CAREERS
Five important sites are listed first, followed by an A to Z list of all seventeen career sites.
Be sure to visit the DHS Library catalog to view our print collection of Careers titles. See "Careers" under the "Categories" sidebar of our catalog at www.dedham.k12.ma.us/dhs/library
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http://www.bls.gov/oco/
An important Bureau of Labor Statistics source of career information: "describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations."
Career information can be found multiple ways: by keyword search, through an A-Z listing of occupations , or by broad career clusters such as "Professional" or "Service" or "Sales."
There is also a link to Career Guide to Industries , a companion publication. |
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http://www.careervoyages.gov/students-main.cfm
"Career Voyages exists to help you find out which occupations are in-demand ."
See "Which Industries are Growing." Within the industries, the site includes a range of jobs from jobs requiring only on-the-job training or some college to those requiring advanced degrees. If you have RealPlayer or Windows Media Player on your computer, you will be able to view videos about selected careers.
Great information for career planning, focusing on the fastest growing industries and occupations with job specifics, including working conditions, employment prospects, training, testing and education requirements, and earnings.
VISIT Career Compass : "After you select your interests, a list of occupations will appear."
Sponsors are the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education.
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http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/
Under "Career Categories," you can choose from about twenty-five broad areas (such as business, the arts, health, education, sales, construction, law, computers, engineering, and science) and then select a specific career. The profile of specific careers explores the fit between personality and career, as well as high school preparation, job outlook and compensation.
The main page features a number of interesting articles including "Ten Questions to Ask Yourself" to help determine if a specific career might be right for you. Other features include "Ten industries with the fastest career growth" and "Ten hottest careers for college grads."
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http://masscis.intocareers.org/
To sign on, look down the page to find the drop-down menu and select "Dedham."
Type Dedham's zip code 02026 in the password box.
Includes an extensive A-Z list of occupations, with very detailed information on most occupations, including working conditions, commonly performed tasks, education and preparation required, employment outlook and salary.
Links to a program-of-study database that indicates which schools in Massachusetts and nationwide will prepare you for the job.
For many occupations, there is a video of someone in the job, as well as an interview. QuickTime or WindowsMedia are required to play.
There is a career exploration component on the site, with skills and interest assessments, and a "reality check" comparing desired salaries and living expenses with what a specific occupation is likely to pay.
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http://www.careercornerstone.org/
This is an outstanding new career site devoted to "exploring career paths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and medicine. Explore degree fields, comprehensive education, salary, networking, job hunting, career planning resources, and personal interviews with hundreds of people who offer candid insight into their own diverse careers. Many resources are in PDF, PowerPoint, or Podcast formats."
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http://www.achievement.org/
Includes some of the most prominent and "extraordinary individuals who have shaped the twentieth century." Most of those profiled are American, and they represent individuals across many fields, including sports, science, arts and popular entertainment, business and public service.
Includes interviews and videoclips of many of those profiled.
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http://black-collegian.com/
On-line version of the magazine with career and job search information, information on college news and life, and commentary by African-American writers.
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http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information is accessible three ways: by industry category, by A-Z index, or by keyword.
Within each broad industry category, such as "Health Services," you will typically find information on " the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information."
A Bureau of Labor Statistics web site and companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook . |
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http://www.careers.wsj.com/
This site provides a glimpse at what your career might be like down the road: this site from The Wall Street Journal for professionals includes sample resumes, tips on preparing for an interview, salary information, etc. |
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http://www.careervoyages.gov/students-main.cfm
"Career Voyages exists to help you find out which occupations are in-demand ."
See "Which Industries are Growing." Within the industries, the site includes a range of jobs from jobs requiring only on-the-job training or some college to those requiring advanced degrees. If you have RealPlayer or Windows Media Player on your computer, you will be able to view videos about selected careers.
Great information for career planning, focusing on the fastest growing industries and occupations with job specifics, including working conditions, employment prospects, training, testing and education requirements, and earnings.
VISIT Career Compass : "After you select your interests, a list of occupations will appear."
Sponsors are the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education.
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http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/
Under "Career Categories," you can choose from about twenty-five broad areas (such as business, the arts, health, education, sales, construction, law, computers, engineering, and science) and then select a specific career. The profile of specific careers explores the fit between personality and career, as well as high school preparation, job outlook and compensation.
The main page features a number of interesting articles including "Ten Questions to Ask Yourself" to help determine if a specific career might be right for you. Other features include "Ten industries with the fastest career growth" and "Ten hottest careers for college grads." |
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http://jobstar.org/index.php
This is a well- recommended set of links to job search resources on the Internet.The site has a California focus, but is used by job seekers around the country. It includes "Guides for specific careers" in both nonprofessional and professional areas, including health, science, engineering, law, trades, and the military.
A resume section provides links to several resume examples, including a sample resume for a high school student looking for a part-time job. There are also links to salary surveys.
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http://masscis.intocareers.org/
To sign on, look down the page to find the drop-down menu and select "Dedham."
Type Dedham's zip code 02026 in the password box.
Includes an extensive A-Z list of occupations, with very detailed information on most occupations, including working conditions, commonly performed tasks, education and preparation required, employment outlook and salary.
Links to a program-of-study database that indicates which schools in Massachusetts and nationwide will prepare you for the job.
For many occupations, there is a video of someone in the job, as well as an interview. QuickTime or WindowsMedia are required to play.
There is a career exploration component on the site, with skills and interest assessments, and a "reality check" comparing desired salaries and living expenses with what a specific occupation is likely to pay.
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http://www.bls.gov/oco/
An important Bureau of Labor Statistics source of career information: "describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations."
Career information can be found multiple ways: by keyword search, through an A-Z listing of occupations , or by broad career clusters such as "Professional" or "Service" or "Sales."
There is also a link to Career Guide to Industries , a companion publication.
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http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq
The online version of the print periodical from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Includes a series of articles on unusual occupations-- "You're a what?" --such as dog walker, massage therapist, and sommelier.
Index includes useful articles such as "Workers without a bachelor's degree."
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http://www.rileyguide.com/
Lots of information about job and career sites on the Internet, including finding a job, information about specific careers, salary surveys for specific occupations, and resume and cover letter help.
See the extensive A to Z keyword index, and also "Opportunities for Teens" with links to summer employment opportunities.
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All kinds of information relating to compensation. "Salary Wizard" gives salary statistics for thousands of positions. With brief job descriptions and links to other sites.
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Sponsored by Saludos Hispanos magazine, a national career journal. Includes job listings, education information and a career index.
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http://www.careercornerstone.org/
This is an outstanding new career site devoted to "exploring career paths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and medicine. Explore degree fields, comprehensive education, salary, networking, job hunting, career planning resources, and personal interviews with hundreds of people who offer candid insight into their own diverse careers. Many resources are in PDF, PowerPoint, or Podcast formats."
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http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/index.html
Responsibilities and rights on the job. From OSHA, the site focuses on "teen worker safety and health information ."
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http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/
A recruitment site for the military. Provides detailed information about what a military career might be like, with information on potential occupations, educational opportunities and benefits, ROTC, and more.
Links to pages of the U.S. Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines .
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http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/W/worstjobs/
"In this website, we take you on a journey through 2,000 years of British history and the worst jobs of each era."
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Last Updated 10/29/07/L.Davies |
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