Finding a Job

Information gathering is instrumental to an effective job search, particularly when it is approached with energy and creativity. A large and diverse selection of written resources is available through a good public or university library to aid you in the process. MIT Careers Office library is unpretentious but offers a gold mine of information to help you research career opportunities. The following bibliography identifies some of our primary references which are available to support the research efforts of job seekers, particularly in the areas of architecture, civil engineering, construction, political science, public policy, and urban studies and planning. The bibliography is indicative of materials which exist, but is by no means complete.

Architecture and Construction

Contact Information for AIA Chapters nationwide.

Architect? A Candid Guide to the Profession by Roger K. Lewis, published by MIT Press. A realistic account of architectural education and practice.

Graduating into Architecture: A Guide for New Graduates. Entering the Profession (Getting a Job, Careers, Salaries, Professional Associations), IDP/Registration, Postprofessional Education.

ProFile: The Directory of U.S. Architectural Design Firms. Data on U.S. architecture firms including contact information, types of work done, awards received, foreign offices of U.S.-based firms, members of AIA committees, top architectural professionals cross-referenced with their firms.On-line at http://www.e-architect.com.

Consulting

American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) Directory. Consulting engineering firms nationwide offering services including environmental consulting, transportation planning, construction management, waste management, planning and design. 1994 - 95.

American Consulting Engineers Council of New England Directory. Leading consulting engineering and environmental firms in New England from sole practitioners to large corporations. Organized geographically, indexed by firm. 1994-95.

American Society of Consulting Planners, Directory of Firms. Describes services, principals and locations of member firms nationwide. Indexed geographically and by areas of expertise. 1993-1994.

Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory. Firm's name, address, contact and description. Alphabetical by state and city; foreign firms by country and province and/or city. Contains subject index and alphabetical index of individuals and of firms. 1991 (Dewey Library has current edition.)

Directory of Specialty Consultants. Nationwide consultants in design and construction industry: acoustics, architectural models and photography, A/V, exhibit, graphics/signage, theatre, etc. 1995.

Massachusetts Association of Consulting Planners (MACP) Planning Consultant Directory. Name, address, phone, contact name, size of firm, indexed by specialization. 1994-95.

Women and Minority-Owned Consulting Engineering Firms. 1991.

Employer Directories

ENR (Engineering News Record) Directory of Design Firms, 1994-95. Design firms, design/build companies and other consultants. Guide to 3,400 U.S. firms by state; international section with 500+ non-U.S. firms and foreign offices of U.S. firms, by country. Contact information, type of firm, annual billings, types of work.

Entertainment Employers Principal companies involved in major areas of entertainment industry, by function, (e.g. television production, animation, special effects), by alpha, function and region. 1995.

GIS Sourcebook Workplaces which use Geographic Information Systems. Pub. yearly by GIS World magazine. We have 1991, Rotch Library has 1995 edition (call # G70.2.65745). Also, GIS World is a good source of employment contacts and conference listings (Rotch subscribes). See also job announcements in Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) "marketplace" flyer in Rotch.

How to Get A Job In: San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Washington D.C., New York, Greater Boston, the Pacific Rim, Houston, Europe. Information on employers in industries including architecture, education, film/video, government, health care, human services, real estate, transportation. Contact information; how to use local networks and professional organizations; employment services; interviews and resumes.

Standard and Poor's Register and Dunn & Bradstreet's Million Dollar Directory both provide index of American and Canadian companies with chief officers, products or line of business, dollar amount of sales and number of employees.

World Chamber of Commerce Directory. Chambers of Commerce may be particularly useful as you prepare to move to a new city or state. They can provide information on the business environment, living situation, and major employers, along with directories/guides to specific fields. Some cities sponsor free Job Finding Forums. This Directory gives contact information for American, Canadian, and Foreign Chambers of Commerce, as well as a limited listing of economic development organizations.

Environmental

Becoming an Environmental Professional - Discusses careers in air & water quality, solid & hazardous waste management, environmental health, fisheries, forestry, wildlife, land & water conservation, parks & recreation, urban & regional planning; roles of environmental professionals; current and future environmental issues; education, training and job search; bibliography. Pub. by CEIP Fund, 1988.

The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers published by Environmental Careers Organization. Overview of the field, examples of actual projects, jobs and opportunities. Chapters on Planners and Communicators, Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management. 1993.

