Researching a Career

As you begin your career journey you will need to learn more about specific types of careers, job responsibilities, training and education requirements, 职业生涯轨迹, salary and wages, basic skills needed, 挑战, 等. 的 following is a list of resources that provide you with reliable and detailed career planning information, some with advice from professionals in the field.

的 Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a nationally recognized source of 的职业信息rmation designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the OOH describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, 收益, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. 的 OOH is compiled by the US Department of Labor.

的 Labor Market Information (LMI), provided by the 经济 and Workforce Development Center, allows educators, workforce practitioners and economic developers to apply occupational-based analyses within specific regions and workforce clusters. 在这里, you’ll find the most recent data available from government sources in clear, easy-to-read reports.

的 LMI tells us about the economy, job market, businesses and the workforce. LMI includes employment and unemployment data, 工资数据, employment projections, 的职业信息, and a variety of other information designed to help understand labor market conditions. This information is designed to help individuals make informed choices by providing a better understanding of a local area's economic picture.

的 CareerOneStop Toolkit is your source for career exploration, training and jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

的 Princeton Review provides access to look up over 200 occupational profiles with information on career facts and figures, "a day in the life of" that career, educational requirements, associated careers, 等. Utilize this website to help you explore college majors.

New York State Department of Labor's Career Development site provides information and workshops on exploring careers, 找工作, and planning your future. 的y also have resources on writing resumes and covers, filling out job applications, 找工作, and interview preparation.

的 图书馆事业 includes a collection of career planning books, 期刊, and other resources with information on current career outlooks, 工资, educational requirements, and other occupational information. 的se resources are available to help you explore careers, including those occupations requiring bachelor and graduate degrees.

Additional information is available on the Career 资源 page, which provides links to research possible career paths based on the 学校@ MCC.