These databases are the most useful source of information for your career research. The data is collected and organized by the U.S. government.
Prefer a print book? Search the library catalog. Want an eBook? Search the electronic book databases.
Subject terms: career or vocational guidance
How to Search for a Print/Hard Copy Book in the Catalog
How to Search for an eBook on a Career
You have access to a large collection of digital articles that are freely available through the Library's Databases. They are available at any time. Once you click on the database link, an authentication page will come up. You can either:
Donna Washington, Manager of Career Counseling
Kingwood.CareerServices@lonestar.edu
281.312.1624
See LSC-Kingwood resources for examples and help with Resumés, Cover Letters, & Interviews.
The government databases have collected information about job titles, skills, education, and technical requirements. They are excellent sources to help you build and cater your résumé to the position to which you are applying.
Have You Tried Googling Yourself?
Your future employers will likely Google you before they hire you to learn about who you are. Think about your digital footprint. What information, videos, and pictures that you have shared with your online communities that is available to the online public? Think about how that will affect your chances of employment?
