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Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition - The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
 
Strong Interest Inventory (SII)- This computerized inventory serves as an aid to making educational and occupational choices by relating personal interests to a wide variety of career fields. Students and alumni are able to identify those careers which most parallel their interests, as well as those careers which would be contrary to their interests. The first assessment for students is free; for second assessment and community member prices check the back.
 
USAJOBS is the official job site for the United States Federal Government. You can use USAJOBS to find jobs that are best suited for you based on your interests. You can also investigate jobs that include tasks you like to do. When you indicate the kinds of tasks you prefer, they will be matched to jobs available in the government. This list contains some of the most common occupations in the Federal government but not all Federal jobs are represented. As an experienced job seeker, you may already have a particular Federal Job in mind. Find descriptions and minimum qualifications necessary for that job. Find private sector jobs that are similar to the Federal job you are currently performing or are interested in performing.
 
Careers.org Investigate thousands of links to a wide variety of career resources on the internet. Find sections on jobs, career education, college and university education, employer directories and rankings, best places to work, self-employment, personal credit as well as access to hundreds of career service professionals such as relocation, counselors or outplacement organizations. Finally find information on job search methods, career fairs, cover letter writing tips, interview tips, media listings and job search advice.
 

O*NET OnLine Use this free, online resource to find detailed occupation information including descriptions, education and training, wage information, and employment trends. Search for information by using keywords, browsing by job families or descriptions. You can also assess your skill areas to find matching occupations.

 
Self-Directed Search (SDS)- The SDS inventory is a questionnaire that summarizes your interests into Holland Codes (The Theory of John Holland), and then provides you with a list of careers that correspond to those code. For the undecided student the inventory is a good first step in the career planning process. Decided students can utilize the inventory to verify major and career selections. The SDS is a paper and pencil questionnaire. Packet includes the Assessment Booklet and the Occupational Finder. (This inventory is similar to the Strong Interest Inventory). The first assessment for students is free; for second assessment and community member prices check the back.
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