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Environmental Books

2002 Conservation Directory: Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations
by National Wildlife Federation
Lists affiliate organizations, US, state government agencies, international, national, regional organizations and commissions, international government agencies, non-government organizations from around the world.

Careers in the Environment
by Michael Fasulo and Paul Walker (2000)
Up-to-date information on scientific and technical careers for people who want to contribute to protecting and restoring the environment.

Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century
by the ECO (1999) (2 copies)
Most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on environmental careers.

Environmental Guide to the Internet
by Jonathan Schupp (2002)
Help on-line information seekers locate valuable environmentally related data quickly and easily using the Internet.

Environmental Practice
by Oxford Press (2002-2003)
Journal of National Association of Environmental Professionals.

Environmental Studies: 2000 Environmental Careers Organization
An overview of undergraduate, interdisciplinary environmental programs and the careers of their graduates.

Making a Difference: A Directory of Northwest Environmental Non-Profit Organizations
by Rhea Connors (1998)
Directory of environmental non-profit good for job seekers, volunteer/internship, and networking.

2002 Environmental Resource Handbook
by Grey House Publishing
Unique combo of nearly 8000 environmental listings and 100 tables of statistics and rankings. Includes associations, organizations, employers, publications, Web sites, and much more.

2001 Environmental Yellow Pages – Florida Edition
Contact information for environmental employers in Florida.

Environmental Career Directory – Career Advisor Series (1993)
Information needed to make the best possible decisions about their job search. Includes practical advice, guidance, etc.

Environmental Publications

Clean Coal Today
The Job Seeker
SCA Information
Environmental Career Organization
Wildlifer
National Environmental Employment Report


General Resources

General Employer Information

200 Employers You Can Live With
by Student Pugwash USA

Occupational Outlook Handbook
developed by the US Department of Labor (2004)
The most accurate and up-to-date descriptions for all major jobs! Interesting and thorough descriptions for more than 270 jobs, covering about 90% of all workers. Information on labor market trends, plus the following details on each job: earnings, working conditions, related jobs, training and education needed, skills required, projected growth, etc.

Information Technology Careers
by Drew Bird and Mike Harwood (2000)
Hottest jobs for the new millennium, find out why you should enter IT, and IT career information.

Hidden Job Market
by Peterson’s (2000)
Identifies 2000 of the fastest growing companies in the US and includes key corporate contacts, sales and employment information, plus expert interviewing advice.

Jobs You Can Live With
by Student Pugwash (1996) Working at the crossroads of science, technology, and society offers an introduction to organizations that are working for a better world.

Job Bank
by Adams Media Corporation (2000)
Who to call to land a job, where to send your resume, and who the major employers are.
• The Carolinas
• Ohio
• Greater Philadelphia
• Metropolitan New York
• Virginia
• Metropolitan Washington DC

Great Careers
by Garret Park Press (1990)
Guide to careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

Conquering Corporate America for Women and Minorities
by Vault (2003)
Expert advice for women and minorities on getting ahead in the business world.

Biotech
by Vault (2004) The inside scoop on exciting careers in biotech.

Schmoozing
by Vault (2002)
Insider advice on making contacts and building rapport to boost your career.

Interview Help

Last Minute Interview Tips
by Brandon Toropov (1996)
Outlines a detailed program to help you develop the best possible interview strategy in the time you have available.

Connect College to Career
by Paul I. Hettich & Camille Helkowski (2005)
Have you ever wondered how you were going to survive after college? Here is a student’s guide to work and life transitions.

Culture-Centered Counseling and Interviewing Skills
by Paul Pedersen & Allen Ivey (1993)
This practical guide that examine culturally learned assumptions that all of us employ in managing and interacting with others and provide models of synthetic cultures for students, teachers, and professional counselors.

