Need ideas for finding the right career just for you? Not sure where to start? The Decatur Career Center has an extensive selection of books and other career related information that can help you out! If you prefer using a computer program to a book, we also have Expan, a computer program with an interest inventory and aptitude survey that link your skills and interests to various career fields and to colleges with programs that prepare you for specific careers.
You will also find very valuable career related information at the following
Web sites:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Information for Students:
This is a great site that divides jobs up by students' interests in different school subjects. For example, you can click on math, music, art, PE, reading, etc. and be linked to jobs that use these interest areas.
Princeton Review Online Career:
This site will give you some good information on how to network, how to write a good cover letter, and how to prepare for an interview.
Comprehensive site with self assessment as well as career sites.
Occupational
Outlook Handbook:
List occupational titles as defined by the U.S. Government.
Features archives of past issues with subjects such as resume writing and making career decisions.
This site is definitely geared towards students. Features career counseling, classified ads, interview help, resume and cover letter help, and some hints to finding hidden job opportunities. Many links to employment listings, information of job fairs, government listings, and summer employment opportunities.
This site includes a 70 question test, which reveals your personality type and describes what jobs are best suited to each type.
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