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VCT / Graphic Arts & Printing

Visual Communication Technology (VCT) -- Graphic Arts & Printing -- Web Page Design Certificate

career information sources

Browse the shelves.  Career assessment, information, resume, cover letter, and interview books are generally located in these call number areas:

HF:      Business   HF 5381-5386:   Vocational Guidance; Career Development

NC:   Drawing. Design. Illustration:     NC 950: Illustration

                                                       NC997-1003: Commercial Art. Advertising Art.

NE:   Print Media:   NE2250-2570: Lithography

 Do a catalog SUBJECT search and browse the results.  Suggested search terms include:

Vocational guidance             Resumes (employment)

Career development             Cover Letters

Job descriptions                  Employment interviewing

Occupations                        Applications for position

Job hunting 

Do a catalog ALL FIELDS (Keyword) search and use any word that identifies your topic.

Professional and trade organization sites can be a great source of information.  For example:

1.  Current industry issues:   economic, legislative, technical, environmental, employment, and educational are topics and trends impacting the field.

2. In-depth reports:  white papers, surveys, and other research results.

3.  Career guidance and employment information.

4.  Links to other relevant sites.

Free access to specific content varies by website.  Nevertheless, you are bound to pick up enough information to raise your credibility as someone who wants to work in the field.  Explore these sites.  Get prepared to dazzle the job interviewer.

Career Books