Your Attitude is Showing
by Elwood Chapman and Sharon Lund O’Neil (2002)
‘Gaining Personal Success in Business’, for nothing has more impact on career success than one’s attitude. Help you become more aware of the strong impact your attitude has on every aspect of your life.

The Quick Interview & Salary Negotiation Book
by J. Michael Farr (1995)
Helpful tips on how to improve your interviewing techniques, answering ‘problem’ questions, salary negotiation strategies, average earnings for jobs, and job search section.

Savvy Interviewing
by Caryl and Ron Krannich (2000)
The nonverbal advantage to an interview.

More Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions
by Matthew J. DeLuca and Nanette F. DeLuca (2001)
Walks you through the interview process; preparation, interview, and follow-up.

Resume/Cover Letter Help

The Curriculum Vitae Handbook
by Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roe (1994)
Using your CV to present and promote your academic career. Offers practical suggestions and advice on a series of topics.

Dynamite Cover Letters
by Ron and Caryl Krannich (1999)
Examples of effective job search letters, great design tips, mistakes to avoid, and key distribution and follow-up techniques.

The Global Resume and CV Guide
by Mary Anne Thompson (2000)
Information on 40 different countries, includes job sources, internet sites, work permit requirements, interviewing, and cultural advice.

How to Write Better Resumes
by Gary Grappo and Adele Lewis (1998)
148 effective sample resumes, guidance in job hunting, tips on designing your resume, advice on cover letters, and making a good impression in interviews.

Resumes for Environmental Careers
by Editors of VGM Career Horizons (1994)
100 sample resumes, sample cover letters, worksheets that help you gather information, popular resume formats, and tips on writing and active vocabulary for resumes.

The New 90 Minute Resume
by Peggy Schmidt (1996)
Unique step-by-step coaching program helps you discover your most marketable strengths and present them clearly in a winning resume ­ ‘in record time’.

High Impact Resumes and Letters
by Ronald Krannich and William Banis (1998)
How to communicate your qualifications to employers includes; frequently asked questions, resume building advice, networking strategies, and examples of resumes and cover letters.

Career Search Information

Who Moved My Cheese?
by Dr. Spencer Johnson (1998) 2 copies
An amazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life.

Which Niche?
by Jack Shingleton (1989)
Answers to the most common questions about careers and job hunting.

What to Do with the Rest of Your Life
by Robin Ryan (2002)
America’s top career coach shows you how to find or create the job you’ll love.

What Color is Your Parachute?
by Richard Bolles (2002)
A practical manual for job-hunters & career-changers.

Start Now Succeed Later
by Patrick O’Brien (2000)
Making college count for career search success.

Career by Design
by Sharon Hanna (2002)
Communicating your way to success, the ‘nuts & bolts’ of pursuing career goals.

Hook Up, Get Hired!
by Joyce Lain Kennedy (1995)
The internet job search revolution, new methods to expand job search and find out how to look for jobs.

Successful Business Networking
by Frank De Raffele and Edward Handricks (1998)
Learn seven secrets to building your business through the successful business networking system, expert advice on how to build a powerful personal network.

Career Development by Design
by Sharon Hanna (1998)
This book will guide you in the process and show you how to achieve what you want.

The Career Tool Kit
by Carol Carter & Gary Izumo (2001)
Learn strategies for success in developing the practical and interpersonal skills essential in modern workplace settings.

The Career Fitness Program
by Dianne Sukiennik, William Bendat, and Lisa Raufman (2001)
Guides through process of self-assessment, career exploration, and job searches.

Hired!
by Connie Harris, Michael Henle, and Michael Stebleton (2001)
The job-hunting/career planning guide.

Career Strategies
by Thomas Clark (2000)
Step-by-step process of assessing skills and talents, developing a networking data bank, preparing job search marketing tools, and answering interview questions effectively.

Turning Points
by Dian Ducat (2002)
Career decision-making guide.

Building Your Career
by Susan Jones Sears & Virginia N. Gordon
Guide turns theory into practice with step-by-step exercises and thought provoking activities.

