Penn State Harrisburg Social Sciences Librarians
Most majors, including Education, Health, HDFS, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology:
Bernadette Lear
(BAL19@psu.edu or 717-948-6360)
Communications:
Heidi Abbey Moyer
(HNA2@psu.edu or 717-948-6056)
Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Public Policy:
Emily Reed
(emilyreed@psu.edu or 717-948-6373)
Exploring Career Options
Important to read before you decide on a career:
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O*Net OnlineCareer exploration tool.
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Occupational Outlook HandbookPublished yearly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this gives national-level statistics on pay, job growth, and other basic information about occupations.
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Career Resources Subject GuideA detailed list of career-related information sources within Penn State libraries.
Resources for Resume-Writing and Interviewing
Penn State offers many books pertaining to job seeking, resume writing, and interviewing. Use these links to find them:
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Library catalog search for books on job huntingThis link performs a search in the Penn State library catalog for books on job hunting.
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Library catalog search for books on resume-writingThis link performs a search in the Penn State library catalog for books on writing resumes.
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Library catalog search for books on interviewingThis link performs a search in the Penn State library catalog for books on interviewing.
Career Advice for Social Science Occupations
Career advice especially for the social sciences:
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Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice by Call Number: onlineISBN: 1442254300Publication Date: 2016-01-21Contrary to what many may know about the career opportunities in criminal justice, it is more than just becoming a cop or a lawyer. Here is a practical, comprehensive guide that easily explains the extensive operations and the scope of employment possibilities and opportunities in the criminal justice profession. -
Launching a Career in Special Education by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781681251936Publication Date: 2019-04-15A friendly guide to taking what you learned in your teacher prep program and applying it successfully in your classroom. -
Careers in Nursing by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781642650501Publication Date: 2019-04-01Explores all levels of the nursing profession, to give students and adult job-seekers real-world information about their many career paths. -
Majoring in Psychology by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781118741023Publication Date: 2015-03-30Reveals the benefits of pursuing a psychology degree and shows students how to prepare for a career or to continue with graduate study in the field.
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Library catalog search for more career adviceThis link performs a search in the Penn State library catalog for books on career advice or "vocational guidance."