Books & Audio-Visual
AlleyCat
Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
Full Text? Database Name Vendor Help
yes Company Profiles
Select "Company Profiles" from menu at top of page.
EBSCOhost info
yes Ferguson's Career Guidance Center FactsOnFile info
Magazine & Journal Articles
Full Text? Database Name Vendor Help
yes Academic Search Premier EBSCOhost info
yes MasterFILE Premier EBSCOhost info
yes Business Source Premier EBSCOhost info
yes Regional Business News EBSCOhost info
yes Vocational & Career Collection EBSCOhost info

MasterFILE Premier covers popular and social magazines and journals. It is a good general database useful for many careers. Use other EBSCOhost databases, such as Business Source Premier and CINAHL as appropriate for your career area.

Search Tip: At the main search screen, enter the career name in the first search box. Enter some specific words to limit the search to career related articles. Some words you could enter are:

If there are variations of a word, such as accountANTS and account/ing, put those words together on one line separated by "or."

Putting job outlook on one line will search for the words together as a phrase rather than as separate unrelated words.

Examples:
Line 1: accountants or accounting (in all fields)
AND
Line 2: salary or salaries (in all fields)
Line 1: nurses or nursing (in all fields)
AND
Line 2: job outlook (in all fields)
Information about Careers
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online
The online version of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine, provides career and self-development information to Black college students and all people of color. Of interest not only to college students, but also to career professionals. Includes a job search, employer information, and resume posting.
Careers in Business
This site provides overview information on careers in accounting, consulting, finance, marketing, and non-profit. Includes links to many other job and career sites and lists books and sites on specific careers.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Career and Job Education Center
The librarians at the Job and Career Education Center maintain a website that lists resources available at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as well as internet sites related to careers, jobs, education and educational financial aid.
JobStar
Sponsored by libraries, this is an excellent source for information on resumes, careers and salaries. Provides links to web sites on specific careers. Job listings are mostly for California; Jersey City, New Jersey; Asia; and Europe.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Current online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Libraries may also have print versions. The OOH is an excellent starting point for research on careers.
O*NET OnLine
Includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. Find out what jobs fit your interests, skills, and experience. View information on particular careers.
Standard Occupational Classification
Provides the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system which replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles as the official source for standard definitions of occupations. Newer resources will refer to the SOC number when describing careers instead of the older Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) number.
Choosing a Career: Interest Tests and Counseling
Career and Counseling Services (CCAC)
CCAC's Career and Counseling service provides links to career web sites and information on other career and placement services available for CCAC students.
Career Development eManual
The University of Waterloo's Career Services provides steps to Career/Life Planning Success. Includes self assessment, researching occupations, decision making, resumes and interviews, work etiquette, and re-evaluating your job.
Writing a Resume
GMU Career Services: Resume Writing
George Mason University provides a good general overview on how to write a resume.
JobStar
Sponsored by libraries, this is an excellent source for information on resumes, careers and salaries. Provides links to web sites on specific careers. Job listings are mostly for California; Jersey City, New Jersey; Asia; and Europe.
Resume Writing Services & Resume Tips Resource Center
Includes samples resumes and tips on writing effective resumes for over 20 career areas. There are online workshops that take you through the process of writing and evaluating your resume. CAUTION: This is a commercial site. You will encounter advertisements for their resume writing books and services.
Finding a Job: Job Postings, Employer Information, Posting Resumes Online
America's Job Bank
Search for job postings by menu, keyword, military code and other methods. Also provides wage and occupational trends. You must register (free) to create and post a resume online.
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online
The online version of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine, provides career and self-development information to Black college students and all people of color. Of interest not only to college students, but also to career professionals. Includes a job search, employer information, and resume posting.
Career Resource Center
Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, this site provides job postings from Pittsburgh area companies and institutions. Job postings are updated twice a week. Includes links to sites such as the job postings in the Post Gazette, Pittsburgh Business Times, and many other sites.
CareerBuilder.com
Employer job postings and want ads from over 80 newspapers. Free registration required to post your resume. Includes tips on preparing a resume.
Google Directory - Business
Google's source of information on Business careers and jobs.
Monster Job Search
Provides a variety of career resources geared toward students, including self-assessment tools; job listings; internships; guides for writing resumes, cover letters and thank you letters; and networking advice.
The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet
One of the oldest and best sites for job hunting on the web. Provides links to other sites that provide job postings, career information, resume assistance and more.
Team PA CareerLink
Provides access to statewide information on jobs, training and employers. Includes services for both Pennsylvania employers and job seekers. Job seekers can post a resume. Free registration is required to access all services.
True Careers Jobs and Employment
Postings of primarily technical jobs from hundreds of employers. Create and post your resume (free registration required).
USAJOBS
USAJOBS is the site most often recommended for active government job seekers. The site includes searching capabilities, tips on writing resumes and other materials related to qualifications. It also provides space for one or more electronic applications. Applying for government positions requires a lot of information in particular format. The USAJOBS site is very helpful and easy to navigate.