Conservation Directory. Organizations, agencies and officials concerned with natural resource use and management. Pub. by National Wildlife Federation.1992.

Directory of Environmental Groups in New England. Includes federal agencies with environmental responsibilities, New England state and environmental agencies, regional voluntary organizations and listings for CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Pub. by Environmental Protection Agency, 1988.

The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO). Job-matching organization which helps applicants find short-term environmental positions in urban planning; water, land and air quality; solid waste management and recycling, conservation, transportation, etc. Five regional offices. Call (617) 426-4783 or visit the Boston office at 286 Congress Street.

Environmental Jobs for Scientists and Engineers. 1992.

Environmental Career Opportunities. Monthly publication lists positions nationwide.

The Green Book: Environmental Resources Directory, New England. Lists providers of environmental equipment and supplies; and technical, regulatory and legal expertise; national and regional organizations in New England. 1992 - 1993.

Massachusetts Audubon Society. Hatheway Environmental Resources Library at Lincoln Headquarters of Mass. Audobon Society keeps job listings in the environmental field and job-listing publications. Call (617) 259-9500 for directions. Library hours: W/Th, 1 - 5. Job listings available M-F, 9 - 5.

Massachusetts Environmental Industry/Education Resource Directory: Guide to Schools, Careers, and Environmental Companies. 1992 (most current).

Petersen's Guides: Job Opportunities '94: The Environment, Engineering & Technology, Health Care, Business.

New England Environmental Organizations Directory. Over 400 citizen groups, environmental agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses and industries. 1991.

Opportunities in Environmental Careers. Overview of the field, employment outlook, salaries, where to get more information. Appendixes of citizen organizations and key federal agencies. 1991.

Government Policy and Politics

The Almanac of American Government Jobs and Careers, by Ronald L. and Caryl R. Krannich. Information on agencies and employers in federal government. Read in conjunction with Complete Guide to Public Employment, which outlines strategies for public sector job search. 1991.

Alternative Careers for Political Scientists. Careers for political scientists in applied settings (e.g. government, Capitol Hill, research and consulting, interest groups, corporate public affairs) and concrete ways to pursue them. Pub. by American Political Science Association, 1984 (most current).

Citizens' Guide to State Services, A Selective Listing of Governmental Agencies and Programs. Organizations, contact information, organized by area of interest. Pub. by Citizen Information Service of Office of Massachusetts Secretary of State, 1990.

Complete Guide to Finding Jobs in Government. How to find positions at all levels of govt. in the U.S., Canada and Overseas: application, cover letter, resume, interview. By Daniel Lauber, 1989-1990.

Complete Guide to Public Employment. Opportunities and strategies with all levels of government, trade and professional associations, consulting firms, non-profits, foundations, research organizations, political support groups, international institutions. By Ronald and Caryl Krannich, 1986.

Congressional Staff Directory. Arranged mostly by states, alphabetically by members and committees; subject index. Most recent edition in MIT Libraries.

Directory of Employment Opportunities in the Federal Government. What and where the jobs are. How to get them. By Stephen E. Vogel. Pub. in 1985.

Federal Career Directory. Agency and department profiles, including mission, function, entry-level opportunities. Information on Presidential Management Internship, applying for federal jobs, salaries.

Government Job Finder. How to find jobs in local, state & federal govt. in U.S. and abroad. 1994.

Government Research Centers Directory. Guide to U.S. government R&D centers.

Harvard College Guide to Careers in Government & Politics. Opportunities in and preparation required for public service and related fields. 1992.

How to Get a Federal Job: A Guide to Finding and Applying for a Job With the U.S. Government Anywhere in the U.S. 1989 update.

Massachusetts Municipal Directory, "Municipal Advocate". Guide to local government in the Commonwealth. Lists chief executives and other officials in cities and towns, vital statistics for each municipality, county officials, regional planning agencies, statewide professional associations. 1993.

The New Careers Directory: Internships and Professional Opportunities in Technology and Social Change. See Appendix A: Opportunities with the Federal and State Government. Profiles organizations with social and humanitarian concerns nationwide offering jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities. Pub. by Student Pugwash, 1993.

Official Directory of the City of New York. In Rotch Library.

Opportunities in State and Local Government Careers (1993) and Opportunities in Federal Government Careers (1992). Overview of the field, employment outlook, information sources.

