Quick Links
- Career Research Guide
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.
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
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.
- Career Interest Assessment
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.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
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 Online
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.
- PA CareerZone
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.