General Resources Publications

Job Choices
NACE Journal
NACE Spotlight
Indiana Collegiate Job Fair
The Chronicle of Higher Education


Government

Yellowbook (2004)
o Federal: Who’s who in federal departments and agencies
o State: Who’s who in the executive and legislative branches of the 50 state governments
o Congressional: Who’s who in congress, including committees and key staff
o Nonprofit Sector: Who’s who in the management of the leading foundations, universities, museums, and other nonprofit organizations
o Municipal: Who’s who in the leading city and county governments and local authorities
o Government Affairs: Who’s who in government affairs

US Congress Handbook (2002)
Executive, Legislative, Judicial Branches, States, Resources, American Heritage, and Maps.

Public Policy Resource Guide
by University of Denver (2002)
Compiled to help professional identify and utilize these new sources of information about public policy.

The 2001-2002 Green Book
by Rudoplh Giuliani
Directory of government office in the City of New York.

Insider’s Guide to Finding a Job in Washington
by Bruce Maxwell (2000)
Contacts and strategies to build your career in public policy.

Washington Job Source
by Scott Psillas (1995)
Everything you need to know to land the internship, entry level or middle management job of your choice. Over 5000 employment contacts.

US Government Manual
by Federal Register (2000-2001)
Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes information on quasi-official agencies.

Urgent Business for America
by National Commission on the Public Service (2003)
Revitalizing the federal government for the 21st century; organization, leadership, and operations.

Budget of the US Government (2004)
Fiscal budget.

The Book of US Government Jobs
by Dennis V. Damp (2000)
Where they are, what’s available, and how to get one. Explains the new tools needed to successfully land a job in government.

Federal Personnel Guide
by Key Communications, Inc. (2004)
Your employee handbook featuring the latest on pay, benefits, retirement, and leave.

Federal Employment from A to Z
by Federal Research Service (2003)
One-step guide for all your federal personnel questions.

EPA Headquarters Telephone Directory
by US EPA (1999)
Information highlights the Agency’s environmental and public health mission and to provide access to important information about the EPA’s programs and services.

The Municipal Year Book
by ICMA (2004)
The authoritative source book of local government data and developments in Washington, DC.

Connect with Your Public Sector Colleagues
by International Personnel Management Association (2002) Membership Networking Directory.

The KSA Workbook
by Federal Research Service (2002)
A guide to presenting your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

The KSA Sampler
by Federal Research Service (2002)
A companion to the KSA Workbook expanded to more than 65 examples of job winning KSA responses.

Using Today’s Vacancy Announcement
by Federal Research Service (2002)
A guide to finding & interpreting the critical job details.

2004 Foreign Service Officer Written Exam Registration Publications (2004)
Print & Electronic Media Products from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Ten Steps to Federal Jobs
by Kathryn Kraemer Troutman (2004)
Navigating the federal job system, writing federal resumes, KSAs and cover letters with a mission. New applicants and current federal employees slash the red tape and access thousands of jobs vital to running our government.

An Insider’s Guide to Political Jobs in Washington
by William T. Endicott ( 2003)
Find and research available jobs, earn a political appointment, get involved in campaigns, build a career in serving your country, and real case studies.

Government Publications

Indiana Work in Progress
Federal Times
The Business of Government
Washingtonian
(3 copies)
Government Technology
Government Finance Review
Governing
Action Lines
Indiana Associations of Cities & Towns
ICMA Newsletter
GFOA Newslette
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Washington DC

Apartments for Rent (2 copies)
Washington Post Apartment Showcase
(2 copies)
Apartment Shoppers Guide
Map of Washington DC
Washington DC The American Experience
AAA Tour book of the Mid-Atlantic


Video

GAO
The Public’s Watchdog (2001) Serving the Congress and the Nation


Graduate School Information

Graduate Programs
by Peterson’s (2003)

Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources

Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
Entrance requirements, expenses, and financial support, programs of study, and faculty research specialties.