Practitioners Guide to Economic Development in Massachusetts. Describes agencies involved with business development (financing, workforce development, technical assistance) in MA. 1994.

State Executive Directory. Lists executive and legislative officials. Good way to learn structure of states and their agencies. Names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of officers, committee heads and members of state legislatures, and managers of boards and authorities. 1992-1993.

The United States Government Manual. Comprehensive information on agencies of legislative, judicial and executive branches; and on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the U.S. participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.1992- 1993.

What Do I Do Next? A Manual for People Just Entering Government Service. How to get, keep and succeed at a public sector job.

Washington Information Directory. Arranged by subject (such as Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation) this directory lists federal government offices, congressional committees and private, non-profit organizations in Washington. Pub. by Congressional Quarterly, Inc. 1987-1988.

Who's Who in Western Governmental Research. Directory of members (people concerned with public affairs or governmental research in the West) organized by state. 1989 - 1990.

Graduate Schools, Fellowships, Grants

Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources. Grants from government agencies, foundations, corporations, community trusts, unions, special interest organizations, and associations. Indexed by subject, organization and program, geographic location, and personnel. Information on program planning and proposal writing inc. sample budget. 1993.

Developing Your Career as a Scientist in Academe: A Guide for Prospective Graduate Students, Graduate Students and PhD's. (Harvard OCS). Qualifications for faculty appointments; samples of CVs, journals listing academic jobs; resources for funding graduate and postdoctoral research.

Directory of Research Grants. Lists funding possibilities for research-related programs andprojects, scholarships, fellowships, conferences and internships. Easy access to alot of information on over 6000 opportunities. Pub. by ORYX Press, 1994.

Directory of Special Programs for Minority Group Members: Career Information Services, Employment Skills Banks, Financial Aid Sources. 1990.

Education for Action, Graduate Studies with a Focus on Social Change. Graduate programs in areas including development studies, economics, political science and urban planning. Pub. by Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy. 1987.

The Financial Aid Book. Scholarships, grants, fellowships and loans for internships, research, international study and career development at all academic levels. Pub. by Perpetual Press, 1994.

The Foundation Center. This foundation-funded nonprofit maintains Reference Collections in New York City, Washington DC, Cleveland OH and San Francisco CA. All are open to the public, as are their Cooperating Collections in university and public libraries nationwide. To find nearest collection, call 1-800-424-9836. In Boston: Associated Grantmakers of MA, 294 Washington Street (617-426-2606).

The Foundation Directory. U. S. Grant-making foundations for both individuals and organizations. Alphabetical by state; indexed by location, types of support, subject and foundation name. 1994.

The Foundation Grants Index. Current funding priorities of nation's largest foundations, by subject and geographic focus, types of organizations funded and support awarded, population groups served. 1993.

Graduate Education and Career Directions in Science, Engineering and Public Policy, 1986, and Guide to Education in Science, Engineering and Public Policy, 1990.

Guide to Architecture Schools. Describes all professional programs of architecture in the U.S. and Canada; advises on preparing for architecture career and how to choose schools; lists architecture schools worldwide, and specialized and related degree programs. 1994.

Guide to Graduate Education in Urban and Regional Planning. 1992.

The Harvard Guide to Grants. Grants for study in U.S. and overseas, and for work and practical experience in Arts and Media, Community Service, the Public Sector, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Teaching and Education. 1994.

Peterson's Grants for Graduate & Postdoctoral Study. Extensive listing of fellowships, grants and other programs that provide financial support to graduate students. Designed for the individual, with good introductory information in chapter on "Grant-Seeking Process". 1995.

Peterson's Guide to Financial Resources for International Study. Grants for study abroad. Compiled by The Institute of International Education. 1989.

Preparing for Your Academic Career in the Humanities and Social Sciences. (Harvard OCS) Learning about your field, developing professional opportunities during graduate school; applying for academic positions (researching opportunities; CVs, dissertation abstract); interviews, job offers, bibliography.

Profiles of Top Architecture Schools. Reprints of articles from Architecture magazine describing degree programs at 29 North American architecture schools, 1985 - 1989. NOTE: Architecture Career Day ", annual gathering of architecture school representatives who meet in Boston with people interested in architectural education and careers. For information call Boston Society of Architects @ 617-951-1433.

U.S. Student Fulbright Grants and Other Grants for Graduate Study and Research Abroad. Awards for predoctoral study and research administered by the Institute of International Education. Pub. under grant from U.S. Information Agency, 1995 - 1996.

