Self-Assessment
Web Sites
Developed by the University of Missouri Career
Center, this free “game” is based on John Holland’s
theory and resembles the Party Exercise by
Richard N. Bolles. Each Holland type has links to job
descriptions, education and training, employment
outlook, and salaries from the Occupational Outlook
Handbook.
The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is a
fun, interesting, and revealing questionnaire that
identifies a Rational, Idealist, Artisan, or Guardian
temperament. It will also suggest appropriate careers.
This 70-question assessment is related to the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. To use, click on the “Take
the Keirsey Sorter” button. The temperament description
is free, but there is a charge for the 10-page Character
Report and the new Career Report.
The O*NET Skills Search is designed to help
you identify possible occupations based on your skill set.
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Self-Directed
Search
This is the on-line version of the well-known
Self-Directed Search, developed by Dr. John L. Holland. The test
takes 15 minutes and costs $9.95. The fee includes a printable,
personalized report that provides a list of occupations that most
closely match your interests.
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Career
Exploration and Planning Web Sites
An excellent career development manual developed by the University of
Waterloo, Canada, Career Services. Select "Career Development Manual."
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Web Sites Especially for Women
This organization provides training, career-management workshops,
leadership development and a support network for women in business
professions.
Learn about topics and issues affecting women’s health and women in the
medical profession.
This association provides networking and professional development
opportunities to its members. Supports first amendment rights, a
free press and gender equity.
This organization is committed to encouraging feminist psychological
research, theory, and activism.
Biographies and photos of famous women mathematicians. Compiled by students
in mathematics classes at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia to
illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics.
This site contains
biographies of professional women in various science careers.
An excellent site
highlighting nontraditional careers for women and girls. Click on "Cool Jobs
for Girls" for information about high wage careers and profiles of women
working in cool jobs.
Begun in 1979, this organization was founded by three women as a
support group for women in trade occupations.
A collection of
biographies about famous women in science.
This organization was formed in 2003 to address the critical shortage
of women in Information Technology fields. A recent partnership with
Cisco Systems provides resources for student, parents, and educators.
This organization promotes the role of women in engineering. Offers
student services such as scholarships and career advice. Student chapters
are active at most colleges and universities.
This web
site features over 510 educational, historical, and networking
resources for women in all aspects of aviation. Maintained by Henry M.
Holden, aviation historian and author. An excellent site!
The Women in Information Technology National network is an education and
advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and assisting in the
recruitment, training and retention of women in trades, technology,
operations and blue collar work across Canada. Select "Links" for career related information including links
especially for girls.
Visit "Careers & Jobs in Music" for descriptions of careers in the music
industry and related resources.
This educational site
highlights the contribution of women in NASA’s development.
A resource center for women seeking to enter,
re-enter, or advance in the workforce. (Not to be
confused with Womenswork.org.) Features a new "Career
Center."
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Web Sites Especially for Minority Students
This national, nonprofit organization bridges science and technology
with traditional Native values.
An organization for African-American psychologists.
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting,
formerly the American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants
(AAHCPA), was established in 1972 as the first national Latino
professional association in the United States. The "Professionals" section
provides career information and the "Students" section discusses programs and benefits
for Latino students interested in
accounting, finance or related professions.
This site provides cutting edge information on career resources for
students of color. Visit "Career Related" for information and articles on
a variety of career planning and job related topics.
This web site promotes and supports Hispanic dental practitioners.
There is a section for students as well as information on scholarship
programs.
An organization and support network for black MBA’s.
This organization is run by African American Engineering Students.
This
site is devoted to promoting the careers and education of the Hispanic
community. Select "Career Pavilion" under "Job Seekers" for tips on
everything from finding the right career to job search strategies, and
in depth articles about specific careers.
The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native
American students to pursue graduate degrees in science professions.
An organization for Hispanic professional engineers.
