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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Mrs. Stahley's Career and Financial Management Class
Career resources for your project
(but also for life...)

II. Online resources available in the library and at home:
            A. Library virtual source: access 24/7      
                        Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com
                                    User ID: swms
                                    Password: Jamestown
            B. Authenticated internet sources:
                        1. Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You? http://www.bls.gov/k12
Includes job descriptions, requirements, pay, and future prospects. Has an alphabetical listing of careers.
                        2. Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/ooh
                                    US government site with complete 2014 information.
                        3. CareerOneStop: http://www.careeronestop.org/
                                    sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and Education; contains links to many other career sites.
                        4. CareerZone: https://www.careerzone.ny.gov
                                     produced by the NY State Dep’t of Labor; learn about your skills and  talents & explore many careers in NY State.  
                        4. O*NET Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
                                    Up-to-date information from the US Department of Labor on salary, job outlook, and working conditions.