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Download of Book – The Difference by Jean Chatsky

Posted by Robyn on March 13, 2009

The Oprah Winfrey Show is offering a free download of the book The Difference by Jean Chatsky.  The book gives advice on survival during these tough economic times.  It also gives job search strategies.

The download is available until 9:59 a.m Saturday, March 14, 2009.

Enjoy!

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Job & Career eBooks

Posted by Sarah on February 20, 2008

Our library has added a new way to access the books you need.  MyiLibrary offers online access to more than 40 titles, including:

  • 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality
  • Gallery of Best Resumes
  • Test Prep guides for: ASVAB, GED, Police Exams, Praxis II, Real Estate License Exams, SAT Math and SAT Vocabulary.

To access these eBooks, go to the library’s Databases page.  Click on MyiLibrary under the E-Books heading.  Enjoy!

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

Posted by Sarah on January 7, 2008

If you’ve never used the Occupational Outlook Handbook, it is certainly time to start!  The OOH is the ultimate resource for information about particular types of jobs–how much they pay, what kind of training is required, and what the future might hold for the field. 

The print version of this resource is published every two years, but the most recent information is available on the website.

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