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
• Government Employment
• Graduate School
• International Jobs
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Disability-Related Employment Resources

Occupational Research

• Interest Profiler
  Identify and research careers that match your interests with this free inventory
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  Research careers and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• 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 & 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
• MilwaukeeJobs.com
  Find jobs in and around Milwaukee, identify local employers by industry
• 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 for interviews
• 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

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
• GradSchools.com Directory
• GRE (most common entrance exam for grad school) 
• Tips for Writing Personal Statements/Admission Essays

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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