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CaPS Acquisitions Update (June - July 2010)
Published: 6 July 2010
Check out our new career books and resources to help you to plan and get your dream career.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Grants Register 2010: The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide (28th ed.)
- Guide to Canadian Grants & Assistance Programs From Government & Private Sources 2010
- Scholarships, Grants and Prizes 2011
- Ultimate Scholarship Book 2011: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes, (The)
Colleges and Universities / Undergraduates and Graduate Studies
- Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement
- Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way Into the Graduate School of Your Choice (3rd ed.)
- Directory of Canadian Universities
- Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law and Social Work 2010
- Graduate Programs in the Biological Sciences 2010
- Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 2010
- Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment and Natural Resources 2010
- How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement (4th ed.)
Specialized Studies and Studies Abroad
- ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools 2010
- Canadian Graduate Programs in Environmental Studies Directory, 2008-2009 [Book + CD]
- Perfect Phrases for Business School Acceptance: Hundreds of Ready-to-use Phrases to Write the Attention-grabbing Essay, Stand Out in an Interview, and Gain a Competitive Edge
- Perfect Phrases for Law School Acceptance: Hundred of Ready-To-Use Phrases to Write a Winning Personal Statement, Ace the Interview, and Impress Admissions Officers
- Perfect Phrases for Medical School Acceptance: Hundreds of Ready-to-use Phrases to Write a Compelling Essay, Succeed at the Interview, and Stand Out from the Competition
- Peterson's Study Abroad 2008
General Career Planning
- Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People, (The)
- How to Get Your First Job and Keep It (2nd. Ed.)
- Knock 'em Dead 2010: The Ultimate Job Search Guide
- Today's Hot Job Targets: Find Careers and Cities With Big Job Growth
- Work It!: How to Get Ahead, Save Your Ass, and Land a Job in Any
Résumé/CV and Cover Letters
- Best Canadian Cover Letters: 70+ Best Canadian-Format Cover
- Best Canadian Résumés 130+ best Canadian-format résumés
- Career Coward's Guide to Resumes, (The): Sensible Strategies for Overcoming Job Search Fears
- Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way Into the Hidden Job Market, (A)
- Gallery of Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree (4th. Ed.)
- Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters: Features the Latest Information on: Online Postings, Email Techniques, and Follow-up Strategies
- Landing the Internship or Full-Time Job During College
- Working World 101: The New Grad's Guide to Getting a Job
- What Color Is Your Parachute? 2010 A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
Interviews, Salary and Portfolios
- Case in Point: Complete Case Interview Preparation (10th Anniversary Edition)
- How to Get Into the Top Consulting Firms: A Surefire Case Interview Method (2nd. Ed.)
- How to Succeed at the Medical Interview
- Job Interviews For Dummies (3rd. Ed.)
- Next-Day Job Interview: Prepare Tonight and Get the Job Tomorrow
- Next-Day Salary Negotiation: Prepare Tonight to Get Your Best Pay Tomorrow
- Tell Me About Yourself: Storytelling to Get Jobs and Propel Your Career
- Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job
Diversity
- Difference of Ability: Recruiting, Hiring and Employing People with Disabilities, (A) [DVD]
- How to Find Work That Works for People With Asperger Syndrome: The Ultimate Guide for Getting People With Asperger Syndrome into the Workplace (and Keeping Them There!)
- You're Hired...Now What?: An Immigrant's Guide to Success in the Canadian Workplace
Career Description
- 100 Fastest-Growing Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Major Jobs with the Most Growth and Openings (10th. Ed.)
