There is a wealth of national and state career and job related web sites that can assist in exploring your academic/career options and opportunities. Using the following web sites you can investigate specific occupations in some depth-learning about the exact nature of the work,the skills and education needed,typical salaries and job outlook.
The following websites can help you research careers and occupations, find out how your major can translate into a career, and gather information on furthering your education. For a more personal view of an occupation visit Vocational Biographiesto read about REAL people,who tell REAL stories about REAL jobs in which they work.
Career Exploration Web Sites
This list is intended as a beginning point only, since some websites are linked to other sites.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
The Occupational Information Network - O*NETTM on-line is a web application for job seekers, employment professionals, and others interested in exploring occupations through O*NET.
Site developed by the Massachusetts Division of Career Services (DCS) that is free for all Massachusetts residents. Includes self-assessment exercises and worksheets, in addition to, occupational information.To log on use "mcc" for your user name and password.