LibGuides: CRIM 231: Introduction to Criminal Justice: Occupational Resources

Work from a Biblical Perspective

"Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve." (Colossians 3:23-24)

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Career Services @ Campbell

Career Services for Students
In Career Services, located in the Student Services building, you are invited to take a free assessment entitled "Type Focus" that allows you to explore your career related interests, personality, and individual strengths & weaknesses. You will also explore potential career matches.
What can I do with this major?
Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this site will help you connect majors to careers.

Is your profession commensurate with your personality and faith?

Crown Financial Ministries (www.crown.org) offers Biblical advice regarding personal finances, careers, and running a business. Students from a Judeo-Christian background may find the Crown Radio and "Career Stewardship" resources helpful.

Crown Radio
Biblical clarity on issues, events, and trends that impact our lives.
Crown.org- "Career Stewardship"

Government Documents for Career Exploration

Career OneStop: Your source for career exploration, training & jobs
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. A proud partner of the american job center network.
Occupational Outlook Handbook [electronic version] by United States Department of Labor
This is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2016-2017 by Bureau of Labor Statistics Staff (Editor)
Call Number: HF5382.5 .U5 O33 2016
ISBN: 9781598888140
Publication Date: 2016-04-19
Location: Reference (1st floor Wiggins)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a unit of the United States Department of Labor. It is the principal fact-finding agency for the U.S. government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics and serves as a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System.

Ebook of Interest

Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential by Gordon T. Smith
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9780830835546
Publication Date: 2011-06-28
God calls us first to himself, to know and follow him, and also to a specific life purpose, a particular reason for being. This second call or "vocation" has implications not only for our work or occupation, but also includes our giftedness, our weaknesses, our life in community and what we do day to day. In this book Gordon Smith invites you to discover your vocation by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him.

More Titles of Interest

The Routledge Guide to Working in Criminal Justice: employability skills and careers in the criminal justice sector by Ester Ragonese; Anne Rees; Jo Ives; Terry Dray
Call Number: HV7419 .R346 2015
ISBN: 9780415810708
Publication Date: 2015
Location: Wiggins Basement
Careers in Law, Criminal Justice and Emergancy Services by Salem Press (Editor)
Call Number: KF297 .C375 2014
ISBN: 9781619254756
Publication Date: 2014-05-01
Location: Wiggins Basement
Careers with the County and State Police by Institute for Career Research
Call Number: e-book
ISBN: 9781585112715
Publication Date: 2009
FBI Careers, Third Edition by Thomas Ackerman
Call Number: e-book
ISBN: 9781593577308
Publication Date: 2009-12-01
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance by Sarah Dalton (Editor)
Call Number: HF5381 .E52 2011 V.1-5
ISBN: 9780816083138
Publication Date: 2010-11-01
Location: Reference (1st floor Wiggins)
Today's Police and Sheriff Recruits by Laura Werber Castaneda
Call Number: e-book
ISBN: 9780833050519
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Careers in Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation: Criminalist by Institute for Career Research
Call Number: e-book
ISBN: 9781441640734
Publication Date: 2010
Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service by Heather Krasna
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9781593578008
Publication Date: 2010-06-01