Occupational outlook handbook online
http://www.bls.gov/oco
This is
theon-line version of the print
publication of the same name. Occupations may be searched by specific
occupation, multiple occupations, or through an A-Z index of all occupations.
WWW 331.7 OCC OCCUPATIONS, VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
This government site is the
"nation's publicly-funded resource for jobseekers and businesses. Find jobs --
from entry level to technical to professional to CEO. Identify job-ready workers
with the right skills. ... Explore alternative career paths, compare salary data
for different occupations, learn which careers are hot, get resume writing tips
and job interview strategies, and much more."
It contains links
for America’s Career Infonet, Job Bank and Service Locator.
http://www.oalj.dol.gov/libdot.htm
Dictionary of occupational
titles..
This is the official website for the U.S. government.
Cool works
http://www.coolworks.com/
This site lists thousands of jobs (paid
and volunteer, seasonal and full-time) at national and state parks, ski resorts,
summer camps, dude ranches, and on cruise ships, plus listings for RVers.
WWW 331.1 COO NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES-EMPLOYMENT; JOB HUNTING; SUMMER
JOBS; VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
A detailed guide intended for university students, but valuable for people at any career stage. It shows how to assess one's personality, aptitudes, and values and how to match these to potential occupations. It gives advice on job hunting, practices, and reassessing one's career progress. The emphasis is on self-development, being proactive, and professionalism, but the process comes across as fundamentally enjoyable and enhancing rather than daunting. From the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.technical-schools.us/
A guide to
technical schools, careers and certifications in the United States. Includes a
list of links to schools by state, descriptions of technical schools and
programs (including online alternatives), and resources for technical
certification training. Browse by career program type, location, or
certification type. Although school descriptions contain a fair amount of
marketing language, the site does not accept payment for listings.
The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and
Job Resources on the Internet
Excellent
resource for using the Internet for finding a job. Contains introductions to,
and annotated links for, jobs resources categorized by Work Opportunities
– career fields, Salary Surveys - what you're worth, Research –
career and work options, and Help - with resumes, cover letters, whatever
you need. Don't miss the weekly What's New and the Quick Index or
Table of Contents pages for more navigation options.
http://adventuresineducation.org/
Information
on careers, colleges, and financial aid to help middle and high school students
plan for the future.
This Web
site tailored for teens and young adults "features detailed information about
the fastest growing industries and occupations, the skills and education
required to prepare for them, job openings by area, and wages, licensing
requirements and growth rates for numerous occupations." Includes information
about "on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs for skilled trades, and
two-year professional degree programs at community colleges." From the U.S.
Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education.
http://www.doi.gov/hrm/doijobs.html
Navigate to current
vacancies to find out how jobs are listed on the web.