Career Questions??
Search the internet!
(some site are not accessible from school computers)
Using URLs (Universal Resource Locators is a direct
search to sites you want to visit. Below is a selected list of web
sites. To access these sites type the address into the address or
URL box on the browser tool bar or just click on the address.
See what you can find!
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Address:
http://www.bls.gov/oco
You can do a key word search for information on specific Careers. There
are full text articles that can be printed off with the same information
as the print edition.
Princeton Review Guide to Your Career
Address:
http://www.review.com/career
Search for career information, job openings, interview and resume'
tips. Learn about a day in the life of.....
Career Information for K-12
Address:
http://www.bis.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htm
Information on careers for the subjects that kids enjoy.
School-to-Work Resources
Address:
http://www.mcrel.org/resources/links/
This page contains links to other resources for school-to-work information
Career Magazine
Address:
http://www.careermag.com
This site provides a job openings database, resume' bank, employer
profiles, articles and news on doing a career search and career links
to other resources.
Career Toolbox
Address:
http://www.clickonmycareer.com/toolbox.asp
http://www.myfuture.com
http://www.careerelite.com/selfassess.cfm
This site lists occupations by category which you can click to see
the outlook and the projected salaries.
Career Source Magazine Online
Address:
http://www.careersource.com
Bureau of Labor
Address:
http://www.bls.gov
The Career Mail
Address:
http://www.careercurrents.com/
This is an interactive web area .
Career Search
Address:
http://www.monster.com
Excellent resource for resumes...go to the right side of the page,
to "Career Center" and click on resume help.
Guide to Resumes and Career Information
Address:
http://www.jobsmart.org
http://www.resumetoolbox.com/
Resumes, Career Guides, Salary information!
Selection of many assessments (Personality/Entrepreneurship/Interest/Etc.)
Address:
http://www.peninsulaemployment.bc.ca/Skills_And_Interests_Assessments.html
http://www.universityoflife.com/personalitytests.htm
http://www.careerhope.com/testing.html
http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/career-assessment.htm
http://www.careerplanning.about.com/cs/selfassessment/
Great variety of assessments online!
The Peterson Company Online
Address:
http://www.petersons.com
Career and college information at this site along with materials to
purchase.
Virtual Interview Site
Address:
http://campus.monster.com/
Scroll down on the left side to job search tools and click on Virtual
Interview. The Virtual interview contains actual interview questions
ranging from puffball to killer. The interaction sections gives you
the opportunity to test your answers in a sage environment so that when
the real thing comes along you can engage in a meaningful exchange rather
than grope for a clumsy comeback.
US News Magazine Online
Address:
http://www.usnews.com
Great college and career sites! Lots of current information on
hot jobs, salaries, outlook, etc. Also terrific interview and resume'
information!
ETA Choosing a Career
Address:
http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/careertools.asp
Career Info Net
Address:
http://www.careernet.org
This site is a guide to career information. It is for student
use and for job seekers.
Career Planning
Address:
http://www.mcrel.org/connect/plus/career.html
This integrated Resource Package makes a unique contribution to the
development of students as well rounded, balanced individuals. It
focuses on Student's personal development and on how their schooling and
extra curricular activities relate to their future plans and life after
high school. This lesson plan will help students recognize the personal
relevance of their studies and acquire the specific knowledge skills and
attitudes that will help manage their lives more effectively.
Image A Place
Address:
http://www.tappi.org
Covers information about careers in the paper and related industries