LibGuides: Business, Government, and Technical Communications: Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The OOH is a great source of career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

Here are some examples of careers in Business & Technical Communications:

The Essentials of Technical Communication by Elizabeth Tebeaux; Sam Dragga
Call Number: T11 .T295 2015
ISBN: 9780199379996
Publication Date: 2014-11-18
The last chapter presents practical advice about the job search: resumes, cover letters, and applications.
The Handbook of Technical Writing: 11th ed. by Gerald J. Alred; Charles T. Brusaw; Walter E. Oliu
Call Number: T11 .B78 2015
ISBN: 9781457675522
Publication Date: 2015-02-12
Updated, in-depth treatment of pressing issues like the job search, the writing process, documenting sources, and social media resonates both in class and on the job.
Technical Writing, Presentational Skills, and Online Communication by Raymond Greenlaw (Editor)
Call Number: T11 .G683 2012
ISBN: 9781466602373
Publication Date: 2012-03-31
This book addresses four main topics: professional ethics, technical writing, presentation skills, and online writing.