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The Career Information Area provides an extensive collection of reference and circulating materials which touch on all aspects of career planning and college preparation. Below is a listing of resources available in this area.
Financial Aid Directories
Scholarship directories and financial aid guides are available to help you locate scholarships, grants, and other sources of financial aid.
Career Books and Encyclopedias
Find out what careers are available in a variety of occupational fields, as well as job descriptions, educational requirements, salaries, and the outlook for specific jobs.
Resume and Interviewing Resources
Whether you need help writing your resume or preparing for an interview, there are many books available to assist you. These books include sample interview questions and examples of different types of resumes.
Career and College Test Preparation Guides
There are many guides available at the library to help you prepare for many different college and career exams. These materials provide study tips and sample tests.
School Guides
Looking for the right college? We have resources that provide information on colleges and schools by state and by your area of occupational interest.
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Careers, College Preparation and Tests Databases
Career Cruising (Available from home with KCKPL Library Card)
Career Cruising is a comprehensive and interactive career guidance resource that provides the information you need to make the right career choice. It includes a resume builder, in-depth profiles of hundreds of different careers, detailed information on colleges and universities, and multimedia interviews with real people in every career.
LearningExpress E-Books (Available from home with KCKPL Library Card)
Offers electronic versions of study guides and test preparation books. Includes academic, licensing, civil service, certification, competitive entry level exams, and parent's guides.
LearningExpress E-Books en Español (Available from home with KCKPL Library Card)
Prepárese para el examen de ciudadanía con una guía de estudio en español y con formato de libro electrónico (e-book). Incluidas también las guías de estudio para la comprensión de lectura, razonamiento y escritura con instrucciones en español.
Learning Express Library (Available from home with KCKPL Library Card)
Interactive online practice tests and tutorials for students and adults. Academic and licensing tests include advanced placement, civil service, college preparation, cosmetology, EMS, ESL (Spanish), firefighter, GED, law enforcement, military, and U.S. citizenship.
Last update February 3, 2009
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