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PUBLIC LIBRARY
HOW TO GET AND KEEP A JOB
lI T is the first of all problems for
a man to find out what kind Of
work he is to do in this uni

WUIk lie Is 10 40 IN JnlS unl-
verse. Thomas Carlyle.
In view of the continued problem Of
unemployment, the selection of vo-
cation, and the retention of the job
when once employed, become the most
important factors in the life of the
average youth emerging from school.
Fortunately. more and more attention
is being given to the choice of voca-
tion fitted to the native talents and
abilities of the employe. This week
the Technology Division Of the Public
Library presents list of books on the
selection of a vocation. The first week
in April this will be followed by list
on the methods of applying for a job
and the ethics which obtain in bus
mess.
Selecting a Vocation.
BOOK OF OPPORTUNITIES, by r.
H, Plat. 1888. HIKE P696a.
Every job imaginable discussed con-
cisely as to requirements, kind of work
and compensation.
CAREERS AHEAD, by Joseph Cottler
and Harold Brecht. 1885. HIKE
C827.
Information of some so occupa tions
for the use of students in grade and
! junior high schools.
CAREERS FOR WOMEN by Cath
crime Filene, ed. 1884. KWX.-
| F474a.
Material on voCationS written by
women engaged in the work they de-
scribe" Exceptionally helpful to the
young girl trying to decide for what
work she is best fitted
CHOOSING YOUR LIFE WORK, by
William Rosengarten. 1896. HIKE. -
R726c2.
| Presents simple plan whereby the
individual may analyDe his capacities,
aptitudes and interests" Also gives
ments of 200 representative occupa-
tions, professions and trades
! FASHION CAREERS AMERICAN
STYLE. by Catherine Oglesby.
1895. KWX Og5.
Pointers on how women may get
ahead in the fashion business;
whether selling across a counter,
drawing Illustrations or on the way TO
become a Helena RubenStein.
THE GIRL AND HER FUTURE. BY
H c. Hoerle. 1895. KWX .H677g2.
The general technique of obtaining
a Job is given, as well as specific in
formation on almost 100 occupations.
HOW TO FIND AND FOLLOW YOUR
CAREER. By w. J. Reilly. 1886
HIKE R275
constructive discussion of yoca-
tionS for that person who feels that
he is unsuited to the work al which
he Is occupied.
JOBS FOR THE PERPLEXED. BY
F. E Breck 1896. HKEB B743.
How the not-so-young and not-so-
strong have succeeded in little busi-
neSses."
MAKE A JOB FOR YOURSELF. By
Pauline Cleaver. 1896. HIKE. .C53
Suggests new and congenial way'
not only of supplementing ones pres.
ent income through spare-tinle activ-
ity but also of supporting ones sell
in time of need"
MAKE YOUR OWN JOB BY Violet
Rider and H B. Doust. 1888
HkEj297.
Short stories demonstrating the
ingenuity of so men and women wht
made jobs for themselves.
MAKE YOURSELF A JOB. By NJ
D. Hockenbury. 1886 IXH65
; Suggestions for college students OF
how to earn money while going 10 col
lege and in vacation"
New Fields.
MAKING A LIVING IN RADIO. B,
; zeh Bouck 1885. TGC 1858.
Sensible advice to one starting +
make his living in one of the man,
fields Of radio from broadcasting Il
radio servlcing."
NEW CAREERS FOR YOUTH. B,
w. B. Pitkin. 1884. HKEP68n
In choosing a vocation it is essentia
to know what fields are overcroUdet
; and where the prospect is more hope
full. These points are discussed in thi
analysis of jobs in 95 important field
of work
OCCUPATIONS. BY J. M Brewer
1886 HKE.B753
Practically all of the standard oc
cupationS are discussed.
OCCUPATIONAL ORIENTATION
BY G. V. Bennett and F. E. Older
eds. 1881. HIKE .B436o.
The number of employees in the Job
analyzed and their geographic dis
, tribution are the unique features O
| this excellent study
' ON GOING INTO BUSINESS. B
j. c. Baker. w. D. Kennedy AM
others. 1886. HKE.B .B224
The book is unusual in the atten
ton it gives to such orienting fea