"As a general rule, the most
successful people in life are those who have the
best information."
-BENJAMIN DISRAELI
"Too many people try to make a career decision
without first having the information they need."
-HECKLINGER & BLACK
"To assist in the career
decision-making process, the counselor should be
alert to the most relevant labor market information
available. The availability of resources has grown
tremendously in the last twenty years. Thus,
counselors must assist clients in sorting out the
most relevant information, monitoring the process of
collection, and eventually integrating the
information with other resources such as test data."
-VERNON ZUNKER
"You need to find out as much as possible about a
career before you prepare to enter it."
-HECKLINGER & BLACK
"Information is power. Without factual information
about careers and the job market, you are without
power, flying in a sandstorm."
-JOYCE LAIN KENNEDY
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EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS
Accounting
Careers in Accounting
Accounting Career Video
Accounting Major Info
Business
Business Career Options
Careers in Business
Financial Services Profile Video
Jobs for Business Majors
HR Manager Profile Video
Careers in Finance
Business Consultant Video
Marketing Careers
Account Manager Video
Business Major Info
Commercial Real Estate Video
Best Business Jobs
Advertising Major Info
Product Designer Profile Video
Marketing Career Video
Start-Up CEO Profile Video
Customer Service Manager Video
Non-Profit Manager Video
Computer Science
Careers in Computer Science
Top Computer Science Jobs
Software Engineer Profile Video
Computer Science Major Info
Tech Security Profile Video
Computer Science Career
Biology
Careers in Biology
Top Jobs for Biology Majors
Biology Degrees and Careers
Biology Major Info
Biology Career Video
Best Jobs
for Biology Majors
Biology Jobs A-Z
Chemistry
Chemistry Careers
Chemistry Major
Great Careers in Chemistry
Chemistry Major Info
Education|Teaching
Teachers in the Job Market
Teaching Career Video
Getting Certified to Teach
Education Major Info
Special Education Profile Video
Careers in Education
How to Become a
Teacher
Teaching
Careers
Engineering
Engineering Career
List
Careers in
STEM
Engineering Major Info
Engineering Jobs
Engineering Careers Video
English
English Major
Author Profile Video
English Major Info
English Careers
Journalism Major Info
Freelance Journalist
Jobs for English
Majors
TESTING THE WATERS
Printed Materials
A wide range of books, publications, and other printed material are
available that address such topics as career choice, the job market, and
information on specific careers. This kind of published information is
generally accessible through school and public libraries, career resource
centers, company reports, corporate literature, industrial directories,
chambers of commerce, employee handbooks, professional organizations, and
government agencies. Be sure the information you are gathering is from
trusted sources and that it is accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive.
On-Line Resources
Whether one is researching a company or gathering topical data, an
increasing amount of information is available electronically (or
digitally) through the use of an on-line computer. Many researchers find
it very convenient to "surf" the Internet or the World Wide Web for needed
information. Most companies maintain websites which offer a wealth of
detailed information about their organizations. Similarly, schools,
colleges, agencies, and non-profit organizations provide extensive
information to researchers who visit their websites. Through various
"search engines," a computer user can access specific information very
quickly by entering key words, titles, or topics.
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People in the Field
Identify key players or prominent figures in your particular field of
interest. You may meet these people through career fairs, conventions,
conferences, professional meetings, or your teachers, counselors, and
advisors. One of the best ways to find out about a career is to talk with
people who are actually working in that career. This can be accomplished
through any number of methods by which you can meet and interact with
professionals in your field, including information interviewing, job
shadowing, or mentorships.
Personal Experience
Perhaps the best way to learn what a career is actually like is to
personally experience it firsthand. You can obtain this experience or
exposure to a particular career through a variety of relatively risk-free
arrangements... Get a part-time job in your field of interest. Do
volunteer work in your field of interest. Explore the possibility of a
cooperative education program or an internship in your field of interest.
Take a course related to your field of interest. Or consider "job
shadowing," an arrangement whereby you ask to spend a day or two on the
job with someone in your field of interest.
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RESEARCHING CAREERS
Law|Legal
Lawyer Career Profile
Attorney Profile Video
Hot Legal Careers
Tax Attorney Video
Careers in Legal Field
Criminal Justice Major Info
Law School Video
Law Major Info
Legal Careers
Police Officer Profile Video
CIA Careers
Criminal Justice Careers
Legal Career Opportunities
Medicine|Health
Careers in Medicine
Top Healthcare Careers
Nurse Profile Video
Pharmacist Profile
Video
List of Healthcare/Medical Jobs
Medical
Degrees and Careers
Physician Assistant
Profile Video
Orthodontist Profile
Video
Medical Career Video
Veterinarian Profile Video
History
History Degrees and Careers
History Major Info
Careers
for History Lovers
Mathematics
Career
Paths in Mathematics
Mathematics Degree
Mathematics Major Info
Careers Using Mathematics
Best Mathematics Careers
International|Global
Foreign Language
Jobs
Foreign Language Major Info
Careers in Foreign
Languages
International Studies Major Info
International Relations
Media|Film
Careers in Film
Film Director Profile Video
Best Media Jobs
Animation Director Profile Video
List of Media Jobs
Media
Industry Job Titles
Audio Engineer
Music|Theatre
Music Career
Performing Arts Video
Acting
Careers
Music Major Info
Careers in Music
Dance Profile Video
Performing Arts Career
Careers in Music Production
Careers in Performing Arts
Art
Careers in Art
Art Career
List
Careers in the
Arts
Art Major Info
Architecture Design Profile Video
Best Jobs for Art Majors
List of Art
Careers
Art Careers
Careers in Art History
Philosophy
Philosophy Degree
Philosophy Major Info
Best Philosophy Jobs
Philosophy Career
Ideas
Physics
Careers in Physics
Physics Degree
Physics Major Info
Careers
in STEM
Political Science|Government
Top Political Science Jobs
Political Science Major Info
Best Political Science Jobs
Political Science Degree
Economics
Jobs for Economics Majors
City Planner Profile Video
Economics Major Info
Careers in
Economics
Psychology
Psychology Careers
Psychology Major
Social Worker
Profile Video
Psychology Major Info
Best
Psychology Jobs
Careers in Psychology
Sociology
Jobs for Sociology Majors
Social Worker
Profile Video
Sociology Major Info
Environmental
Environmental Careers
Environmental Profile Video
Environmental Studies Major
Info
City Planner Profile Video
Religion|Theology
Theology Degree
Chaplain Profile
Video
Religion Major Info
Theology Career Paths
Faith
Based Jobs
CAREER INFORMATION
It is very important
that you thoroughly investigate your career options. Effectively
investigating or researching a particular career involves gathering as
much relevant data as possible. The best sources of viable information
related to careers are printed materials, internet resources, people in
the field, and your own firsthand personal experience.
By using the resources you have available to you to research and explore
your career options, you can enter the job market well prepared. Moreover,
you will develop a great sense of confidence and focus that will give you
increased credibility and empower you as you venture forward in pursuit of
your career.
To be successful in your serious career exploration activities, become
proficient in the use of all of the most comprehensive research tools
available to you... the library... publications… the internet...
information interviews... mentoring activities… job shadowing. Be a
tireless investigator. Be informed. Gather as much information and data as
you can from a variety of sources.
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