LibGuides: Physics: General Career & Job Resources

Online resources

Career Outlook
Career Outlook articles provide data and information on a variety of topics—including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more.
O*NET Online
Find information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with over 950 occupations.

Go Government
Go Government is a project of the Partnership for Public Service and is designed to be your guide as you consider, apply, and secure federal employment.
USA Jobs - Students and Recent Grads
Provides information about internships and programs for graduates within the Federal government.
WorkInTexas
WorkInTexas.com is a comprehensive online job search resource and matching system developed and maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission and the state workforce network, Texas Workforce Solutions. It is intended to provide recruiting assistance to Texas employers of all types and sizes, and job search assistance to any individual seeking work in Texas.

National Compensation Survey
The Bureau's Office of Compensation Levels and Trends (OCLT) conducts the National Compensation Survey (NCS), which provides the following statistics: Quarterly changes in employer costs — Employment Cost Index (ECI), Quarterly employer cost levels — Employer Costs for Employee Compensation (ECEC), and Incidence and provisions of employee benefits.
Texas Reality Check
An interactive tool that helps you determine your future spending needs and matches them with careers that pay what you need.

Alkek Library's Career Guides Collection provides valuable assistance in preparing for a job interview or career search.

Check these links for library resources on career-specific topics:

The library subscribes to several databases that contain career information. See the full list here, or selected databases below:

Candid Career
Career advice direct from industry professionals. Video database of informational interviews to help you discover and explore your many career options.

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Career Center
Personalized, step-by-step job search assistance—from exploring and matching suitable occupations from over 1,000 detailed occupation profiles to finding available jobs. Create professional and effective resumes and cover letters, master interviewing and networking techniques, improve your work skills, and prepare for occupation-related exams.

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