My Next Move - career exploration tool which allows you to search by occupation name or description, by industry, or by work interests. This last option activates the O*NET Interest Profiler which can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. .NEW Dec 2011
O*NET Online - includes information about 950 occupations including information on skills, abilities, work activities and interests...great for analysis of student skill gaps
The Career Key - A process which helps your to decide on career choices and research these career options.
My MnCareers - career information planning site developed by the State of Minnesota but useful for everyone. This site is intentionally easy to use. It has three levels including a level for English language learners written at 3rd grade reading level and one for H.S. or GED completers written at grade 6. NEW May 2012 - Brocton
Building Skills 4 Work - offers free online training and skill building using interactive lessons in real work situations. The major categories covered are Reading, Math, solve problems and make decisions, cooperate and
resolve conflicts, observe critically and listen actively. You must register to use the program but there is no cost.
Massachusetts Career Information System (CIS) - this site includes useful information on a variety of career options including selecting a career, job search, applying to colleges, keeping jobs, and administration of O'Net interest profiler.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) 2010-2011 - this service maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor provides valuable labor market information on specific careers which includes such data as nature of work, working conditions, employment stats, training required, job outlook, earnings, related occupations and sources of additional information.
eHow (Career Advice) - This site has step by step instructions on a wide range of topics. The "Career Advice" category is divided into subcategories such as Career Growth, Workplace Etiquette, Dream Jobs and Following Your Passion. .REVISED Dec 2011
eHow (Land the Job) - This site has step by step instructions on a wide range of topics. The "Land the Job" category is divided into subcategories such as Job Hunting, Interview Tips and Tricks, Resumes and Cover Letters, and Dressing for Success. .REVISED Dec 2011
Monster.com - use the Career Network section to chat with experts in different fields, pot to message boards and use their career tools.
World of Work Map - ACT's career choice page
Career Success - website content provided by Texas Workforce Commission provides post-High School career planning guide in a magazine format which explores a variety of career clusters.
Career Investigation - website content provided by Texas Workforce Commission provides information in a magazine format on preparing for careers and the basics of the job search process.
Reality Check - free interactive simulation which allows student seeking employment to experience the amount of financial resource they would need in the future and which careers are likely to provide the salaries they need.
Next Steps - site for teenagers which has a useful Career Profiles section
CareerZone - website connected with the Harrington O'Shea Career Decision making system which provides up-to-date information about all the jobs listed in the O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's replacement for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The CareerZone allows users to download detailed career descriptions for all
occupations, find on-screen videos of real people at work, use "Resume Maker" to help job seekers develop a resume and "Cover Letter Maker" to help students create a cover letter.
What Color is Your Parachute? - Comprehensive guide to career planning and job hunting with many links to other sites.
Career Builder - another large site with career information and links to other sites.
Mapping Your Future - provides free tools to help you make a correct career choice by showing you techniques for assessing your skills and interests, developing a career plan, researching careers, and finding work.
America's Career Infonet - information on hundreds of occupations and the requirements for entry
Career Guides from Jobstar - comprehensive collection of career information