International

Alternatives to the Peace Corps: Gaining Third World Experience. International voluntary service, church-affiliated and technical service organizations, work brigades, study tours. Answers to common questions about voluntary service abroad. Pub. by Institute for Food and Development Policy. 1988.

Building Design and Construction, July 1992. See "Employer Directories".

Career Opportunities for American Planners in International Development. Advice about finding employment in the international development field, with articles by professionals in NGO's, consulting firms, international agencies, government, and architectural/engineering firms. Pub. by the International Division of the American Planning Association. 1994.

Careers in International Affairs. Overview of work in international service and business including U. S. Government; International Organizations; Commercial Banking; Business; Consulting; Trade and Professional Associations; Research Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Education and Teaching; and Women in International Affairs. Pub. by Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. 1991.

Career Opportunities in International Development in Washington D.C. Contact information, location of activities, fields, size and desired qualifications of staff, availability of internships. Pub. by Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Studies. 1988.

The Complete Guide to International Jobs and Careers. Ronald and Caryl Krannich. 1990.

Construction Employment Guide in the National and International Field. See "Architecture".

Design Firm Directory 1991 (graphic and industrial design edition). See "Employer Directories".

Developing Areas Job Book, International Career Employment Opportunities, Africana Bulletin. Listings of current openings. See "Job Books & Listings" section of this hand-out.

Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries. Volume 1: American firms with operations overseas. Volumes 2 and 3: firm's foreign operations by country. Dewey has current edition.

Directory of International Internships, A World of Opportunities. Indexed by specific subject topics which relate to the program by geographical area, and also by internship sponsor. A good bibliography listing resources on international employment is included. (Kept in 12-185.) 1987.

Engineering News Record (ENR) 200 Top International Design Firms. Annual magazine article update on firms with top billings in international design market, list of "top 10" by region and market. 1994.

ENR (Engineering News Record) Directory of Design Firms, 1992-93. (See Employer Directories)

Export Assist: A Business Guide To Government Money & Resources, 1995. Describes public and private resources available to businesses in Massachusetts interested in working internationally. Useful listing for students with background in international trade, finance and business development.

How to Get A Job In Europe. See "Employer Directories".

Guide to Careers in World Affairs. Published by the Foreign Policy Association. Lists private nonprofit organizations; international business, banking and finance; the federal government; and international organizations. Description of organization, composition of staff, qualifications for professional positions, availability of internships, and contact name. 1982.

International Development Employment Prepared by Peace Corps to help returned volunteers find jobs.

International Engineering Directory published by American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC). U.S. consulting engineering firms, with a wide variety of technical skills, which have both a domestic and an international practice. Includes index by fields of specialization. 1988 (most current, possible plans to publish new edition in 1996.)

The International Foundation Directory, published by Europa Publications Ltd. Directory of international foundations, trusts and other similar institutions. Entries, arranged by country, supply institution's name, address and purpose, and details of its activities, finances, publications and officers. Indexed by foundation activity as well as by foundation name. 1983.

International Research Centers Directory. World guide to government, university, independent nonprofit and commercial research and development. Foundations, councils and other organizations which support research.

International Career Employment Opportunities. Bi-weekly job listings in U.S. and abroad, in foreign affairs, international trade & finance, international development and assistance, foreign languages, international education, etc.

Internet Profiles, International Development Contractors and Grantees, Volume One: United States. Profiles several hundred organizations which compete for international technical assistance contract/grants, and implement activities. Focus on private sector firms, private voluntary organizations, universities, and not-for-profit corporations. Index of firms by fields of specialization and by countries of experience.

"Job Opportunities for American Planners in Developing Countries". Interview with DUSP alumna working at U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington D.C. Reprint from Interplan.

The New Careers Directory: Internships and Professional Opportunities in Technology and Social Change. Published by Student Pugwash, 1993. See index on international opportunities.

Returning To Indonesia: The 1993/1994 Employment Guide for Indonesian Graduates of American Universities. Prepared by the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, 1993.

Trade Associations and Professional Bodies of the United Kingdom. Organizations throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many professional associations produce trade journals which include job listings. They also tell of new initiatives, business developments and programs that may signal potential employment opportunities.

World Chamber of Commerce Directory. 1995. See "Employer Directories".

