Our Library

The library is open to the public from 8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday.  It is free to borrow resources and clients have the opportunity of using the computers for CV writing, job and university applications as well as careers research.
The library can also be used to show groups of students around.
 
Getting a Job
Job Vacancy Board
Job Vacancy Lists

Books
The Times - Net That Job
Job Hunting on the Internet
CV’s and applications
CV’s for Graduates
The Perfect CV – How to Get the Job You Really Want
Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions
Be Prepared – Getting Ready for Job Interviews
Excel at Interviews
The Daily Telegraph - Guide to Working for Yourself
Guernsey Enterprise Agency – The Guide to Starting a New Business and ‘Health
Check’ for Existing Businesses in Guernsey
Employment for Individuals with Aspergers Syndrome or Non–Verbal Learning Disability
Live and Work in the USA
Work Your Way Around the World
Guide to Working Abroad
Job Hunting After University of College
The Times – How to Master Psychometric Tests
Offbeat Careers
The Ethical Careers Guide
The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People

DVD
The Times – Psychometric Tests
Various leaflets to help with getting a job eg. Writing a CV, Coping with Interviews etc.

Getting a Degree

Books
How to complete Your UCAS Application
UCAS Directory for Entry to University of College
UCAS Directory of University & College Courses UK
UCAS Parent Guide
Getting into Art & Design Courses
Art & Design Courses
Engineering Postgraduate Courses
From Learning to Earning
Choosing your Degree Course & University
Degree Course Offers 2007 Entry
Directory of Teacher Training Courses 2007
The Disabled Students Guide to University
Mature Students Directory
Performing Arts Courses
The Push Guide to Which University
Physics on Course
The Time Good University Guide 2004-2007
The Ultimate University Ranking Guide
You Want to Study What?!
You want to study Where?
Guernsey Network Booklet – Students you may contact re information on universities or courses
Prospectuses for Universities and Colleges including
Open University, Distance Learning & Highlands College Jersey.
Information on Studying for Degrees in Guernsey

Study Abroad

Books
Colleges and Universities in the USA
Applying to Colleges and Universities in USA

Funding to go to University
Various leaflets on UK funding for University
Leaflet on the local grant entitlements for courses in Guernsey and the UK

Studying at Postgraduate Level

Books
Trotman Postgraduate Guide
Your MBA
Postgraduate Courses

Bursary Scheme
List of local bursaries and information on what is required and how to apply

Taking a Year Out

Books
Taking a Gap Year
Taking a Career Break
Taking a Year Off
International Voluntary Work
Teaching English Abroad
English Language Teaching Around the World
English language Teaching Guide
Information on Year Out Organisations and Working Abroad

Options at 16

Local information leaflets
Moving On Pack
Information on the States Apprenticeship Scheme
Leaflets on College of Further Education courses
Which Way Now Leaflet
Jobsm@rt Magazine

Part-Time Courses
College of Further Education Leaflets
Course directories for: Guernsey Business School
Future
Training Agency
National Extension College

Lifelong Learning
Various leaflets and information on Local and UK training for Adults

Books
Mature Students Guide
Returning to Work

Careers
Over 500 (CLIPS) leaflets that are annually updated on most careers that exist in the Bailiwick and the UK

Books
Careers 2007

Art & Design

Au Pair & Nanny’s Guide to Working Abroad

Careers Working Outdoors

Finding a Job in Computers

Getting into Childcare

Getting into Dental School

Getting into IT and the Internet

Getting into Law

Getting into Medical School

Getting into Medical School 2004 entry

Getting into the Media

Getting into Performing Arts

How to make it in the Music Business

How to get into Radio

How to get into Social Work

Q&A Accountancy

Q&A Advertising

Q&A Animals

Q&A Architecture

Q&A Banking

Q&A Childcare

Q&A Complementary Medicine

Q&A Computing

Q&A Dentistry

Q&A Engineering

Q&A Environment & Nature Conservation

Q&A Fire Service

Q&A Hairdressing

Q&A Hotels & Catering

Q&A Journalism

Q&A Languages

Q&A Modelling

Q&A Music

Q&A Nursing

Q&A Office & Secretarial Work

Q&A Photography

Q&A Physiotherapy

Q&A Police

Q&A Psychology

Q&A Radio TV & Film

Q&A Retail

Q&A Science

Q&A Social Work

Q&A Sport

Q&A The Theatre

So you want to be a Journalist

Stage Television Film & Radio Contacts

Tourism

Working as a Holiday Rep

Working in Agriculture & Horticulture

Working in Airports

Working in Art & Design

Working in the Armed Forces

Working in Beauty & Hairdressing

Working in Complementary Therapies

Working in Electronics

Working in Engineering

Working in Fashion

Working in Information Technology

Working in Languages

Working in the Media

Working in the Motor Industry

Working in Music

Working in the Music Industry

Working in Performing Arts

Working in Police & Emergency Services

Working in Science

Working in Ski Resorts

Working in Sport & Fitness

Working in Teaching

Working in Transport & Distribution

Working on Cruise Ships

Working Outdoors

Working with Animals

Working with the Environment

Working with Young Children

Miscellaneous Reference Books

Education Yearbook 2006/2007
International guide to Qualifications in Education
British Qualifications
British Vocational Qualifications

Software available for use

JED (Job Explorer Database)
Kudos (Careers decision making program)
Pathfinder (Occupational interest program)
Careerscape (Find out more about careers you might choose and routes into your chosen occupation)
Course Discover (Higher and Further Education course finding program)
Applications to UCAS

Fast and Free Internet Access for:
Visiting sites relevant to careers, training and higher education

Armed Forces
Booklets and CD’s on training and working in the Armed Forces

Newspaper and Magazine Subscriptions include:
Which Course
School Leaver
Careers Adviser