Library Xpress Volume 6 Issue 3 May 2012

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Editorial Committee: Catherine Tan Frank Seah Wendy Ong Phoebe Lim Wong Oi May Emma Wilcox ISSN 1793-222X

Vol 6. Issue 3, May 2012

Resources

Have you started your job search? Leveraging library resources to enhance your job and internship search There are a million things to look out for when embarking on your job search. It is important to keep your career affairs structured and the Library can be a useful partner in your journey.

Where potential job opportunities are Let’s say you wish to learn about the industry you’re interested in. It could be the banking and finance industry or it could be something specific such as becoming a trader. You can take advantage of the databases subscribed by NTU Library: • A good starting place for industry information is Datamonitor 360 and Business Monitor Online. • OneSource and ISI Emerging Markets databases are useful for understanding companies, countries and regions. • For financial-related information, use the OSIRIS and Thomson One Banker databases. • For an overview of potential job opportunities, book a Bloomberg terminal at the Business Library Lounge and search for “JOBS”.

Subject Vocation Guidance Job Hunting Resume & Cover Letters Career Development Employment Interview

Call Number HF5381 HF5382.7 HF5383 HF5549.5 HF5549.5.I6

Other useful databases If you’re in need of some inspiration from successful business leaders, skip YouTube for the moment and access LES50NS database (also known as Fifty Lessons). Theme-based, this database comprises videos of international business leaders telling their personal stories. How do I start writing a cover letter? What are the dos and don’ts at my upcoming interview? Head to Career Insider database (previously known as Vault Online Career Library). This database has information on more than 4,000 employers across many industries. There are also career advice articles that will provide a “wake-me-up” if you require some encouragement.

Resources Have you started your job search?

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Operational risk management in maritime transport: tools, trends, methodology and application to p3 dry bulk shipping Streaming music for your listening pleasure!

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Now showing at NTU Library

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InfoBuzz Accessing EBSCOhost via iPhones/iPads and Android devices

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Snapshots New Staff

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A Word From The University Librarian Using social media in the library

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Career Research at the Business Library Browse the titles available at Career Research area located at the Business Library, Level B3. Alternatively, you can do a subject search with these subject headings in the Library catalogue:

For first year students, it’s not too early to start! The Career and Attachment Office (CAO) has provided a free career assessment tool called Slamdunk, to help you better understand your

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