Evening star., 1935-05-12
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOOKS ABOUT JOBS AND
HOBBIES.

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IN ANTICIPATION of the needs of
the students who will graduate
from Washington high schools in
i June, committee OF the Voca-
tional Guidance Association of
the District of Columbia prepared a
report on the opportunities open to
high school graduates. The Public
Library has contributed to this re-
port a list of books helpful in search
ing for and keeping job and books
on hobbies. which will keep one busy
and interested, whether he gets job
or not. The list follows:
Jobs.
Outline of Careers. ed. by E. L. Ber-
nays. 1927. HKE.B457o.
The requirements, opportunities
and drawbacks of careers. described
by SO men and women. each eminent
in his own business or profession.
The Girl and Her Job, by E. E.
Brooke 1888 HKW.B794.
The person who studies these sam
pie application blanks will not be
caught mapping when his time comes
to fill out questionable The apti-
tude test will also be helpful.
Junior Office Practice. by M. F. Ca.
hill. 1926. HK1Cll4j.
Details of office work common to
most places of business, including
filing, answering the telephone, using
special machines and taking care of
mail. Chapters on reference books
and business form are useful.
The Young Man in Business, by H. L.
Davis. 1881. HKED29.
A book to help young people bridge
the gap between school and business.
Careers for Women. Rev. and enl.
ed. ed by Catherine Filene. 1884.
KWX.F474a.
"Upto-date material on vocations
for women, written by women en-
gagged In the work they describe" Ex-
ceptionally helpful to the young girl
trying to decide for what work she
is best fitted.
Get That Job! by r. T. Gebler. 1882.
HKEG GAG.
Answering the classified ad. PIP.
1926.
How You Can Get a job by G. L.
Gardiner. 1885.
Letters Of application. Interviews.
] Find My Vocation, by H. D. Kitson.
1895.
This book aims to give the student
o definite program Of procedure for
approaching and solving the prob
lens of choosing and pursuing a vo-
cation" Tells how to study an occu-
patton and analyze ones self in the
light of the occupational demands.
She Strives to Conquer, by Frances
Maule. 1884. KWX.M445.
Just what kind and experienced
friend would tell young girl, begin
ming to work. about business behavior,
opportunities and job requirements
for women.
Your Job, How to Get It and How to
Keep 1t, by r. o. Pickard. 1888
HKE.P58.
Advice about what to do after the
JOp 10 yOuAo, AoAuAh6 Jou JOp, ouu
gaining promotion.
Book Of Opportunities, ed by r. H.
Platt. 1888. HKE.P696a.
Every job imaginable discussed con-
eisely as to requirements, kind of
work and compensation.
Make Your Own Job, by Violet Ryder
and H. B. Doust. 1888. HKER97.
A series of short stories demon
strating the ingenuity of so men and
women who made jobs for them
selves.
II You Want to Get Ahead. by r. w.
Sherman. 1884. HKE.Sh5.
A check list of concrete points to
consider in seeking to improve your
self.
The Secretary's Hand Book, by s. A.
Taintor 1881. HK.1T134s2.
Letters of application.
Write Better Business Letters, by M.
H. Wessen. 1888. HKC.W51w.
Application letters, PIP. 20S-235.
Hobbies.
Care and Feeding of Hobby Horses,
by z. e Calkins. 1884. v.C2.
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