- 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs
- 200 Best Jobs For Introverts
- Change Your Career: Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector: Shifting Your Focus from the Bottom Line to a Better World
- Career Diary of a Physical Therapist
- Career Diary of a Newspaper Reporter: Thirty Days Behind the Scenes With A Professional
- Career Diary of a Social Worker: Thirty Days Behind the Scenes With a Professional
- Career Diary of a Teacher
- Career Diary of a Veterinarian: Thirty Days Behind the Scenes with a Professional
- Career Diary of a Web Designer
- Career Diary of Marketing Director: Thirty Days Behind the Scenes With a Professional Gardner's Career Diaries
- Change Your Career: Teaching as Your New Profession
- What Every Engineer Should Know About Starting a High-Tech Business Venture
- New Lawyer's Handbook, (The): 101 Things They Don't Teach You in Law School
- Savvy Musician, (The): Building a Career, Earning a Living, & Making a Difference
- Succeeding in Music: Business Chops For Performers & Songwriters (2nd. Ed.) [Book + CD]
- Top 100 Health-Care Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Training and Jobs in Allied Health, Nursing, Medicine, and More (2nd. Ed.)
- Top 100 Careers Without a Four-Year Degree: Your Complete Guidebook to Major Jobs in Many Fields (9th. Ed.)
- What Can I Do With No Degree? (3rd. ed.)
Labour Market Trends and Employer Directories
- 2010 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
- Almanac of American Employers 2010, (The) [Book + CD-ROM]
- Blue Book 2010: Directory of Community Services in Toronto
- Canadian Writer's Market, (The), 18th ed.
- Educators Resource Directory 2009-2010 (8th. Ed.)
- Quebec Labour and Employment Law: Frequently Asked Questions
- Scott's Directories of Canadian Schools 2010
Part-Time / Suummer / International / Volunteer Opportunities
- 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich Your Life, (The)
- ISS Directory of International Schools 2009-2010, (The)
- Summer Jobs Worldwide 2010
Entrepreneurship
- Canadian Legal Guide For Small Business (2nd. Ed.) [Book + CD]
- Escape From Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur
- Starting a Successful Business in Canada (17th. Ed.) [Book + CD]
Professional / Personal Development
- First-Job Survival Guide: How to Thrive and Advance in Your New Career
- Portable Mentor, (The): Your Anywhere, Anytime Career Coach and Problem Solver
- Simplify Your Work Life: Ways to Change the Way You Work So You Have More Time to Live
Centennial Centre, Macdonald Campus
- Best Canadian Cover Letters: 70+ Best Canadian-Format Cover
- Canadian Graduate Programs in Environmental Studies Directory, 2008-2009
- Canadian Summer Job Directory: Canada's best directory for finding work in the summer
- Career Adventure: Your Guide to Personal Assessment, Career Exploration, and Decision Making
- Career Diary of a Veterinarian: Thirty Days Behind the Scenes with a Professional
- Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development
- Careers in the Environment (3rd ed.)
- Careers with Animals: Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, and Exotics
- Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning
- Get Into Veterinary School: Insights by an Admissions Expert
- Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way Into the Graduate School of Your Choice (3rd ed.)
- Great Jobs For Environmental Studies Majors
- Hire Power: the Ultimate Canada Student Employment Guide (2nd ed.)
- How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement (4th ed.)
- Now What: The Young Person's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Career
- Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers
- Refuse to Choose!: A Revolutionary Program For Doing Everything That You Love
- Saving the Earth as a Career: Advice on Becoming a Conservation Professional
- Veterinary medical School Admission Requirements 2010 Edition for 2011 Matriculation
- What Color Is Your Parachute? 2010 A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
- What Type Am I?: Discover Who You Really Are
- Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want
Online Magazines and Serials
- Verge - North America's magazine for exploring opportunities to
study, work and volunteer abroad.
New Focus On : Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Work Abroad.
*To access the e-magazines, enter caps.library [at] mcgill.ca. - Current Jobs in Liberal Arts, an entry-level careers employment bulletin published twice per month, has a new issue online. Access the bulletin and online updates via myFuture.
- Perspectives on Labour and Income, Summer 2010
Search our book catalogue and website directory for more career resources, covering graduate school, networking, occupational descriptions, employer directories, self-improvement, and everything in between.