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It shows expected earnings, working
conditions, and future job prospects, and
provides links to information about each
state’s job market.
The Internet
If you have access to the Internet, a wealth
of career information is at your fi ngertips.
• The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and
Training Administration (www.doleta.gov) is a
resource for students, parents, guidance
counselors, and others. It offers information
and related Web sites for career explora-
tion and planning. It also offers tools for
examining your interests and personality to
help identify suitable careers. Information
on training and apprenticeships, applying
to college, and pursuing a career in the
Armed Forces is also provided.
• The Occupational Information Network
(O*NET™) system is gradually replacing
the former resource, the Dictionary of
Occupational Titles. The O*Net™ system pro-
vides the latest information needed for
effective training, education, counseling,
and employment of workers. The O*Net
system offers three valuable features. The
O*Net Database (www.onetcenter.org) identi-
fi es and describes the key components of over 900 modern occupations.
O*Net Online (www.online.onetcenter.org), a Web-based viewer, lets stu-
dents, professionals, and job seekers explore a variety of occupations,
prerequisite skills, and earning potential. The O*Net Career Exploration
Tools (www.onetcenter.org) are a set of assessments that help students
and job seekers identify their interests and abilities so they can search
for careers that match their preferences.
• CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org) is sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Labor. It helps students, job seekers, and career profes-
sionals explore the outlook and trends for all types of careers. You can
use the library at this site to explore your career interests, assess your
skills, and link to other career exploration sites.
Beyond these government-sponsored sources, you can locate other
Internet sites for career research by using the search term careers. You will
also fi nd Web sites sponsored by professional organizations. For example,
if you are interested in nursing, you may fi nd helpful information at
the American Nurses Association Web site. Many companies also have
their own Web sites with career information and job postings. (Using the
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You can learn more about
careers and what interests
you by using the resources at
your local library.