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Web Sites Especially for Individuals with Disabilities
A comprehensive list of web links to organizations,
statistics, employment issues, accommodations, and specific
disabilities. Useful for students, teachers and employers.
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Majors and Careers
An excellent resource of
web-based career resources developed by a guidance counselor at Carl
Sandburg High School. Select "Information on Specific Careers" to learn
about career opportunities in a variety of fields from animal behavior to
paleontology.
A collection of over 2,000 internet sites of professional and trade
associations organized by occupational field.
O*NET Online. A web-based resource for up-to-date descriptions
and information on almost every career and occupation.
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Academic Programs at LCCC
VAULT Online Career Library
(For current LCCC students only)
Accounting
Overview of career opportunities, skills and talents needed, job
options, links and resources. Brought to you by Careers in Business.com.
Anthropology
This organization recently celebrated its 100th year
anniversary. "Jobs/Careers" offers an extensive list of web-based career
related information including an article on careers in anthropology.
"Links" provides more on-line resources.
Archaeology
This site contains information about careers, academic programs, jobs,
and opportunities in the field of archaeology.
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) was founded in 1879 and
is North America’s oldest and largest organization devoted to the world of
archaeology. The "Placement Service" provides a glimpse into the type of
job opportunities available in this field. "Resources" houses a variety of
resources of interest, and "Fieldwork" includes a list of archaeological
fieldwork opportunities.
Art
Visit this web site for descriptions of more than 50 art related
careers. From Career Services at the State University of New York at
Oswego.
An excellent
summary of art related career titles, related skills, and web resources.
From the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Click on main page icon, then select “How to Be a Cartoonist” for
insider tips on creating a career in the cartoon field.
Automotive
A comprehensive resource for careers
with an automotive dealership. Contains job descriptions, a
nationwide database of training institutions, and job search tips.
Aviation
An active organization that features of variety of aviation information
and resources. "Learn to Fly" provides information, articles, and
biographies about people who fly.
Represents pilots in the US and Canada. News releases, an e zine, list
of job opportunities, and reports on air safety.
Homepage of the government regulatory body for the aviation industry.
Includes information on airline safety and accident investigations.
Flying History features books, a photo gallery, and various resources
about the history of flight in the past hundred years.
"Key Activities" includes career-related information.
This web site features over 510 educational, historical, and
networking resources for women in all aspects of aviation. Maintained by
Henry M. Holden, aviation historian and author. An excellent site!
Biology
This site is an online
database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and
conservation biology from the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
Includes text, pictures, photographs, videos, and/or recordings of sounds.
An extensive list of
web links for information about careers in specific fields of biology.
Brought to you by the Emporia State University.
A nice overview of career options, education, and job opportunities
for biologists.
Broadcasting
Business
This informative site,
developed by business professionals, provides general information on a wide
variety of business careers plus related on-line and print resources.
Child Care
This
national association serves the private, licensed childhood care and
education community. Certification, legislative updates, news, and events.
Chiropractic
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), is the largest
professional association in the world representing doctors of
chiropractic. The "Student ACA" has information on student chapters,
educational requirements, and careers.
Computer Information Systems
(Also known as Information sciences and Technology, Management Information
systems)
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Association for
Information Technology Professionals
This site provides career
information and activities via a network of over 300 college and
university student chapter located throughout the United States and
Canada.
Computer Science
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The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
The Sloan
Career Cornerstone Center is a non-profit resource
center for those exploring career paths in science,
technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and
medicine. Support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
has made the resources on this site possible.
Counseling/Psychology
The professional organization for counselors. The "Student" section contains
information about the counseling profession, it’s specialty areas, and
various issues like "Selecting a Graduate Program."
Professional organization for psychologists. Articles, code of ethics,
how to find a psychologist and much more. Visit "Students" for
career-related information.
Court Reporting
The National Court Reporters Association produces this web site which
introduces readers to career opportunities in court reporting and its
related fields such as web casting and communication access realtime
translation. Salaries, job outlook, and much more!
This web site provides information on the court reporting and
captioning professions.
