Online Resources for Career Exploration

We are pleased to give you some suggestions as you begin your career research or job search. 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
• Job Search & Networking  
• Government Employment
• Graduate School
• International Jobs
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Disability-Related Employment Resources

Occupational Research

• Elevate Career Inventories - Review your results to the Strong or MBTI from class or a career appointment
• Interest Profiler - Identify and research careers that match your interests with this free inventory
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - Research careers and U.S. employment data
• O*NET Online - Research careers and employment data from the U.S. Department of Labor
• What Can I Do with this Major - Research how specific majors connect to career areas and employers
• ACT Profile - Explore majors and occupations using free interest, skill and value inventories
• WORKnet - Research careers and employment data for the State of Wisconsin 

Job Search & Networking 

• Alverno Connects - Online job and internship board for Alverno College students and alumna
• Alverno Student Orgs - Gain experience and build your professional network
• Career OneStop - Job search and training advice
• CarouselExpo.com - Job fair & hiring event directory
• Encore Careers- Tips on choosing a new career after 50
• Glassdoor - Free inside look at over 28,000 companies
• Idealist.org - #1 site for non-profit jobs & volunteer opportunities
• JOBS that SERVE - Nonprofit jobs in Milwaukee
• MilwaukeeJobs.com - Find jobs in and around Milwaukee, identify local employers by industry
• MilwaukeeJobs Job Search Tools - Advice on how to plan your job search, write resumes and cover letters, network, and prepare for interviews
• NursingJobs.org - Nursing job board
  
• Payscale.com - Research and evaluate salary offers
• Salary Paycheck Calculator - Calculate post-tax, take-home pay for different salaries 
• Science Jobs - STEM job board
• The Muse - Expert career advice and job search tips
• 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

Government Employment

• AmeriCorp (National service opportunities)
  
• CPOL (Civilian job opportunities with the Army)
• Pathways (Federal jobs & internships for students and recent grads)
  
• USAJOBS (Official job site of U.S. Federal Government)
• Wisc.Jobs (Official employment site of the State of WI)

Graduate School Information

• Peterson's Guide to Deciding on Graduate School
• Peterson's Directory of Graduate School Programs
• GRE (most common entrance exam for grad school) 
• Tips for Writing Personal Statements
• Tips for Writing Personal Statements (video)

International Jobs & Service

• Council on International Educational Exchange (Study abroad, teach abroad)
• Peace Corps (Live and work in developing countries)
• World Teach (Teach in developing countries)

Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
• United Way of Greater Milwaukee/Waukesha
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Junior Achievement
• Literacy Services of Wisconsin

Disability-Related Employment Resources

• Ability Jobs and Resumes
• Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
• 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

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