Career Planning and Job Searching

Introduction

Listed below are several valuable websites for you to use in planning and managing your career. The more information you gather about an industry or occupation the better you are able to make an informed decision. Once you have all the information you need you will be able to begin your job search.

Career Planning

• America's Career InforNet This website helps you to learn about wages, and employment trends in various occupations in your state. You can find out what education, skills, and abilities are needed for a specific occupation. Search for employer contact information and browse links to thousands of online career resources.
• Career Guide to Industries The Career Guide to Industries provides information on careers by industry. It includes the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, training, earnings, benefits and employment outlook.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook Every two years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics produces this book. This is the most comprehensive occupation resource, it provides information on the nature of the work, conditions, employment statistics, training, education needed, job outlook and earnings.
• O*Net O*Net, the Occupational Information Network lists job requirements and competencies. You can search for occupations by title, keyword, or field.
• Planning a Career This website will assist you with your career plannng needs. It provides job searching tips, occupation information, resume and interviewing tips and financial aid information.
• Students.go This is a comphrensive website that offers education information, career development, military services and how to pay for college. It highlights some of the most popular and useful government jobs.
• Career Journal The New York Times Career Education Center.

Job Searching

• Riley Guide: Using the Internet to Do Job Search Research This is a step-by-step tutorial that shows you how to do research on all aspects of your job search. It provides general tips on doing effective internet research and gives you specific advice on finding company information.
• JobHuntersBible.com The JobHuntersBible was created by Richard Bolles as a resource from his book, "What Color is Your Parachute". It contains a collection of information and resources for job searching online as well as a collection of career-related articles.
• Job Searching Directory The Job Searching Directory has a wealth of career information. It shows you how to write a resume, how to search for a job, and it provides salary information and much, much more.
• Job Seekers News This is a comphrensive website that provides career articles and information to help you manage your career.
• Job Web Search employer profiles and get advice on job searching.
• Quintcareers.com Get career and job search advice.

Books

• What Color Is Your Parachute? 2003 Edition Richard Nelson Bolles
• Opportunities in Public Health Careers, George E. Pickett, M.D., Terry W. Pickett
• Working in Health Care, Michael W. Drafke