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Career Exploration

The web sites below provide information about career fields, including job descriptions, salaries, education, majors, and much more.  

What can I do with this major
.... information sheets for 43 different majors outline the common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities upon completion of a four-year degree

New York State Department of Labor Career Zone (highly recommended!) ... assess your interests and research careers on this site

Occupational Outlook Handbook   http://www.bls.gov/oco/
... lots of great information about specific occupations

The Riley Guide  www.rileyguide.com
... a directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet and instructions for jobseekers and recruiters on how to use the Internet to their best advantage

www.experience.com is a resource for students and young professionals beginning their careers. From researching a company and finding a job to reading about the latest workplace trends, experience.com has it all.

Job Choices Online www.jobweb.com
...an online magazine from the National Association of College and Employers featuring articles on career planning and job search

The Princeton Review: Career www.review.com/career/
... offers students information about standardized tests, admissions, internships, graduate school and career and career information.

JobHuntersBible http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/
... Richard Nelson Bolles designed this site as a supplement to his book, "What Color Is Your Parachute?, the best-selling job-hunting book and practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers

Career Journal www.careerjournal.com
... a premier free site for executive, managerial and professional jobs.

VaultReports: Career Advice www.vaultreports.com/
... free access to revealing information about major corporations and law firms, including current company activities, work environments, and secrets on curveball interview questions and tactics

Career Competencies ... a site developed by MIT to explain the qualities that employers seek and how students can develop them

 

 

 

 

 

 

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