Careers and Employment Subject Guide
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Subject Headings for Careers & Employment
Americans- Employment- Foreign countries
Applications for positions
Career changes
Career development
Cover letters
Employment in foreign countries
Employment interviewing
Job hunting
Job vacancies
Resumes (Employment)
Vocational Guidance (example: advertising- vocational guidance; college students-vocational guidance)