LibGuides: Business & Marketing (BUSA): Choosing a Career

Careers in Business

Careers: Paths to Entrepreneurship by Blake, Allison.
Call Number: HB 615 .C375 2021 Print & Online
ISBN: 9781642657746
Publication Date: 2021
Designed specifically for those who want to work for themselves, this book dives deep into the many ways that individuals can translate doing what they love into a business. There are many business sectors that are ripe for entrepreneurship, including real estate, creative arts, manufacturing, personal care services, retail, fashion, finance and many more. The text also highlights critical tasks that entrepreneurs need to master, from writing business plans to managing finances.

Finding Job Descriptions, Salary Data, and Much More

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2019-2029
Call Number: HF 5382 .U53 2019-2029 Print & Online
ISBN: 9781641434836
Published annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

If you're trying to decide what type of job would be best for you, start your research with the Occupational Outlook Handbook. It lists all kinds of information about careers in a variety of fields, such as:

Duties required by the job
Work environment
Education and training needed
Licenses, certification, and registrations needed
Personal qualities that are best suited to the job
Typical salary
Outlook for job opportunities in that industry
Contact information for professional organizations.

The online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook is searchable. For a preview of how it works, watch this instructional video.

To use the book in print format, go to the Reference section of either the Mack Library (Bethlehem) or ESSA Library (Pocono), and look for call number HF 5382 .U53.

Job Titles in Business

Here are some job titles related to Business that you can find information about in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.