Tuesday, April 04, 2006

US Department of Labor Sources

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/


  • Occupation descriptions with a focus on forecasting trends.
  • Includes nature of work, skills and education necessary, typical salary ranges, employment outlook, and suggestions for finding out more about the field.

O*NET OnLine (Occupational Information Network)
http://online.onetcenter.org/

  • Breaks occupations down into basic skill sets
  • Excellent for career changers or resume-building
  • Links to salary info. by state


America's Career InfoNet
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/default.asp

  • A meta-site incorporating information from O*NET and lots of other job search resources
  • The skills profiler is especially good for career changers!


Career Voyages
http://www.careervoyages.gov/

  • Information on growing industries geared towards students and career changers
  • Links to education and training options, customizable by state

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