Get access to career-related research tools from the CCAC Library. This guide includes links to numerous research databases and websites for exploring career options, resume development, and job hunting.
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 55,000 resource entries; also includes information on scholarships, financial aid, and internships. Provided by FactsOnFile.
The Career Interest Assessment from Ferguson's Career Guidance Center allows students to quickly answer a 30 or 60 question survey and then be shown a list of suggested professions. From there, students can do more in-depth career research.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is an excellent source for locating standard information about occupations. Job descriptions include information such as educational requirements, working conditions, job outlook, salary information and more.
O*NET provides details on some of the soft and hard skills often required for work in specific fields. It is an excellent source to help you match your interests and personality align with those needed by various occupations.
The PA CareerZone system is designed to help users explore potential career options. It offers self-assessments to help identify interests, financial literacy resources, and career descriptions.
Chapter from Blueprint for Success in College and Career by Dave Dillon (CC-BY)
This OER source contains several units that may be helpful for this section of the course. This includes:
by Graciela Martinez and Elizabeth Shaker CC-BY 4.0
The resources presented in this class session can be used to help students locate valid information on many aspects of a career or occupation. This can be of great value for students who are undecided or are unsure of which career opportunity to pursue.