Criminal Justice
Established in 1963, this international organization promotes
criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis. Visit
"Resources" for a list of criminal justice schools.
News, student events, critical issues, and employment opportunities.
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Careers in Criminal Justice
Select "Prospective Students" then "Degrees and
Certificate Programs" then "Technical Disciplines" then
"Criminal Justice" then "Careers in Criminal Justice."
Read about careers in Corrections, Courts, Forensic
Science, Law Enforcement, and Private Security. Courtesy
of Cedar Valley College.
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Crime Scene Investigator
An extensive collection of articles and resources for individuals
interested in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Photography.
Learn about training opportunities, issues, and in-depth articles and
descriptions of specialty areas in the field of corrections. Courtesy of
the U.S. Department of Justice.
This web site contains descriptions of law enforcement jobs with the
federal government. The Federal Law Enforcement Careers, Testing &
Interviewing Guide can also be purchased from this site.
Culinary
This is the professional chef’s organization. Visit "Education" for
information on certification and apprenticeships. "Find" is a searchable
database enabling users to locate programs, judges, and local chapters all
across the United States.
Dental
The
professional organization for dental health professionals. "Education & Careers"
contains an extensive resource of career-related
information including career brochures and fact sheets for dentistry, dental
hygiene, dental assisting, and dental laboratory technology.
This
web site promotes and supports Hispanic dental practitioners. There
is a section for students as well as information on scholarship programs.
Brought to you by the Rhode Island Dental Association,
this site contains a wealth of dental information and resources. Select
"Careers" for information about Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting.
Education
For a complete list of professional teaching organizations in any
subject, visit "Links."
The national association for educators. The student membership provides
a monthly newsletter and an annual magazine that covers job issues and
student concerns.
Engineering
The "Engineering: Your Future" section is designed for high school
students interested in engineering and engineering technology. This
section contains everything you ever wanted to know about the field of
engineering. Read all about the field of engineering, the benefits of
being an engineer, different disciplines, famous people, and schools. You
can even complete a self assessment to determine if an engineering career
would fit your interests and lifestyle.
This is
an on-line version of a student planning guide to careers in science and
engineering written by the National Academies of Science, Engineering,
and Medicine. Contains information and strategies to meet career goals,
survival skills and personal attributes needed to succeed, the education
required for various careers, tips for finding a job, student scenarios, and
career profiles.
The Sloan Career
Cornerstone Center is a non-profit resource center for those exploring
career paths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics,
computing, and medicine. Support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has
made the resources on this site possible.
A portal about engineering and engineering technology careers.
Descriptions about lifestyles and experiences of engineers, the
different engineering disciplines, and education programs. Students can
also send questions to students at universities and to practicing
engineers.
Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology
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Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Through its
membership, IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from
computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to
electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others. Visit
the "Careers/Jobs" section for career and employment resources. Includes
sections for students and women
Surveying
Engineering
Fire Science
Learn about
careers in firefighting, as well as Paramedic and Police
occupations in the "Job Outlook" section of this web
site.
Forestry
This web site contains a lot of good information about forestry. The
"education" button includes a "Getting Started" article which discusses
pursuing a career in forest resources. The "About Forestry" button
contains forestry information and links appropriate for both kids and
adults.
This site contains general information and facts about forestry,
choosing a forestry school, and links to resources.
Forensic Science
(Also see Criminal
Justice)
This homepage provides a list of forensic related links, as well as
information for students on scholarships and careers.
The Young Forensic Scientists Forum (YFSF) is a group within the
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). The website provides
resource links to professional associations, as well as career and
educational information.
Graphic Arts
Check out the student section for advice on submitting portfolios, a
career guide, and other resources.
Health
& Physical
Education, Movement Sciences
Learn about the study and educational applications of the art and science
of human movement and physical activity from this professional organization.
Select "Careers in Dietetics" for information about becoming a
registered dietitian, answers to frequently asked questions, and a list of
accredited programs.