Game Plan for Getting into Graduate School
by Marion Castellucci (2000)
Strategies for choosing, applying, preparing, and paying for graduate school.

Graduate Admissions Essays
by Donald Asher (1991)
What works, what doesn’t, and why. How to write your way into the graduate program of your choice.

Graduate School Publications

US News & World Report America’s Best Graduate Schools

Health Books

JobBank Guide to Health Care Companies
by Adams Media Corporation (2000)
Essential information and profiles for an expanding job market in health care.

The National Directory of Children, Youth & Family Services (2004-2005)
Directory of state, county, and city level services in Social Services, Health, and Mental Health, Juvenile Justice Agencies, Educational, and Special Services.

Healthcare Job Explosion
by Dennis Damp (2000)
Explore high growth health occupations and use this book’s 1000+ resources to find job vacancies and networking contacts.

Health Careers Guidebook
by Bloomington Hospital (1997)
Directory and guide to assist people interested in a health career.

Insight into a Career in Pharmaceutical Sales
by Anne Clayton (2001)
First-hand insight and career guidance into the pharmaceutical industry.

Journal of Healthcare Management
by American College of Healthcare Executives (2002) (Variety of Volumes)
Helpful articles and interviews in the healthcare area.

Health Publications

• Diversity Allied Health Careers
• Business Journal Health Care & Benefits
• American College of Healthcare Executives ­ Continued Career Success
• Healthcare Executive

International Books

Careers in International Affairs
by School of Foreign Service Georgetown University (1997)
Leading guide to job hunting and career development in the field of international affairs.

Directory of Jobs & Careers Abroad
by Elisabeth Roberts (2000)
Everything you need to know to launch a successful overseas job search. Job opportunities listed in over 50 countries, which skills are in demand, assessment of more than 35 specific careers, and key contacts for careers in hundreds of professions and trades.

How to Get a Job in Europe
by Robert Sanborn and Cheryl Matherly (1999)
Names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and Websites for over 1800 employers in England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Holland, Greece, Turkey, and 20 other countries.

International Careers
by Dr. Arthur H. Bell (1990)
Six step method for finding international employment. The system works for seasoned employees considering a job change, those between jobs, and recent graduates looking for a first position.

International Careers
by Vault (2004)
Expert advice on international job opportunities.

International Jobs
by Eric Kocher and Nina Segal (2000)
Where they are, How to get them, and answers to many other practical questions.

Jobs Worldwide
by David Lay and Benedict A. Leerburger (1996)
Reveals secrets to landing an international job; financial benefits, employment aptitude, etc.

World Bank Group Directory 2002
by Information Solutions Group (2 copies)
Organizational and Functional Listings, networks, and services.

International Publications

• Action Reflection
• BISNIS Bulletin
• International Career Employment Weekly
• International Employment Gazette
• Monday Developments


Internships, Fellowships, & Scholarships

Washington Internships in Law and Policy
by Career Education Institutes (2004)
Contact information of various internships with organization description, and experiences offered.

Directory of International Internships
by Michigan State University (2003)
Help you sort out what an internship is and how to go about finding the right one overseas.

International Internships
by International Career Employment Weekly (2004)
Comprehensive source of information on international career positions, more than 500 international internships and volunteer opportunities.

Internships in Foreign & Defense Policy
by Women in International Security (1990)
Informative and comprehensive manual for anyone interested in pursuing a career in foreign or defense policy.

Internships
by Peterson’s (2005)
Get a head start on your career ­ explore nearly 50,000 paid and unpaid opportunities located all over the world.

For the Common Good: Internships with America’s Social and Community Service Agencies
by Career Education Institutes (2004)
Listing by state.

The Big Green Internship Book
by Career Education Institutes (2004)
Internships and summer jobs for the environment.

