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Careers for Business Students

Key resources

Articles, reports and news can be found in the following databases in our library collection. 

  • icon of a building Users listed next to this icon have access on campus. (This will often say ALL indicating all users have access on campus. There are a few exceptions.) 
  • icon of a house Users listed next to this icon have access off campus.

For a complete list of Business databases for NSU patrons click here.

Alexander Street Press Video

Search tips:

  • Search “career development”, job hunting, “career counselling”, “professional development”, “job interviewing”, “job searching”, resumes, career success, career paths, career choice, LinkedIn. 
  • This database includes some series which are collections of videos created around specific topics of interest. Some relevant series are listed below; please use quotation marks when looking for them, for example “Job Interview Success”.

Skillsumo – 86 videos

Careerwise – 22 videos

Job Interview Success – 17 videos

Selection interview skills series – 17 videos

Student Success Series – 16 videos

Careers Interviews – 14 videos

Getting the job you really want – 10 videos

Transition to Work and Self-Sufficiency – 10 videos

Interviewing Skills – Career Advancement Techniques – 6 videos

Gale Presents Peterson’s Career Prep

IG Library Plus (Business Expert Press)

Search tips:

  • From BEP Collections in the left menu go to “Business Career Development”. 

Kanopy

Search tips:

  • From Browse, select Business and the second choice you see should be Career Development. There are 5 sub-sections to choose from. Two other relevant sections are “Leadership Training” and "Business Skills", each with their sub-categories that can be accessed as above.
  • The database also includes series. Type in “Tell Me How Career Series” in the search box to access a series of videos on various professions, among which banker, accountant.

LearningExpress – Personal Success Skills Center

LearningExpress – PrepSTEP

LinkedIn Learning

Proquest Career & Technical Education Database

SAGE Skills: Business

Search tips:

  • From Sage Explorer – select SAGE Skills: BusinessSAGE Skills: Business is a new interactive digital resource that enables students to practice real-world business and professional skills. With easy access to a range of multimedia content, students can develop high-demand skills needed to transition from campus to the workplace.
  • You can start with a self-assessment or browse the modules offered by the publisher.