History
This is a professional organization for historians. The "Jobs
& Careers" contains information on careers in history
and the "Publications" section, under "online
essays" has some interesting articles such as Why Study History? and
Why Become a Historian?
Horticulture
This site features Who’s Who, meetings and events, news, publications,
and related web sites. "Careers in Horticulture" describes the career
opportunities.
Hotel/Restaurant
Current
events, governmental affairs, and other news of interest to individuals in
the hotel and lodging industry. The "Information Center" contains education and career information.
Check out
college programs and scholarship opportunities in the "Just for Students"
section.
Learn about the restaurant industry in this web site. Select "Careers&
Education" for career specific information, employment, and education and
training opportunities.
This organization is geared for executives in the onsite food service
industry. Visit "Links" for a list of web links to a variety of food service
related topics of interest.
Interior Design
The leading organization
for interior design professionals. Select "Business and Career Dev" for
career information.
Everything you need to know about pursuing a career in interior
design.
A wealth of information about education, careers, student and
professional chapters.
Journalism
Visit "Career Advice" for career advice, scholarships, fellowships, and
employment opportunities in the field of journalism.
Law and Paralegal
Legal and professional resources, governmental advocacy, and resources
for law students.
Information and education for women attorneys, lawyers, and judges.
Information on how to find a paralegal program in your area.
This site provides law enforcement news, online feature articles, a
buyer’s guide, and special pages dedicated to every facet of the law
enforcement community.
Helpful information about the paralegal profession, paralegal
education, salary, and the Paralegal Education Program Directory which is
a searchable database of NFPA-approved schools listed by state.
Massage
Visit the "Students" section for information on how to
start a career in massage therapy.
A resource for people
thinking about becoming a massage professional. FAQ’s, forms of body work,
licensing laws, and a school directory are included. Features Massage: A
Career at Your Fingertips by Martin Ashley.
Math
Fun, colorful, interactive site
full of games, activities, and lots of other cool stuff for students,
parents and teachers. For kids ages 13-100.
The purpose of this web site is to provide mathematics career
information in non academic areas. Over 90 career profiles of mathematicians
working in non academic positions. Brought to you by the American
Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Funded in part by the Alfred
P. Sloan Foundation.
Statistics
Founded in 1839, the American Statistical Association claims to be the
second oldest professional association in the country. The "Career Center"
contains a wealth of career and employment information, articles, and
brochures for students, women, and minorities. It also features a
downloadable Career Kit that includes an overview of statistics and
information on how to become a statistician.
Medical
Billing
AMBA is
targeted toward providing assistance for small and home based
professional medical billers. Career information and links.
A
career guide with informational and educational resources for medical
coding and billing students, graduates, and experienced working
professionals in the field.
Medicine
A large part of this organization’s mission is devoted to public
awareness and education about the positive aspects of physical activity.
The professional organization for the medical community.
Learn about topics and issues affecting women’s health and women in the
medical profession.
Visit "Students & Applicants" for insightful information about
careers in medicine and how to apply to medical school.
Meterorology
This professional organization promotes education and research in the
atmospheric sciences. Learn about membership, events, certification
programs, and publications.
Nursing
A full service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6
million Registered Nurses. News and announcements, workplace issues, and an
online journal, Issues in Nursing.
A career and financial aid resource designed to promote the diverse
career paths available in nursing. Brought to you by the Pennsylvania
Higher Education Foundation.
This site provides resources and information pertaining
to education, career development and minority health issues for the
growing population of minority nurses in America.
This offers a preview of various nursing positions, specialties, and
career alternatives. Select "Students' Corner" for an extensive list of
nursing specialties and descriptions.
Occupational Therapy
The professional organization for occupational therapists. Select
"Career Center" for interactive, online career and employment information.
Oceanography
An excellent
collection of career information for sources all over the country.
This career directory is divided into three sections: oceanography and
marine science; marine biology, marine mammals, zoos and aquariums; and
general science.
