Want some more in-depth information about preparing for a job or career? Check out this self-paced Canvas tutorial which includes the following modules:
More resources can be found in the Career Research Guide
Use these databases to search for information about different careers. You can find salary information, job duties and descriptions, education requirements, and more.
The following guides (PDF) provide assistance in getting started with using these databases:
Welcome to the social worker's field! If you are interested in a career as a social worker, you've come to the right book. Social Workers: A Practical Career Guide, includes interviews with professionals in this field which has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession.
Prepares community health workers for employment with the potential of a career ladder. This book provides knowledge required for effective employment skills, understanding basic anatomy and physiology of common chronic diseases, teaching how to access and understand health knowledge, resume development, and interview proficiency.
Presents first-hand stories from practitioners to help inform, inspire, and guide students to become advocates for social justice issues. With a unique focus on advocacy and social justice, the book covers fundamentals of the social work profession--from coalition building to advocacy engagement and stakeholder outreach--across a range of practice areas, such as mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice.
