The libraries at Southwest Florida College have many current and useful books to help you in your job search, whether you’re a recent graduate or switching career paths. You can find material on creating an eye-catching résumé, writing a cover letter, acing the interview, or acquire help to succeed in the workplace. Scroll below to browse available titles by subject and campus location, and click on titles to explore additional information about each book online at the Library of Congress or WorldCat websites. Call numbers are included after each item. You can also browse the online resources provided at the end of the page.
Remember: You can check out material from other SWFC campus libraries!
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Job Searching | Career Guides | Résumés / Portfolios | Cover Letters | Interviews | Career Success | Online Resources
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· Fort Myers
- Bolles, R. N., & Bolles, M. E. (2001). Job-hunting on the Internet. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF5382.75.U6 B65 2001
- Farr, J. M. (2002). Getting the job you really want: A step-by-step guide to finding a good job in less time (4th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. HF5382.7 .F367 2002
- Field, B. T., & Wright, P. K. (2000). Better job search in 3 easy steps. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers. HF5382.7 .F53 2000
- Pickard, M. E. (2007). Job placement strategies for paralegals. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. KF320.L4 P53 2007
- Solomon, A., Tyler, L., & Taylor, T. (2007). 100% job search success. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. HF5382.75.U6 S58 2006
- Farr, J. M. (2002). Getting the job you really want: A step-by-step guide to finding a good job in less time (4th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. HF5382.7 .F367 2002
- Field, B. T., & Wright, P. K. (2000). Better job search in 3 easy steps. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers. HF5382.7 .F53 2000
- Pickard, M. E. (2007). Job placement strategies for paralegals. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. KF320.L4 P53 2007
- Solomon, A., Tyler, L., & Taylor, T. (2007). 100% job search success. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. HF5382.75.U6 S58 2006
· Port Charlotte:
- Andrews, B. (2009). Medical assistant: How to land a top-paying job. Queensland, Australia: Emero Publishing. R728.8 .A58 2009
· Tampa:
- Bolles, R. N. (2009). What color is your parachute?: A practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. HF5382.7 .B62
- Eischen, C. W., & Eischen, L. A. (2000). Résumés, cover letters & interviewing: Setting the stage for success. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western College. HF5383 .E424
- Farr, J. M. (2006).Landing your dream job. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. HF5382.7 .F367
- Levitt, J. G. (2004). Your career: How to make it happen (5th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western. HF5382. 7.L48
- Eischen, C. W., & Eischen, L. A. (2000). Résumés, cover letters & interviewing: Setting the stage for success. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western College. HF5383 .E424
- Farr, J. M. (2006).Landing your dream job. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. HF5382.7 .F367
- Levitt, J. G. (2004). Your career: How to make it happen (5th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western. HF5382. 7.L48
- Lock, R. D. (2005). Taking charge of your career direction (Vols. 1-2). Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole. HF5381 .L59
- Myers, F. R. (2009). Get the job you want, even when no one's hiring: Take charge of your career, find a job you love, and earn what you deserve! Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley. HF5382.7 .M94
- O’Brien, P. S. (2000). Start now, succeed later: Making college count for career search success. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western College. LB2343.32 .O277
- Wahlstrom, C., & Williams, B. K. (2004). College to career: Your road to personal success. Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western. LB2343.32 .W34
· Bonita Springs:
- Yena, D. J. (2011). Career directions handbook (5th ed.). Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill. HF5381
· Fort Myers & Port Charlotte:
- Farr, J. M. (2002). 200 best jobs for college graduates (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. REF HF 5381 2009
- Farr, J. M. (2002). 200 best jobs for college graduates (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. REF HF 5381 2009
· Tampa:
- Delmar Learning. Exploring your future: 200 career options. (2006). Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. HF5382 .E97
- Estrin, C. B. (2002). Paralegal career guide (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. KF320 .L4 E77
- Halloran, E. J. (2003). Careers in international business (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. HD2755.5 .H35
- Piotrowski, C. M. (2004). Becoming an interior designer: A guide to careers in design. New York, NY: J. Wiley. NK2116 .P56
- Swanson, B. M. (2005). Careers in health care. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. R697 .A4 S93
- Taylor, D. L. (2005). Jumpstarting your career: An internship guide for criminal justice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. HV9950 .T38
· Bonita Springs:
- Orton, D. J. (2003). Building professionals: Creating a successful portfolio. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. HF5381.15
