Career Resources
The internet has a wealth of information regarding career information. The following is a list of internet sites that we feel are very informative:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is an excellent resource to gain career information. It will provide you with reports on many careers with accurate information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Salary.com
This site can provide you with occupational descriptions and salary information for careers. Salary information can be focused down to your specific zip code!
Job ProfilesThis website provides informational interviews with people in various careers.
America's Career InfoNet
An electronic storehouse of national, state, and metro labor market data not available elswhere. Employment trends, wages, and more. Millions of employers listed by industry. Check on prevailing salaries and living costs anywhere in the country.
O*NET
Built in to all components of America's Career Kit is O*NET, a powerful, up-to-date occupational database with descriptions and skill sets for specific occupations. O*NET information helps workers evaluate what skills are needed in their current occupations, how existing skills may transfer to other occupations and what new skills will be required to make the transition to a new occupation.
Business Careers
This web site contains information on a variety of business career areas. Areas in finance, management, accounting, insurance, etc. are discussed.
College Majors and Career Information
This site provides a career profile and summarizes the major, lists related occupations, typical employers, and examples of jobs obtained by recent and experienced graduates.
Peterson’sThis site allows you to research college institutions that offer various types of training/degrees.