An interactive and user-friendly educational resource
about Earth, oceans, and the environment. Brought to you by the
University of California, San Diego.
An excellent source of information about careers in marine science and
profiles of people who work in those fields.
Optometry
Visit "About AOA" to find out what a Dr. of Optometry is. Also visit
"Eye Conditions and Concerns," and "Clinical Care" to learn more about the
field of optometry.
Pharmacy
To learn about board certification, visit "Career Development."
Visit "For Students & Applicants" for pharmacy career
options and
educational requirements for admission.
Career related information can be found in the "Career Network"
section. The "Student Center" includes a listing of graduate and
undergraduate school of pharmacy, and the "Career Network" contains
information on career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Founded in 1852, this society was the first professional association of
pharmacists established in the United States. The "Students" provides
information on the student chapter, and "Links" includes additional
information about the profession.
Physical Therapy
The "Jobs/Career Center" contains information about choosing Physical
therapy as a career.
Physician Assistant
This organization claims to be "the only national organization that
represents physician assistants (PAs) in all specialties and all
employment settings."
This organization functions as an information resource for PA students
as well as those interested in exploring a career as a physician
assistant. Visit the "Survival Skills" section to get advice from
professionals working in the field.
Plumbing, Heating,
Cooling
As the oldest trade organization in the construction industry, PHCC has
been an advocate for plumbing, heating and cooling contractors since 1883.
Visit "Gateway to PHC Industry" for a comprehensive list of links to
related construction associations.
Political Science
The American Political Science Association is the major professional
society for people who study politics, government, and public policies.
Read about career options in "Jobs/Careers."
Radiologic Technology
Visit "Patients & the Public" to learn about the field of radiologic
Technology. The "Career Center" explains licensing requirements.
Respiratory Therapy
Visit the
"Career" section if you are thinking about a career in respiratory therapy.
"Education" includes a list of accredited respiratory care programs in the
United States.
Science
This is
an on-line version of a student planning guide to careers in science and
engineering written by the National Academies of Science, Engineering,
and Medicine. Contains information and strategies to meet career goals,
survival skills and personal attributes needed to succeed, e education
required for various careers, tips for finding a job, student scenarios, and
career profiles.
From Science Magazine. Check out the "careers" section for
profiles on cool careers in the sciences.
Contains valuable information
and resources regarding majors in geosciences, marine sciences, biological
sciences and mathematics. Visit "Women in Science" to read career
profiles of professional women in science. Published by the Penn State Delaware
County Campus.
The Sloan Career
Cornerstone Center is a non-profit resource center for those exploring
career paths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics,
computing, and medicine. Support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has
made the resources on this site possible.
Social Work
To learn more about the practical applications of social work, visit
"Professional Development," and then select "Specialty Practice Sections."
Sociology
Visit the "Students" section for information about careers, career
preparation, and employment opportunities. They also offer a newsletter
and a 2002 Guide to Graduate Departments. Great for both
prospective and current students.
Learn what rural sociologists do at the "Of Interest To
Students" section. Appropriate for high school, undergraduate, and graduate
students.
Speech Pathology
The
professional organization for Speech & Language Pathologists and
Audiologists. Visit the "Students" section for career information in
communication sciences and disorders.
Surgical Technology
This web site
provides information on surgical technology professions, educational
programs, legislative policy, and news.
Veterinary Medicine
This entertaining web site is brought to you from the American Animal
Hospital Association. Features a pet care library, FAQ’s, pet care
resources, a hospital search, and a coloring page for kids.
The AVMA is the professional organization for veterinarians. Journals,
articles, educational resources, veterinary market statistics, and more.
An organization for veterinary technologists.
Wildlife/Zoology
The Federal Wildlife Officers Association, Inc. is open to all federal
law enforcement officers and those who support protecting wildlife.
Features "Kids links" full of information about domestic and exotic
wildlife, activities and resources.
