Career Information Sources: Follow Your Passion!

Career Information Sources: Follow Your Passion!

Just as I believe that there are many colleges which could be "right" for you, I also believe that there are many careers which could suit your interests, abilities, and skills. Be willing to take a risk by looking at sites which are completely new to you. I occasionally start to worry when students cannot tell me what they are "passionate" about either in school or outside the four walls of the classroom. Bottom line is to follow your interests. And, if you are a parent reading this, take a good guess at some of your child's favorite subjects/hobbies. You will be surprised to see what possibilities are out there. Who knows, you may find your own next career.

2010-11 Occupational Outlook Handbook

One of the leading resources for career outlook information in the US. Includes latest projections on industry and job growth and education required. Updated recently to include the newest job titles.

2010-11 Career Guide to Industries

For dozens of different kinds of industries in the US, learn about occupations in the industry, earnings, working conditions plus info about the job market in each state.

Aviation Training Programs

Training programs/links to career info on becoming a pilot, flight attendant, etc.

Back Door Jobs

Looking for short term job adventures? Check this site listing an array of unique paid and volunteer experiences.

BeaSocialWorker.org

A fresh look at a career whose outlook is more diverse than ever. Forget all the old stereotypes!

Blue Collar and Proud of It

Who REALLY keeps any country functioning? Answer: the folks who support our increasingly complex infrastructure of cords, widgets, hoses, fiber optics. Check the job satisfaction factor of those working at their passion. Bottom line: 4 year university degrees do not guarantee happiness or big paychecks.

California Career Zone

Modeled after the popular NYCareerZone, this site focuses on California career opportunities. Well organized and fun to explore!

Career Options in New Zealand

Who says you can't find interesting career info in other countries? Check out this one stop shop for interactive activities to help one reflect on skills and interests plus locate training sites on both North and South Islands. Database of 700 occupations gives you an idea of what is needed to enter these fields.

CareerCornerStone.org

Information on over 185 career pathways in science, technology, engineering, math and health fields. Tons of resources including podcasts, summer program info, and access to countless profiles of success stories within each field of study.

CNACareer.org

Certified nursing assistants serve an important role in the health professions. Check out salaries and opportunities throughout the US.

CollegeToolKit

I like the Career Exploration feature of this website....easy to jump from cluster to cluster, organized around the 6 Holland work environment categories.

Disney College Program

Career info on internships and entertainment opportunities at Disney properties.

ExploreHealthCareers

This all in one website gives students a reliable, and comprehensive source of accurate, up-to-date information about the health professions. It includes information on and links to health-related education/training programs, financial aid resources, specialized learning opportunities, and current issues in health care. A wonderful resource for students seriously considering a health related career.

Golf Careers

Learn more about the opportunites available through PGA sponsored training at selected universities. Get paid to do what you love!

HealthTrainingGuide.com

Easy to navigate site with an overview of health related job titles, training and, where needed, certification requirements. I like the no nonsense approach.

IHaveAPlanIowa.gov

Log into this site and you will gain free access to a well researched career planning database from Choices/Bridges.You can enter your interests, values, skills, etc. to get an idea of career titles you may not have thought about. Compare colleges and more.

Internship Programs

Comprehensive site with internship links. Internships are a must for the college graduate today.

JobHuntersBible.com

Created by Dick Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute, and one of the world's best known career gurus. Has some of the best links on the Net, including Top Ten Jobs for People Who.. There are constant updates to this site.

JobsinSports.com

The Internship Center at JobsInSports.com is one of the databases where members (paid subscription) can search for internship opportunities with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB as well as a major sports industry players like NIKE, TBS, REEBOK, PGA Tour, NIKE Tour, and Sports Illustrated to name a few. Readers can sample for free a few of the offerings/ what the intership allows you to do. Interesting niche market for careers!

JobStar Central- Job Search Guide

I use this California job search guide to get a quick overview of what is the salary range for over 300 careers. Very well organized information to help you determine how well the salary of your dream career matches your needs, etc. Now features JobStar Asia and JobStar Europe.

Law

Links to 200 law schools and paralegal programs in the US. .

Learn More Resource Center

Based in Indiana, this comprehensive career/college planning site features easy to use links to job titles based on your Holland code, financial aid basics, universities in Indiana, and a wide range of additional resources of interest to high school and college students. You will like this site.

Monster.com

One of the leading job search sites to help you get a feel for how job searches can be done over The Internet. Excellent links to such topics as "How much will your education be worth?"

New York Career Zone

NY Dept of Labor's popular site. Links to over 900 careers, many with video clips. You can sort by skills, interests, and other criteria. Very user friendly. Fast route to locate programs that offer specific majors.

The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet

Every time I come back to this resource, I am in awe! This site has an abundance of links related to most major career titles and places to work. Author is simply amazing, has to be one of the best net surfers out there.

Last Update April 2011- Copyright Frieda Dietrich
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