Career & Resumes Research Guide
Online Career Information
Linked below are some websites to consider for searching career info on the web.
- Occupational Outlook HandbookPut out yearly by the United States Department of Labor, this online reference source describes hundreds of different types of jobs and describes the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and the working conditions.
- WorkSource WashingtonState of Washington's official site for online employment services. It can help you find a job, get job search help, locate workforce services in your area, access career information and more.
- CareerOneStopU.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals, to foster talent development in a global economy.
- Career CoachCurrent local data on wages, employment, job postings, education and training.
- Salary.comSee how salaries trend in the U.S. and in specific states or zip codes.
Consider Volunteering
Here is an "Open University" offering about Using Voluntary work to get ahead in the job market.
- Free course: Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job marketOpenLearn mini-course on how to use voluntary work effectively in job seeking.
Creating a Video Resume
This series of YouTube videos is a great demonstration of an alternative to the paper resume.
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