Library: Chemistry: Career Exploration Resources

Self-Paced Tutorials and Research Guides

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:

How to Explore Careers Using Library Resources
Information Skills for the Workplace

More resources can be found in the Career Research Guide

Career Databases from the Library

Use these databases to search for information about different careers. You can find salary information, job duties and descriptions, education requirements, and more.

Career Cruising This link opens in a new window Information about, and tools for exploring, careers.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window This career research database is broken down into three main sections: Job and Industry Profiles, Job-Hunting and Workplace Skills, and Career and Industry Resources. The material is drawn from a range of authoritative sources and is extensively indexed.

The following guides (PDF) provide assistance in getting started with using these databases:

Check out the SCC Library Database, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, to learn more about becoming a chemist and related careers.

Use keywords to search for more books using the library catalog.

For search tips check out the video: Career Research: How to Search the Library Catalog