How to Find Information on Your Career in Computer Science Related Disciplines

Use the books below to research careers in the computing field.

Use the web sites below to search for current job postings in the computing field.

Books

Click on the title of the book to get the location and call number in the library:

	Ace the IT Resume. (2nd ed.) McGraw-Hill, 2007. This book is written to help the IT professional create the perfect resume. Also available - 1st edition, 2002.
	America's Top Computer and Technical Jobs: Detailed Information on 112 Major Jobs at all Level of Education and Training. Tweny Minutes Press, 2002. Get good information on leading jobs within the technical industry.
	Best Computer Jobs in America: Twenty Minutes from Home. (electronic book) Twenty Minutes Press, 2002. This book gives jobs and job descriptions with the computer industry.
	Careers for Computer Buffs and Other Technological Types. (3rd ed.) McGraw-Hill, 2006. 2nd ed. also available as electronic book. Provides everything you need to get started on landing the job of your dreams, including inside information on everyday routines of selected jobs, working conditions within the field, and alternate sources to enhance your job search.
	Careers in Computers. (3rd ed.) VGM Career Horizons, 2002. This book gives information and job descriptions on various computer related occupations.
	Computer Science Resumes and Job Finding Guide. Barron's, 2005. This book gives you tips and job searching strategies.
	Expert Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs. (2nd ed.) Jist Works, 2005. This is an excellent guide for the technical professional preparing their resumes. Also available - 1st edition, 2001.
	Getting a job in CG: real advice from reel people. Sybex, 2004. Also available as electronic book. Definitive and practical guide to help you land that first job or advance your current job in the computer graphics industry.
	Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors. VGM Career Books, 2003. This book list jobs and job description for computer science majors. Also available - 1st edition, 1998, as electronic book.
	The Guide to Internet Job Searching. VGM Career Horizons, 2004. This book show to go about job searching via the Internet. It gives good information on how to narrow your search in order to get the best results. 2004-05 edition also available as electronic book.
	How to get a job in computer animation. Edharriss.com, 2003. In-depth information on creating a good demo reel, locating jobs, writing a résumé, interview guidelines, networking, freelancing, salaries, schools, software, and hardware.
	IT Career Guide. Prentice Hall, 2006. Filled with current and pragmatic advice, this guide can benefit the brand new IT job seeker. Focuses on finding entry-level work in the IT field.
	My Job Went to India, and All I Got Was This Lousy Book. Pragmatic, 2005. IT job outsourcing is a hot topic; this book suggests "52 ways to save your job."
	The Official Dice Technology Job Search Guide. Wiley, 2007. Intended to complement content on the Dice Web site (see link below under Web Resources), this unique career guide is essential reading if you are seeking a better job, changing jobs, or looking for your first job.
	Opportunites in Computer Careers. VGM Career Books, 2002. This book describes the various careers available to computer science graduates.
	Real-Resumes for Computer Jobs. PREP Publishing, 2001. The resume samples within this book were written specifically for people within the computer industry.
	Resumes for Computer Careers. (2nd ed.) VGM Career Horizons, 2002. This book gives examples of both the resume and the cover letter. Also available as electronic book.
	WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Information Technology. WetFeet, 2004. Good book for finding job descriptions and information on IT careers.
	Your Bright Future in Information Technology. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2002. This book describes jobs within the information technology industry.

RIT Libraries frequently acquire new books on this topic. To browse for other books on jobs and careers in computing and information technology, search the library catalog for these subjects:

Magazines/Journals/Periodicals

Graduating Engineer and Computer Careers. Peterson's Magazine Group, Annual. This annual publication covers jobs and employers in the areas of engineering and computer science. Current print issues available in library; current issues and backfile to 1999 available online.

Career information for computing

Books

Magazines/Journals/Periodicals

Web Resources