The Complete Guide to Seasonal State Park Employment
by Career Education Institutes (2004)
Listings by state.

Internships with America’s Top Companies
by Career Education Institutes (2004)
Listings by state.

The Congressional Internship Book
by Career Education Institutes (2004)
Internships with the 108th Congress, list by state.

The Internship Bible from the Princeton Review
by Mark Oldham and Sam Hamadeh (2004)
100,000 opportunities to launch your career both in the US and abroad, expert tips on how to apply to highly selective programs, and indexes that sort internships by selectivity, deadline, eligibility, perks, location, and more.

Resource Guide of Summer Opportunities of Minority Undergraduate Students (2004)

Internship Publications

• US Department of State Internship Application
• Governor’s Fellowship Program Application Process

Fellowships & Scholarships

Writing Fellowship and Grant Proposals
by Grad Grants Center (1994) (2 copies)
A guide for Graduate Students.

NNEMS
by EPA (2004)
EPA’s National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program
Notebook with Various Information

Non-Profit Books

National Directory of Corporate Public Affairs
by Columbia Books, Inc. (2001)
Providing a profile of the corporate public affairs profession in the US ­ identifying decision-makers and principal corporate offices from which the many forms of pubic affairs activities are conducted.

National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States
by Columbia Books, Inc. (2001)
Lists over 7300 trade associations, professional societies, labor unions, and similar national groups. Unique in providing comprehensive listing focused on the trade associations segment of the US non-profit community.

Washington Representatives
by Columbia Books, Inc. (2001)
A compilation of Washington representatives of the major national associations, labor unions, and US companies; registered foreign agents; lobbyists; lawyers; law firms; and special interest groups, together with their clients and areas of legislative and regulatory concern.

Member Profiles
by InterAction (2004-2005)
US-based international development and humanitarian non-government organizations. 160 in every developing country listings.

Healthy Nonprofits: Conserving Scarce Resources Through Effective Internal Controls
by Nonprofit Risk Management Center (1996)

Kidding Around? Be Serious!
by Anna Seidman and John Patterson (1996)
Discussing Risk Management plans.

Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations
by American Bar Association (1993)
Guidebook to assist directors of a nonprofit corporation in performing his or her duties.

Jobs and Careers with Non-Profit Organizations
by Ron and Caryl Krannich, Ph.D.s (1999)
Source of reference to contact evaluate, and follow-through with employers in nonprofit organizations.

100 Best Nonprofits to Work for
by Leslie Hamilton and Robert Tragert (2000)
An analysis of 100 nonprofit organizations, which include the overview, mission, and what to expect.

Child Abuse Prevention Primer for Your Organization
by John Patterson (1995)
How to deal with children that come to your organization who are being abused. -

Non-Profit Directory
by IU SPEA (1997)
Listings of agencies, summaries of agencies, employment, and if they have hired SPEA students.

Non-Profit Publications

• Bloomington Volunteer Network Hotlist
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy
• Arnova News
• Connecting Strategies
• The Nonprofit Nexus
• Opportunity Nonprofit Organization Classifieds (NOC)


Public Management & Finance Books

The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace
by Thomson Financial Company (2000)
Four year directory of the most municipal debt rated firms in the US.

Consultants Directory
by Dun & Bradstreet (2005)
Provides detailed information on over 30,000 consulting firms representing many areas of specialization. Firm with expertise in finance, business management, marketing, engineering design and data processing.

Public Management & Finance Publications

American Management Association Magazine
• Indianapolis Business Journal
• National Employment Bulletin for the Business Professions - Current Jobs in Management and Business
• Symplicity
• American Society for Public Administration - PA Times
• Opportunities in Public Affairs
• Crain’s

o New York
o Chicago

The Book of Lists

o Boston 2003
o Book of List 2003 and 2004 (2 copies)
o San Francisco
o Puget Sound
o Louisville - Business First
o Washington


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