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GNST 4300: Interdisciplinary Preparation: Career Research

Getting Help...

Not sure where to head with a General Studies major? 

Check out the resources below to get some ideas!

Career Research Resources

DATABASES

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook:  Provides overviews of occupations and projections for employment over the next decade, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  • Career Center: Explore occupations - click on the title to access through the library website.  You'll need to create an account, but it's free through the library.
  • Credo Reference: General research on any topic, including careers.  It also provides other keywords for searching!
  • Encyclopedia of Associations: Search within this publication (use the search box on the right side of the site) to find all the Professional Associations that might have information on your chosen career.
  • Ward's Business Directory: Know a business in your career area and want to know more about it?  Check here. 

WEBSITES

  • O*NET OnLine: A free online resource providing information about occupations by the US Department of Labor and Employment and Training Administration. Good info for veterans!
  • Career OneStop:  A source for career exploration, training, and jobs by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Salary Research

Explore Job Listings

Get to know your professional association at the local, state, and national levels...they often have job listings.

  • jobstarsUSA: Scroll down for a list of professional associations and organizations.

STATE JOBS:

  • GovtJobs: choose your state, choose your job type, and see what shows up.

FEDERAL JOBS:

  • USAJOBS: Search federal jobs located in the US and around the world.

INTERNATIONAL JOBS:

  • GoinGlobal: A career and employment resource that includes extensive content job and internship postings.

NONPROFITS:

HIGHER EDUCATION:

  • HigherEdJobs: Click on "Administrative" under "By Category" and find listings for all types of jobs in colleges and universities around the country.

GENERAL:

  • LiveCareer: Website that links to numerous sources for college, career, and job search advice.
  • ReferenceUSA: Find businesses in your career areas, and search job listings from all over the country.