Occupational Outlook Handbook(2002-2003 Edition) Published every two years by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, this book provides thorough descriptions of the 270 jobs that cover 90 percent of the workforce, including information on skills required, working conditions, duties, qualifications, pay, and advancement potential. Very helpful for preparing for interviews by identifying key skills to emphasize. (U.S. Department of Labor; JIST publishes a reprint)

America's Top 300 Jobs (Eighth Edition) JIST's bookstore version of the OOH. The OOH itself is typically kept in the reference section of the library, but can often be checked out. This version allows you to access the same information at your leisure. (JIST)

Guide for Occupational Exploration (Third Edition) The first major revision of the GOE system in more than 20 years! Updated structure reflects today's service and information economy. Data is from the new O*NET. (JIST)

O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles (Second Edition) Replaces the 60-year-old Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and provides the most accurate, up-to-date information on nearly 1,200 occupations! (JIST)

Guide to America's Federal Jobs: A Complete Directory of Federal Career Opportunities (Second Edition). An important tool for job seekers, career changers, students, government employees, and career counselors. This book shows you how to navigate the federal government's complex system to find the information you need and get the job you want. (JIST)

Best Jobs for the 21st Century (Second Edition) by J. Michael Farr and LaVerne L. Ludden. Job seekers can review more than 200 lists of good jobs based on personal interests, characteristics, and location. Nearly 500 best jobs meet one or more of three criteria: will generate at least 100,000 openings each year, grow by at least 10% through 2006, or pay $40,000+ a year. Based on O*NET data from the U.S. Dept. of Labor. (JIST)

Best Jobs for the 21st Century for College Graduates by J. Michael Farr and LaVerne L. Ludden. New career reference details the best jobs for college graduates. A list of more than 40 college degrees shows the corresponding career paths of most graduates. Exceptional information on more than 115 careers promising terrific growth over the next several years. (JIST)

Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook This easy-to-use reference contains narrative descriptions of 250 of America's top OOH occupations; 7,700+ job titles from the DOT, and 900 descriptions from the O*NET. (JIST)

Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) (Fourth Edition Revised) by the U.S. Department of Labor. Provides descriptions for more than 12,000 jobs, covering virtually all jobs in our economy. This book can be used to identify jobs in different fields that use skills similar to those you have acquired in past jobs, identify key skills to emphasize in interviews, and much more. (U.S. Department of Labor, JIST publishes a reprint)

America's Top Jobs Series Each book in America's Top Jobs ™ Series has a specific emphasis, providing thorough descriptions of the top jobs in a field, career planning and job search tips, and details on growth projections, education required, and other data on 500 additional jobs. (JIST)

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