Yearbook of International Organizations 1992/93. In three volumes. Includes NGO's, foundations, research institutes, commercial enterprises, etc. Vol. 1 -- Organization descriptions; Vol. 2 -- Organized by country of secretariat and country of location; Vol. 3 --- Classified by subject, regional concerns, type.

Internships

Directory of International Internships, A World of Opportunities. 1987.

Insider's Guide to Washington Internships. Information on government internships (on Capitol Hill, and in US Federal Departments, Agencies & Independent Organizations); in the private and nonprofit sectors; general information on internships.

Internships: The Guide to On-the -Job Training Opportunities for Students and Adults. Articles to help you with resumes, interviews, choice, and use of internship to prepare for full-time work. 1992.

New Careers Directory: Internships and Professional Opportunities in Technology and Social Change. Indexed by issue area and location. Information on organizations nationwide, with humanitarian concerns; their missions, programs, staff, qualifications sought, whether salary is offered; types of jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Published by Student Pugwash, 1993.

The Student's Guide to New York City Internships & Part-Time Employment The Student's Guide to Boston Internships & Part-Time Employment Information on corporate, nonprofit and government opportunities.

Job Listings

Africana Bulletin, published monthly during the academic year by Boston University's African Studies Center. Lists job opportunities, fellowships and internships.

APA New England Chapter Bulletin Board. Monthly newsletter with job listings.

Boston Society of Architects (BSA) Newsletter. The BSA's monthly newsletter announces current job openings and is packed with names of contacts at and news about local firms.

Chronicle of Higher Education. Weekly periodical with articles on issues and developments in education, and an extensive listing of teaching, research and administrative jobs in U.S. and abroad.

Community Jobs, The National Employment Newsletter for the Non-Profit Sector. Monthly listing of opportunities, many entry-level, with public interest and community organizations nationwide.

Environmental Career Opportunities. Monthly newsletter of jobs nationwide.

Harvard Gazette. Weekly newspaper with listings of jobs at Harvard, including faculty, administrative, research and other staff positions.

Harvard Graduate School of Education Careers newsletter. Jobs in teaching, research, evaluation, curriculum development, policy analysis, human resources, consulting and non-profit administration.

Job Mart, American Planning Association's (APA) biweekly listing of planning jobs, organized by state.

Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission Job Opportunity Bulletin. Jobs at all levels.

Public Sector Job Bulletin. Opportunities in local and state government, mostly in the South and Midwest: planning and community development, zoning, public works, wastewater management, etc.

PA Times. Employment opportunities in government, faculty positions and internships, nationwide.

Nonprofit

ACCESS, Opportunites in Non-Profit Organizations (see description under "Job Books & Listings".)

Community Development Corporations in Massachusetts.

Good Works, A Guide to Careers in Social Change. Profiles of people working in social change in various organizations. Topical and geographical indices. 1991.

Great Careers: The Fourth of July Resource Guide to Careers, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector. Describes nonprofits in areas including arts, children and youth, energy, labor unions, media, women's issues, etc. Identifies sources of job lisings. Pub. by the Middle Atlantic Placement Association. 1990.

Human Services Yellow Pages of Massachusetts. Lists over 20,000 human service providers. 1993 - 1994.

Neighborhood-Based Organizations in Cleveland. Directory to organizations involved in neighborhood development activities. Categorized by primary activity (e.g. neighborhood advocacy, housing development and rehab, commercial development.

The New Careers Directory: Internships and Professional Opportunities in Technology and Social Change. See description above, under "Internships".

Non-Profits Job Finder. Information on periodicals, journals, job-matching services, computerized job listings which list jobs, internships and grant opportunities in housing, planning and development; education; social services; environment; research; transportation; and other fields. 1992.

Non-Profit Employer Directory. Lists employers who advertised jobs in Community Jobs (see "job listings") during previous year. useful for networking in non-profit sector. 1991-92 edition.

Private Nonprofit Statewide Preservation Organizations. Profiles organizations nationwide which promote preservation at state and local levels. Includes topical index, by activity (e.g. advocacy, affordable housing, economic revitalization); Locations of National Trust Regional Offices; profiles of Revolving Funds operated by statewide preservation organizations. In Rotch Library.

Profitable Careers in Nonprofit by William Lewis and Carol Milano. Careers in culture and the arts, education, health and medicine, religion, civil service, environmental causes, animal rights and civic organizations. Discusses structure of nonprofits and types of groups that comprise nonprofit sector, advises about job search. 1987.

