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Learn about Occupations
There are many excellent sources on the Internet! Our
five favorites are listed below.
Note: As outstanding as these websites are, do
not rely solely on them for information. In
addition, use the methods described at Learning
about the Jobs that Interest Me.
- The Occupational
Outlook Handbook gives accurate,
up-to-date, and comprehensive information
on occupations. It describes approximately
250 jobs, covering 90% of all workers --
earnings, training and education needed,
working conditions, skills required, advancement
opportunities, projected growth, related
jobs, and sources of additional information.
- America's
Career InfoNet provides extensive information
for the nation and specific states. For example
you can learn about wages, job market trends, and
the skills needed for specific occupations.
- Career Videos. See "real people doing real work." You choose from nearly 450 occupations.
- The Career
Guide to Industries will answer questions
like:
- I
live in Michigan and am
thinking of working for a large auto company
like Ford. What
kind of jobs are there in this industry? What
kind of future does it have? Are
there likely to be many job
openings? (Go
to "Manufacturing",
then to "Motor Vehicle and Equipment
Manufacturing.")
- I
am working at a grocery store, what occupation
is going to grow the fastest in this industry? (Answer: Pharmacist!)
(Go to "Wholesale and
Retail Trade," then
to "Grocery
Stores. All industries
are included, like
construction, finance,
communication,
and government
- take a look.
- If
you want a technical analysis of how the population,
labor force, and the demand for goods and services
is likely to affect career opportunities, then you
will want to read Tomorrow's
Jobs.
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