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Level Three: Explore Career Information 

There are many resources available to help you explore career options and information.  The websites below provide career descriptions, occupational profiles and salary projections.

America's Career InfoNet

A comprehensive source of information to explore a variety of careers and industries.  Information is also provided about fast-growing or in-demand occupations. 

 

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the OOH gives detailed information on 250 occupations.  Each listing addresses the employment outlook, job duties, earnings, working conditions, training, education, qualifications and career advancement.

 

The Occupational Information Network (O'Net)

O'Net, maintained by the Department of Labor, allows you to find jobs that fit your interests, skills, and experience.  Explore career profiles from the latest labor market data. 

 

Florida Research and Economic Database (FRED)

Provides information about Florida's labor market, employment projections and local wages.

 

The Vault Reports

The Vault provides information on specific companies from people working on the "inside," career descriptions, and updates on the "hottest" careers.

 

Job Profiles

A career exploration and inspirational website where experienced workers share their motivations, basic skills and advice with those just entering the career field.  The profiles are of real people and the work covers a wide variety of jobs.

 

WetFeet

Provides information on specific companies, careers, newsletters, career and company comparison charts, salary benchmarking tools and numerous career discussion boards.

 

Salary.com's Cost of Living Wizard

Considering moving to a new area?  This Cost of Living Wizard can help you compare the cost of living in any of the US metro areas.  It also provides a comparison of average salary differences so you can get a real idea of what the income difference will be.

  

 

 

Strategic Career Plan

 

Choose a Career or Major

 

Connect Majors to Careers

 

Explore Career Information

 

Build an electronic portfolio

 

Write a resume & cover letter

 

Conduct an effective job search

 

Prepare for an interview

 

Network with professionals

 

Decide on graduate school

 

 

Career Resources Library