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Current online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Libraries may also have print versions. The OOH is an excellent starting point for research on careers.

O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. (From About this Site).

From the Princeton Review, provides brief career profiles and a 5 minute quiz that assists in finding a career path. Free registration is required.

From the Florida State University Career Center. Information guides in PDF format are offered for various majors and are designed to explore occupations related to a particular field of academic or vocational study.

Based on Carl Jung's type theory of personalities, this 68 question test will categorize your personality into one of sixteen personality types.

An article about how Myers-Briggs personality typing can help in choosing career path

This interactive tool matches personality traits and interests with job activities and careers.

From the publisher of the Dummies series.

Free sample resumes from many career fields. Note that there is advertising on this site that links to fee-based services.

A source for information on resumes, careers and salaries. Provides links to web sites on specific careers.

Guidance for creating effective resumes.

From the publishers of the Dummies series.

An article from Smashing Magazine.

Cover letter advice from the Wall Street Journal with additional link to resume writing.

From Dummies.com

From Virginia Tech's Career Services department.

From Psychology Today magazine.

An article titled "The New Trouble on the Line" from the Wall Street Journal.

A video from Time magazine.

Displays a distribution of income for a job title in a particular zip code. There is data on approximately 1,200 different jobs and 4,000 job titles related to those jobs. There are links also to career development resources, education and job searching. Major categories of information are organized under: Resources for Students, Resources for Entry Level, and Resources for Mid and Late Career.

Links and descriptions of over 300 free salary surveys and summaries. Sources are gathered from trade and professional journals and associations; recruiters or employment agencies and general magazines and local newspapers.

Salary and career information; resume, cover letter and interview advice. Includes links to pages about relocation, wages and salaries and education and training benefits. This site is sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Free salary reports and cost of living calculator.

Indeed is one of the top job search engines that gathers postings from numerous sites across the web. Sign-up to receive daily or weekly email alerts for new job postings.

CareerBuilder claims to be the largest online job site in the U.S. Search by keyword, location or industry.

A job search engine from openings at over 24,000 companies.

Consolidates job postings from job boards, company sites and the Web.

A site that searches and finds jobs across the web. Also provides information about the most popular cities, states and industries for the current job market.

Career and self development magazine targeted to African-American students and students of color seeking information on careers and job opportunities.

USAJOBS is the primary source for government jobs.

"PA CareerLink® is a one-stop shop that connects employers and job seekers in the most efficient manner possible."

Developed by the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, the Pittsburgh Works site "is a collaboration of more than 80 workforce development organizations united in the effort to increasing the number of job seekers connected to well-paying jobs in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County."

"Pennsylvania CareerZone is a proven, successful career exploration and planning system designed especially for students. Comprehensive information on 900 occupations includes state specific wages, worker attributes, job characteristics, and much more. There are 300 career videos that give users a snap shot of the featured occupation."

Create an account to "find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training."

Search for Pennsylvania state and local government jobs.

A source for jobs and employment opportunities in the state of Pennsylvania.

A listing of thousands of jobs in the Pittsburgh area.

A listing of resources available at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as well as internet sites related to careers, jobs, education and educational financial aid.

A site with workforce statistics on wages, industry and occupation information in Pennsylvania. Specificially the Job Spidering link to the PA Department of Labor compiles job opportunities and listings.

Career Services provides links to career web sites and information on placement services available to students.

Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests!

Available to students, alumni, community residents and employers.

Students can search for jobs posted exclusively to CCAC by searching the Jobs Central national job board and the Intern Central (also national)

Build a résumé with Résumé Builder, or upload a résumé file to Resume Central so it can be searched by employers

Gain access to announcements, upcoming events, career advice documents, career advice videos, podcasts, and career articles from over 125 authors.

Employers also post jobs and search résumés on this site

A tool for students and alumni to assist with building resumes and preparing for interviews. Includes sample resumes, interviewing tips and other job-related resources