- Robins, M. (2010). Guide to portfolios: Creating and using portfolios for academic, career, and personal success. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. LB1029.P67
- Robins, M. (2010). Guide to portfolios: Creating and using portfolios for academic, career, and personal success. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. LB1029.P67
· Fort Myers:
- Block, J. A., & Betrus, M. (2003). 101 best tech resumes. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. HF5383 .B5346 2003
- Enelow, W. S., & Kursmark, L. (2003). Expert resumes for people returning to work. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. HF5383 .E4789 2003
- Solomon, A., Tyler, L., & Taylor, T. (2007). 100% success portfolio workbook. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. HF5383. S65 2007
- Whitcomb, S. B. (2003). Résumé magic: Trade secrets of a professional résumé writer (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. HF5383 .W46 2003
· Fort Myers & Port Charlotte:
- Walsh, R. (2007). The only résumé and cover letter book you'll ever need. Holbrook, MA: Adams Media. REF HF 5383 2007
· Tampa:
- Karsh, B., & Pike, C. (2009). How to say it on your résumé: A top recruiting director's guide to writing the perfect résumé for every job. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press. HF5383 .K37
- McKinney, A. (2004). Real résumés for legal & paralegal jobs: Including real résumés used to change careers and gain federal employment. Fayetteville, NC: PREP Publishing. HF5383 .R395867
- McKinney, A. (2004). Real résumés for legal & paralegal jobs: Including real résumés used to change careers and gain federal employment. Fayetteville, NC: PREP Publishing. HF5383 .R395867
· Fort Myers:
-Yate, M. J. (2001). Cover letters that knock 'em dead. Holbrook, MA: Adams Media. HF5383 .Y378 2001
· Fort Myers & Port Charlotte:
-Walsh, R. (2007). The only résumé and cover letter book you'll ever need. Holbrook, MA: Adams Media. REF HF 5383 2007
· Tampa:
-Sarmiento, K. (2009). The complete guide to writing effective résumé cover letters: Step-by-step instructions with companion CD-ROM. Ocala, FL: Atlantic Publishing Group. HF5383 .S265
· Port Charlotte:
-Darlington, J. (2009). The everything job interview book: All you need to make a great first impression and land the perfect job (2nd ed.). Avon, MA.: Adams Media. REF HF 5549.5 .I6 2009
· Tampa:
- Do you know what to say in an interview? The inside secrets of interviewing [Videocassette]. (1987). XSELL Team. AV .V56
- Eyre, V. V., Osen, D., & Williams, J. (2000). Great interview: Successful strategies for getting hired. New York, NY: Learning Express. HF5549.5.16 E96
- Standard Deviants (Performing group), & Cerebellum Corporation. (1998). No brainers on interviewing [Videocassette]. United States: Cerebellum Corp. AV .V21
· Bonita Springs:
- Anderson, L. E., & Bolt, S. B. (2008). Professionalism: Real skills for workplace success. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. HF5381.6
- Blackett, K. (2011). Career achievement: Growing your goals. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. HF5382.7
- Sears, S. J. (2011). Building your career: A guide to your future. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. HF5381
· Port Charlotte:
- Makely, S., & Austin, V. J. (2009). Professionalism in health care: A primer for career success (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. R725.5 .M35 2009
- Sherfield, R. M., & Moody, P. G. (2009). Solving the professional development puzzle: 101 solutions for career and life planning. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. HF5381 .S5429 2009
· Tampa:
- Levit, A. (2009). New job, new you: A guide to reinventing yourself in a bright new career. New York, NY: Ballantine Books Trade Paperbacks. HF5384 .L483
- Schawbel, D. (2009). Me 2.0: Build a powerful brand to achieve career success. New York, NY: Kaplan Publishing. HF5381 .S285
Online Resources
Online Resources
- Human Resources Department at University of California Berkeley. (n.d.). Career development. Accessible at http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/learning/career-development.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2011). Job search writing. Accessible at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/6/.
- Riley Guide. (2011). Resumes, cover letters, & other job search correspondence. Accessible at http://www.rileyguide.com/letters.html.
- United States Department of Labor. (2011). Occupational outlook handbook. Accessible at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm.
- Use LIRN resources to browse databases for relevant journal articles, news stories, or books.
- Use ebrary to log in and search through their catalog.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2011). Job search writing. Accessible at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/6/.
- Riley Guide. (2011). Resumes, cover letters, & other job search correspondence. Accessible at http://www.rileyguide.com/letters.html.
- United States Department of Labor. (2011). Occupational outlook handbook. Accessible at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm.
- Use LIRN resources to browse databases for relevant journal articles, news stories, or books.
- Use ebrary to log in and search through their catalog.
Ask a SWFC librarian for more help with your search or with locating / using the resources above. Good luck!
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