Occupational Information
The Career Center has The Choices computer program which offers descriptions of different careers, salaries for North Carolina and the nation, the employment outlook for the next few years, educational requirements for specific careers and schools that offer these educational programs.
Doing an informational interview is a terrific source of occupational information. An informational interview is an opportunity to speak with someone who is already working in the occupation and ask them questions about their occupation.
Occupation Websites
The following sites also offer excellent information about occupations and employment trends and are great resources for exploring career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: 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.
ONET Online: The new Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Search careers and find out the skills and the job duties for a variety of occupations.
America’s Career Info Net: Available data include wages, employment trends, knowledge, skills, and abilities, education and training, and web resources.
North Carolina Health Careers: This online manual is designed to guide you through the process of determining if a health career is for you; investigating which careers most closely match your interests and abilities; and helping you prepare for becoming a health professional.
Choices - Choices Planner is a comprehensive computer program which offers descriptions of different careers, salary information, the employment outlook for the next few years, educational requirements for specific careers and schools that offer these educational programs. To access Choices, register with the College Foundation of North Carolina, click on the "Career Center" link and go to CFNC Bridges Planning Tools.
Fastest Growing Careers: What are the top 25 fastest growing careers out there?
Salary.com: Salary and compensation information.
Wetfeet.com: Interviews with real people about their occupations
Jobprofiles.org: Information from professionals on a variety of careers
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