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Nevada Career Information SystemMatch skills and interest with occupations. Highlights include facts on Nevada industries, apprenticeships, financial aid and school directories.
Financial Aid
College Financing Information for Teens, 2012 http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780780812161&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
rovides information for teens about planning, saving, and paying for post-secondary education, with facts about government aid, private loans and scholarships, and other sources of financial assistance.
Federal Financial Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov
All you need to know about finding and getting Federal Financial Aid for college
FinAid http://www.finaid.org/
"The Smart Student's Guide to Financial Aid"
Entrance Exams
ACT http://www.actstudent.org/scores/index.html
Are you getting ready to take the ACT test? Have you already taken it? Get information. See your test scores. Get copies. More!
BrainFuse - Practice for College Entrance Exams http://www.brainfuse.com/highEd/tests.asp
practice for your SAT or ACT. Practice the entire test or pick a subject area.
College Board http://www.collegeboard.org/
Home of the SAT test. Register, prepare, and see your scores afterwards. Find a college for you!
Finding a Job
Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=5FDE9029-9A55-4958-96D4-B34759C34893
How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduate faces.
Job Interviews For Dummies http://ebooks.lvccld.org/SearchResults.htm?SearchID=5351377s&Page=3
NevadaJob Connect http://www.nevadajobconnect.com/jobs/index.php
Nevada JobConnect is a statewide network that connects businesses with employees, all in one convenient system.
GED
GED Basics http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=E72757F6-1D37-4488-81D1-9D062694171E
Peterson's GED Basics provides a quick and thorough way for students to prepare for the GED exam
Master the GED 2012 http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=D5838DD5-AFA3-4E0F-886D-BF7E30F67790
Peterson's Master the GED 2012 provides practice tests, subject review, and expert tips on how to score high on each GED test.
Choosing a School
America's Best Colleges http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
From US News and World Report, see the college rankings, and find the best school for you.
College Blue Book 2011 http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780028661728&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.
Colleges and Careers http://www.princetonreview.com/college/
From The Princton Review, find a major, find a school, see the rankings, and more.
Resumes and Cover Letters
101 Great Résumés: Winning Resumes for any Situation, Job or Career http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=739E59DF-1866-43FB-9AB3-1D40A9C54F93
Winning Cover Letters http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=F70BD8E6-DCF6-4477-BBF9-46C94C30AFCE
Land your dream job with the perfect cover letter.
Career Info
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Welcome to the Nation's premier source for career information! The profiles featured here cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the 2010–20 decade
Finding Out About Companies
Business Insights: Essentials http://0-infotrac.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/itweb/lvccld_main?db=BCRC-7
Start your research with Business Insights: Essentials
Research and analyze companies and industries around the world. Featuring the content you need to explore a global business landscape:
- extensive reference content from Gale's core business collection
- easy-to-use company fundamentals and investment research reports
- industry rankings, profiles, market share data, company histories, and more!
Glass Door http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
A comprehensive career resource with information on thousands of companies. This includes salary and details for specific jobs, as well as actual interview questions and hiring process details.
Going to College Tips
College Rules! How to Study, Survive and Succeed in College http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=C9D3FBFB-1480-43F6-A3E9-74A3E059225A
Getting the Best Out of College: Insider Advice for Success from a Professor, a Dean, and a Recent Grad. Revised and Updated http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=6AB27FCB-746E-4072-A02B-5B71B5ED0C96
Job Interviewing Tips
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=E1B02C13-2501-4481-8254-7F2AF7385FDF
This book pinpoints what employers are really asking with every question, and more importantly: what they want to hear in response. This no-nonsense guide will prepare you to leverage the trickiest questions to your advantage. Learn how to deal gracefully with complicated case interviews, various personality types, and even potentially illegal questions - all while avoiding common mistakes. Get the expert answers employers are looking for!
250 Job Interview Questions You'll Most Likely Be Asked......And the Answers That Will Get You Hired! http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=5637E2A9-329D-4404-A067-7845A05C8624
Why do you want this job? Why should I hire you? Why do you want to leave your current job? Do you have convincing answers ready for these important questions? Landing a good job is a competitive process and often the final decision is based on your performance at the interview.