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Job and Career Resources: Example Resources from Library Databases

EXPLORE! Credo Reference - Reference Articles

Search for individual career fields or options...marketing, entrepreneurship, analyst, etc.

Chef
From: The Oxford Companion to Food
Sales Manager
From: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Systems Analyst
From: Encyclopedia of Computer Science

EXPLORE! Films on Demand - streaming video

Search individual career fields or jobs. Look for the series Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight for a more in-depth look at a wide variety of careers.

NOTE: Be sure to also check YouTube for videos! There's a wide variety of college-related study skills content on YouTube. There are many videos on the same topic, so if you don't like one video look for another that better matches the way you learn.

EXPLORE! Vocations and Careers - magazine articles

Socia Media: Employability Skills for the 21st Century
Techniques(Vol. 94, Issue 6) Publisher: Association for Career and Technical Education, Sept. 2019
Employability Skills Curriculum: Increasing Access to Employment for Students with Disabilities
From: Techniques, Vol. 96, Issue 4, Nov-Dec. 2021
A Different World; Employees Will Find New Processes and Mindsets are Required Post-COVID
Automotive News(Vol. 94, Issue 6938) - June 15, 2020

Vocation and Careers (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
A great tool for students to learn about all aspects of jobs and careers, from required education and training, job searching, and maintaining a career. Content ranges from general career guides to highly specialized industry and trade journals. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.

Links to Job and Career Resources on the Web

Career OneStop: Self Assessments
Your goal should be to find a job that's a good fit. One that meshes with who you are as a person and works with your lifestyle. Self-assessments can help provide a perspective before you start your job search.
City of La Crosse Employment
Watch for employment opportunities in the City of La Crosse.
County of La Crosse Employment
Watch for employment opportunities in La Crosse County.
Indeed
Indeed is the #1 job site in the world! It provides job seekers with free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies.
Job Banks for Every State
Search for jobs throughout the United States.
Job Center of Wisconsin
Use the Quick Job Search box to find jobs in Wisconsin related to Digital Media careers.
O*Net Online
Start by choosing your occupation group from Career Cluster menu. Next choose your desired career from the list. Explore the Summary and Detail tabs to learn about the specifics of the job - skills and abilities needed, as well as activities performed on the job, wages/salary, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Search a category to learn about the field - work environment, job outlook, wages, and more.
Western Tech Career Assessment and Exploration
Are you unsure of what career you want to pursue? Are you wondering if your current program or career is the best option for the future? Spending some time now to discover your personal interests and abilities can get you on the right track by helping you find a career that matches your unique strengths.
Wisconsin Tech Connect
Your online employment connection for employers looking to hire you. This system is available to students and graduates at all 16 Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Create an account and start your job search!

ReferenceSolutions Database for Job Searching

ReferenceSolutions This link opens in a new window
A premier source for business and consumer research data. Contains detailed information on over 15 million companies and over 260 million consumers. Every record can be exported to spreadsheets. A great source for entrepreneurship activities, marketing projects, demographics research, and students seeking employment.