Public Interest Job Search Guide. Harvard Law School's handbook and employer directory for law students and practitioners seeking public service work. Some resources discussed are specific to Harvard Law School, but the general advice and many employer listings are relevant to any practitioner interested in exploring. 1991.

Research Centers Directory. A guide to over 9,000 university-related and other nonprofit research organizations in areas including behavioral and social sciences, business and economics, government and public affairs, labor and industrial relations, regional and area studies.

U.S. Nonprofit Organizations in Development Assistance Abroad (TAICH). Organizations engaged in efforts to meet development needs of the Third World. Indices: Country, Category, Alphabetical. 1983. Most recent edition.

Teaching

Academic Job Search Handbook. Discusses academic careers and institutional structures; "inside look" at hiring from institution's perspective; timetable for job search. CV's with samples. Pub. by Univ. of PA, 1992. Currently being revised.

Chronicle of Higher Education. Weekly newspaper with articles on issues in education and job listings in teaching and administration.

Job Books "Faculty" sections in the Architecture and Planning job book, "Faculty" notebook for announcements of current openings, "Teaching" notebook.

Private Independent Schools. Private schools, nationwide, by region and state. Describes programs and their approaches, student body. Schools abroad and summer academic programs. 1993.

Harvard Graduate School of Education "Careers" job-listing newsletter.

The PhD Program and Your Career: A Guide to Enhancing Opportunities in Teaching and Research and Broadening Your Career Outlook. Useful for students beginning graduate school as well as for job-seekers. Topics include planning program of study; the dissertation; when and how to conduct academic job hunt; research positions; non-academic careers; writing CV's, resumes, cover letters and fellowship proposals; where to find job listings.

Scholarly Pursuits: A Practical Guide to Academe. Describes doctoral programs, how to apply for teaching jobs and fellowships. Samples, with commentary, of vitas, cover letters, thesis abstracts and job listings for teaching and research positions. 1993.

Libraries and Bookstores in the Boston area

MIT Dewey Library (E53), the main business library at MIT, has information on real estate developers and other businesses; current editions of top industry directories such as Standard & Poors, Dun & Bradstreet's, and F&S Index: Predicasts ( all described under "Employer Information" section of this bibliography.)
MIT Rotch Library (7-204). Resources include state and national rosters (by country) of registered architects; most current AIA Profile; and back issues of magazines (such as Architectural Record and Builder Magazine) which may help you find firms which match your interests (e.g. firms which design housing for the elderly, users of a particular computer technology, museum designers).
Boston Public Library, 666 Boylston Street, Boston, 536-5400 (library card issued free)
Kirstein Business Branch (part of the Boston Public Library), 20 City Hall Avenue Boston. 523-0860
Massport Authority, World Trade Center, Suite 321, Boston Information on foreign trade. Open to the public. Also information on overseas internships.
The State Library of Massachusetts, 341 State House, Boston Government and public affairs research library, includes information on start-up businesses, federal agencies, non-profit agencies, historical information (local and state), Think Tank reports, (e.g. Brookings Institute), information on current issues such as AIDS, child abuse; newspapers and journals. State book store sells current regulations, Citizens Guide to State Agencies, and the Directory of Women and Minority Businesses.

Additional Tips for Alumni and Long-Distance Job Seekers

Professional associations are also helpful in providing information on careers and publications relating to particular professions. Other job search services are sometimes offered by these groups as well. For example, the Boston chapter of the American Institute of Architects publishes a monthly job-listing newsletter and a Directory of local firms, hosts lectures and other gatherings of practitioners, has numerous committees which one may join to meet other architects, and shares office space and works collaboratively with a placement agency which serves the design professions. Check both the Encyclopedia of Associations and the National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S. and Canada & Labor Unions for the organizations appropriate for you.

Many professional associations and independent publishers produce trade journals which often include job listings. They also tell of new initiatives, business developments and programs in a particular field. Organizations that are growing, moving, or receiving new contracts are potential employers for you to contact. Professional journals will help you identify these organizations. This same kind of information can be gathered from regional magazines and newspapers which feature articles on regional developments.

Besides providing information and counseling on the mechanics of starting and running a small business, local or regional Small Business Administrations publish directories to small businesses in a given area. They also offer information on and special sevices for minority- and women-owned enterprises.

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