Online Resources
Online Resources for Career Exploration
We are pleased to give you some suggestions as you begin your career research. While every effort is made to keep this list up-to-date, it is possible that links may change or become inactive. This list is offered as a service, and Career Education does not take responsibility for site content.
Occupational Research
- ACT Profile
Explore majors and occupations using free interest, skill and value inventories- Interest Profiler
Identify and research careers that match your interests with this free inventory- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Research careers and employment data from- O*NET Online
Research careers and employment data from the U.S. Department of Labor- WORKnet
Research careers and employment data for the State of Wisconsin
Job Search & Employment Sites
- Alverno Connects
Online job and internship board for Alverno College students and alumnae- Careerealism
Career advice and job search magazine- Career OneStop
Job search and training advice- CarouselExpo.com
Directory of job fairs and other hiring events in the United States- Encore Careers
Tips on choosing a new career direction after 50- Glassdoor
A free inside look at over 28,000 companies- Idealist.org
The nation's #1 site for non-profit jobs and volunteer opportunities- JOBS that SERVE
Nonprofit jobs in the Greater Milwaukee area- Job Seekers Salary Calculator
Calculate salary by state and occupation- MilwaukeeJobs.com
Find jobs in and around Milwaukee, identify local employers by industry, and brush up on your job seeking strategies- MilwaukeeJobs Job Search Tools
Get advice on how to plan your job search, write resumes and cover letters, take advantage of networking opportunities, and prepare to ace your interview- NursingJobs.org
Resource for Wisconsin nursing jobs and news- Payscale.com
Research your market value to evaluate salary offers- Salary Paycheck Calculator
Calculate the actual post-tax, take-home pay for different salary amounts (helpful in determining your salary requirements)- Science Jobs
Biology, chemistry, and other science-related jobs- Veterans ReEmployment
Transition from the military into a civilian job- WECAN
Teaching and support staff jobs in Wisconsin public schools- WI DPI
Teaching, Administrator and Counselor jobs listed with the WI Department of Public Instruction- Wage Project
Benchmark your salary by occupation and georgraphical region- Women for Hire
Information you need to compete in today's job market- Womens Job List
The most visited job board for women
Government Employment
Graduate School Information
International Jobs & Service
Volunteer Opportunities
Disability-Related Employment Resources
Career Education >
- Ability Jobs and Resumes
- Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
- Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment
- Federal Jobs Net/Disabled Hiring Programs
- Getting Hired
- Job Accommodation Network
- The Riley Guide
- Social Security Redbook on Work Incentives
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management
- Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development