Careers –Web Resources
Self-Evaluation: What kinds of jobs might suit you?
Free Sites
Not Free
Exploring Careers: Learn about different occupations and professions
General Information Sites
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Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center http://www.fofweb.com/ (Scroll to the bottom of the page). This database is available from UCC networked computers (on campus) only.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/ This government publication is the starting point for any career exploration.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov The Bureau of Labor Statistics makes statistical information about jobs and careers.
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Workforce New Jersey. Learn about careers, what jobs are in demand, the education and skills needed. Click on “Career Exploration Advice.”
http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us
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Finding Magazine, Journal, and Newspaper Articles about Careers
Use UCC Libraries’ Databases to find periodical articles about careers.
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LexisNexis contains newspaper articles on many different careers.
Professional Associations and Unions
Nobody knows a career better than the people who work in that career. Professional associations hold conventions; publish magazines, journals, and newsletters; and hold press conferences. Much of this information can be found posted on their Web sites. Find the appropriate professional association or union for your career choice by looking at the Sources of Additional Information section in any Occupational Outlook Handbook article. Professional associations are also listed in Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center Database, or the Encyclopedia of Associations (Ref 061.3En19as).
Educational Requirements
What college courses or degrees do you need to pursue your career? This information can be found in Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center or the Occupational Outlook Handbook. But that’s just a start. It’s one thing to know that a college degree in, say, journalism is what you need to become a reporter. But you also need to know what you will be studying as you pursue your degree.
Find a college that offers your major by looking in Barron’s, Peterson’s or Lovejoy’s (Ref 378.73). Or look at Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center or Peterson’s online (http://www.petersons.com) Find the major requirements for your planned program of study by searching the Web site of the college or university where you propose to finish your four-year degree. Check with the counseling department at UCC to learn how your coursework at UCC will transfer to another school when you’re ready.
How can you know whether you are likely to succeed in a particular major or subject? You can find course syllabi online for many subjects at different colleges around the country, by going to a search engine and searching for “organic chemistry syllabus” or whatever subject you want to explore. Look at several syllabi to get a fuller picture of what is usually required in courses in your subject area.
Making the Connection between Education and Employment
You can get work experience while you’re in college that is related to your choice of college major or profession. For some ideas about what kinds of jobs might be available, look at Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center, or the jobs clearing house at the Association for Experiential Education. http://jobsclearinghouse.aee.org/home
Tools for Job Searching
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NJ Newspapers at NJ.com Careers. Quick search. Search individually the classifieds of Union County Weeklies; The Jersey Journal; The Star Ledger; The Times of Trenton; and more. http://www.nj.com/jobs/
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JobGusher. An online job recruitment service that includes tips on the entire employment process.
http://www.jobgusher.com
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Dress for Success. A not-for-profit organization helps low-income women make tailored transitions into the workforce. Each woman receives one suit when she has a job interview and a second suit when she gets the job. Locations include New York City, Jersey City and Morris County (Madison).
http://www.dressforsuccess.org/
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Career Gear. A nonprofit organization that fills the gap between job-training programs and employment by providing men with interview clothing, motivation and follow-up support that helps them get and keep jobs. Each man receives one suit when he has an interview and a second suit when he gets a job. Locations include New York City.
http://www.careergear.org
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New Jersey Works. This is a weekly television show which airs on New Jersey’s public television station Mondays at 6:30 pm and informs viewers on learning about different careers and finding new jobs. Businesses communicate the skills and training necessary to fill their available job openings. The show is sponsored jointly by the NJ Department of Education, the NJ Department of Labor, and New Jersey Network.
http://www.wnjpin.com/welcome/point.htm
Resume Help
UCC Libraries contain dozens of books about resumes and cover letters. Search the Libraries Catalog from our homepage: http://www.ucc.edu/library
Other Recommended Career Sites:
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