Career and Occupational Info

Career Choice & Decision Making

  • O Net Online http://online.onetcenter.org . The O*NET system serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) www.bls.gov . The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future careers.

Accounting & Business

  • CPA Exam Structure and Format
    Covers the different elements of the CPA examination. Includes Business Law and Professional Responsibilities, Auditing, Accounting & Reporting.

  • Careers in Business
    Covers the many areas of careers in business, from investment banking to working in non-profit corporations. Includes numerous links to job sites and other careers-in-business sites.

Biology

Science and Mathematics

  • Career Opportunities in Mathematics and Science
    Site devoted to mathematics. Discusses mathematics and its importance in a variety of fields, from teaching to robotics.

  • Careers in Mathematics
    Website of the Mathematical Association of America. Covers many topics, including professional development, teaching and learning, publications, and employment opportunities.

  • What is Engineering?
    Website for American Society for Engineering Education. Information for those interested in engineering, schools and programs in engineering, admittance to engineering schools.

  • Information for Engineering Students
    Website for National Society of Professional Engineers. Hosts news, email, employment opportunities, future outlook and timely articles.

  • Guides for Specific Careers
    Website for JobStar. Includes information on resumes, career choices, salary information. Excellent information for exploring careers available in a number of majors. Access to different job databanks.

State and Federal Employment Information and Resources

  • California Labor Market Information
    California State site affiliated with the Employment Development Department. Information about employment data, workers' rights, filing unemployment claims, and much more.

  • United States Department of Labor
    Federal site about labor statistics, programs and services, links to other federal websites, and a host of other interesting topics.

Last Updated 2/5/08
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