Keystone Three L.L.C.
  3. How to Succeed in Your First Job.  Holton III, Elwood and Naquin, Sharon, 2001, Berrett-Koehler
  4. Life After Graduation, Financial Advice & Money Saving Tips.  Arndt, Terry, & John Ricchini, 2003, Life After Graduation, LLC
  5. Looking Great at Work.  2002, The Learning Seed (Videotape)
  6. Social Skills Survival Guide.  Moore, June Hines, 2003, Broadman & Holman Publishers
  7. The Seasons of Your Career.  Sanborn, Kathy and Wayne R. Ricci, 2003, McGraw-Hill
  8. Work 101, Freedman, Elizabeth, M.B.A., 2007, Bantam Dell
  9. You're Too Smart for This. Beating the 100 Big Lies about Your First Job. Ball, Michael, 2006, Sourcebooks Inc.

Internships

  1. 2002 Guide to ACA - Accredited Camps. American Camping Association, 2001
  2. Adventures Unlimited.  Dawicki, Ed. C.,  2003, iUniverse Inc.
  3. ARCHEO-Volunteers.  McCloskey, Erin, Editor, 2003, Green Volunteers Publications
  4. The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures.  Landes, Michael, 2005, Ten Speed Press
  5. The Best 109 Internships.  Oldman, Mark and Samer Hamadeh, 2003, Princeton Review
  6. Career Resource Guide for People with Disabilities.  2006, Ferguson
  7. Career Resource Guide for Women and Minorities.  2006, Ferguson
  8. Career Resource Guide to Internships and Summer Jobs.  Turkington, Carol, 2006, Ferguson (2 volumes)
  9. Directory of Experience Opportunities - 2003.  2003, American Chemical Education Division
  10. Gardner's Guide to Internships in New Media 2004. Gardner, Garth, 2002, GGC Inc.
  11. Get Outside!  2002, American Hiking Society
  12. Green Volunteers.  Ausenda, Fabio, Editor, 2003, Green Volunteers
  13. Helping Out in the Outdoors: A Directory of Volunteer Work and Internships on America's Public Lands. 1999, American Hiking Society
  14. Human Rights Organizations & Periodicals Directory 2003-2004.  2003, Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute
  15. The Internship Advantage.  Bravo, Dario and Carol Whiteley, 2005, Berkley Publishing Group
  16. The Internship Bible 2005 Edition. Oldman, Mark, and Samer Hamadeh, 2005, The Princeton Review Publishing
  17. Internships, 2004, Thomson Peterson's
  18. Landing the Internship or Full-Time Job During College.  Peterson, Robert, 2005, iUniverse, Inc.
  19. National Directory of Arts Internships.  Christense, Warren, editor, 2005, National Network for Artist Placement
  20. National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Students 2003-2004.  2003.  Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
  21. New York City Summer Internship Program.  2003, New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
  22. Scoring a Great Internship.  Students Helping Students, 2002, Natavi Guides
  23. Service-Learning, From Classroom to Community to Career.  Watkins, Marie, Ph.D., & Linda Braun, 2005, JIST Life
  24. Studying in Washington:  A Guide to Academic Internships in the Nation's Capital.  Frantzich, Stephen E., 2002, American Political Science Association
  25. Summer Jobs Abroad.  Woodworth, David and Victoria; Pybus, 2004, Vacation Work
  26. Summer Jobs in the USA 2004-2005.  Thomson Peterson
  27. The Wetfeet Insider Guide to Getting Your Ideal Internship.  2003, Wetfeet, Inc.
  28. Work Your Way Around the World.  Griffith, Susan, 2001, Vacation Work

Graduate School Information

  1. America’s Best Graduate Schools.  2009 Edition, U.S. News & World Report
  2. Essays That Will Get You into Business School. Burnham, Amy, et. al., 1998, Barron’s
  3. Essays That Will Get You Into Medical School. Kaufman, Daniel, Chris Dowhan, Amy Burnham, 2003, Barron’s
  4. Essays That Worked for Medical Schools.  Jones, Stephanie and Emily Angel Baer, Editors, 2003, Ballantine Books
  5. Fat Envelope Frenzy. Jager-Hyman, Joie, 2008, Harper
  6. Game Plan for Getting into Graduate School.  Castellucci, Marion B., 2000, Peterson’s
  7. Graduate Admissions Essays, Asher, Donald, 2008, Ten Speed Press
  8. Graduate School Funding Handbook.  Hamel, April Vahle, 2002, University of Pennsylvania Press
  9. Guide to Law Schools - 17th Edition. Barron.  2006, Barron's Educational Series
  10. Health Professions Career & Education Directory.  2007-2008, 2007, American Medical Assn.
  11. How to Get into the Right Dental School.  Rogers, Carla S., 1998, VGM Career Horizons
  12. Med School Confidential.  Miller, Robert and Bissell, Daniel, 2006, Thomas Dunne Books
  13. Medical Professions Admission Guide - Strategy for Success.  Baffi-Dugan, Carol Editor, 2001, National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
  14. Medical School Admission Requirements, U.S. & Canada 2009-2010. 2008, Association of American Medical Colleges
  15. Official Guide to Dental Schools.  2001, American Association of Dental Schools
  16. Perfect Personal Statements.  Stewart, Mark Alan, 2002, Thomson Peterson's
  17. Peterson’s Guide to Nursing Programs, 2007,  2006, Thomson Peterson’s
  18. Peterson's Guides to Graduate Study - 2008 Annual, Peterson's Guides. V.1 Overview; V.2 Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; V.3 Biological Sciences; V.4 Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Environment & Natural Resources; V.5 Engineering and Applied Sciences V.6 Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law & Social Work
  19. Pharmacy School Admission Requirements 2007-2008.  2006, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
  20. Scholarship Handbook. 2009, The College Board
  21. U. S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools, 2009 edition.  2009, U.S. News & World Report