This newly updated site is
the home of the national Wildlife Rehabilitators Association. To learn how
to prepare for a career in wildlife rehabilitation, visit "Careers." Current
news events and scholarships information is also included in this web site.
This is the website of the Smithsonian National Zoo located in Washington,
D. C. To learn about careers opportunities, select "Education," then
"Wildlife Careers." To learn about the 435 different animal species housed
at the zoo, select "Animals, etc."
Visit the "Kids/Educators" section for publications, resources, maps,
pictures, and videos for students and educators.
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Links to Colleges and Universities
Search for Community Colleges in the United States.
Select "Find a College" for articles about attending college and to
use their college search engine.
A list of home pages for every 4 year university in the United States
granting bachelors degrees or higher.
An alphabetical list of U.S. Colleges and Universities with links to
their homepages.
A comprehensive guide to all colleges and universities.
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Job Search Web Sites
This site includes information about the economy. Courtesy of the
Department of Labor.
This nation wide job board allows you to search for job openings,
post your resume, and receive listings.
An excellent source of unique facts about cities across the
United States. Also contains a career directory with an extensive set of
employment data organized by both profession and city location.
This site contains an excellent collection of tools to help job
searchers find a job as well as write a resume, a cover letter, and a
curriculum vitae.
Federal employment information
and resume builder.
Search for jobs anywhere in the United States by career or state.
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JobWeb
Sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Lists
jobs, provides information on career planning, resume and interviewing
tips, employer profiles and more.
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Monster.Com
A monster-sized career site with something for job seekers at all
stages of the job search.
An online source for employment opportunities in the Philadelphia
area.
The Riley Guide offers advice on
preparing for the job search process, resumes, researching employers,
interviewing, and salary guides.
State Civil Service information.
Easy-to-use features to post your resume or find and apply for jobs.
Click on the "Job Finder" logo.
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WorkNEPA
Northeastern Pennsylvania's newest one-stop job site. Students
can post their resume, or search for job openings and internship
opportunities within a 12-county area.
Career Specific Job Placement Websites
Art
Automotive
Biology (Healthcare related)
Casino Industry
Computers (Healthcare related)
Construction
Education
Engineering
Environmental
Federal
Finance
Fire
Food Service
Health Care
Hospitality and Hotel
HVAC
Humanities
Human Services
Medical Billing
Security/Police
Seasonal
Science
Volunteerism
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
This site provides a wealth of employment information.
Select "Wages, Earnings, & Benefits" for salary information
for various occupations in your area and elsewhere.
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Career Guide to
Industries
This guide provides detailed information on available careers by industry.
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CityTown Info
An excellent source of unique facts about cities across the United States. Also contains a career
directory with an extensive set of employment data
organized by both profession and city location.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Labor & Industry
View "Publications" then "Workforce Information and
Statistics" for a number of helpful downloadable publications on
the PA labor force, employment projections, occupational wages, and
industry forecasts. Also includes the PA Occupational Outlook Handbook,
and the Career Guide. Most of the information is updated
annually.
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Occupational
Outlook Handbook
A
nice source of information about occupations from
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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State
Occupational Projections
Select Pennsylvania (or any other state) for the expected
employment growth for a particular occupation.
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Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber’s web
site. Select LIVING HERE, FIND A JOB/POST A JOB.
PA's one-stop employment center for job openings, resume writing, and
job search help. Wilkes-Barre office: 32 E. Union Street; Hazleton
office: 75 North Laurel Street; Bloomsburg office: 351 Tenny Street.
Extensive resources for individuals who
plan to start, or own a small business. Located at
Wilkes University: 570-408-4340.
Northeastern Pennsylvania's new one-stop job site. Students
can post their resume, or search for job openings and internship
opportunities by area of interest and by county.
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Find wage and employment trends for states and occupations as well as
demographic and economic information.
Links and descriptions to over 300 salary surveys.
"Personal Tools & Resources" contains a searchable database for
average salaries by occupation and state/metropolitan area.
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