Some of the awesomeness:
- Create a resume, or multiple resumes, specifically suited to the industry you are interested in.
- Study materials for almost any test subject.
- Take a test (AP, CLEP, SAT, ASVAB, Firefighter…) and see exactly where you need more study. Retake the test and it will track your progress.
- Looking for college money? Create a personal profile of all your particulars and a list of funding sources will be generated specifically for YOU.
- Are you a teacher looking for a real world student assessment? Create and distribute log in codes and assign a test. You will be able to gather scores and track progress.
- Find a school based on interest, location, online access and more.
- Not sure what type of career you want? Take a career survey!
From the publisher:
databases for personal, college and career growth. @ your library.
Testing & Education Reference Center helps your patrons prepare for the future in ways never before possible. From the high school and community college students just embarking on a career path to the business veteran who wants to make a career change, the Testing & Education Reference Center provides users with in-depth information on colleges and universities, graduate and professional programs, distance learning, corporate training, available scholarships and awards, preparatory entrance tests and much more. Available online practice tests include entrance exams, certification and licensing tests.
This database is even more powerful with the addition of our new Career Module, which consists of the Career Assessment, the Resume Builder and the Virtual Careers Library. The Career Assessment helps users map a career path through a brief multiple-choice exam that determines their Holland Type, which matches their answers to job categories, industries, and occupations that are most suitable to them. The Resume Builder helps users build outstanding, appealing resumes based on the stage of their career and type of position they are applying for. It also includes help tools specific to the user including high school students, those transitioning out of the military, and those looking for internships. The Virtual Careers Library provides resume, cover letter, and interviewing tips for users starting out in high school to the seasoned professional that is changing careers.
Use the access guide on right if you need help. And click this link if you need help with the database. A step by step guide once you get there. | |