SCLS: Career Information

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Occupational Outlook Handbook - A nationally recognized source of career information developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor). Revised every two years, the Handbook 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.
Virtual Career Information Center - Designed to be of practical use at the Reference desk, it will help to guide librarians, job-seekers, and patrons to the hundreds of career resources available.
What Color Is Your Parachute? - To aid job hunters and career changers who want to use the Internet as part of their job search. It's based on a chapter in the 1998 edition of, What Color Is Your Parachute? by Dick Bolles.

Rebecca Smith's eResumes and Resources - A how-to resource for job seekers wanting to learn more about electronic résumés and job marketing.

Monster Board - More than 30,000 job postings representing top employers are available at no cost. Job seekers also can research potential employers and create electronic resumes online.
USAJOBS - The U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management.
America's Job Bank - The America’s Job Bank computerized network links state Employment Service offices to provide job seekers with the largest pool of active job opportunities available anywhere and nationwide exposure for their resumes. For employers it provides rapid, national exposure for job openings and an easily accessible pool of candidates.
E-Span - The right job for the person and the right person for the job. Post resumes or do a job search.

Last Updated: 11/22/99