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STEP 2 - CAREER PLANNING

OCCUPATIONAL EXPLORATION

Step 1 - Self Assessment
Step 2 - Career Planning | Explore Career Decisions | Company / Industry | Job Posting | Salary
Step 3 - Job Search Resources


Once you have a good understanding of who you are, it's time for the second step of the career planning process. Occupational Exploration allows individuals to apply what they have learned about themselves and investigate the world of work in greater depth and begin the process of narrowing the career search. 

People make career decisions in a number of ways. Some choose a direction based on the advice of others. Some take the first job that comes along. Others choose because they have heard that there are many job opening available or the salary looks appealing. Sometimes decisions made this way turn out well. Usually they do not. Many working adults say they would choose differently if they had to do it over again. Others indicate they would get more information before deciding. Often people spend more time and thought choosing what kind of car to buy than they do choosing their career direction.

This involves determining career goals and alternatives in the following stages:
1. Identify occupational clusters of interest.
2. Create a list of potential career choices.
3. Gather detailed information about each of your potential career choices.
4. Narrow the list by identifying the two to five "most desirable" alternatives.
5. Evaluate and choose the best alternative based on information about the career and self-information.

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The following web sites offer excellent resources to help the career seeker explore occupations and move toward a good career decision.

Birkman International, Inc. http://www.birkman.com 
Birkman International, Inc. provides worldwide and comprehensive methodology for assessing human potential and optimizing personal and organizational performance. The Birkman Method is an innovative technology that has been used for more than fifty years to assess human potential, enhance performance, and transform corporate culture.

Career Development eManual http://www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca 
The Career Development eManua

ACSCI http://www.acsci.org/acsci_mission1.htm 
Association of Computer-based System for Career Information. This site helps identify, collect, and disseminate a base of knowledge regarding the development, delivery, and utilization of computer-based career information and related career development services. 

America's Career Infonet http://www.acinet.org/acinet 
This well designed site provides links to a comprehensive source of occupational information such as: general outlook, wages and trends, employers' information, state profiles and a career resource library.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Home Page http://stats.bls.gov/
This is the home page for the Bureau of Labor Statistics unit of the U.S. Department of Labor. A large number of general U.S. labor market information is available, including the fastest growing occupations, industries, and occupations by level of education and training.


California Resource Network (CalCRN) http://www.soicc.ca.gov/ 
Whether you are a student, counselor, teacher, parent, career development professional, or simply interested in careers, you will find many important links and information to explore from this site.

CareerPerfect.com http://www.careerperfect.com 
Provides complete solutions, guidance and tools (rather than tips) related to career planning, job finding, professional resumes, and interviewing.


EUREKA http://www.eureka.org
At EUREKA, we've been collecting occupational and career-related information for over 25 years. We can help develop a plan to get started on any career-track.
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Company & Industry Information Web Sites 

10K Wizard http://www.tenkwizard.com 
America's Employers http://www.americasemployers.com 
Big Book Electronic Yellow Pages http://www.bigbook.com 
Brint.com http://www.brint.com 
Business.com http://www.business.com 
Business Directory Information http://www.555-1212.com 
Chambers of Commerce http://www.uschamber.com/mall/states.htm 
Fortune 500 Companies http://www.fortune.com/fortune/fortune500 
Industry Information http://home.sprintmail.com/~debflanagan/index.html 
Industry Link http://www.industrylink.com 
Intellifact.com http://www.intellifact.com/company_research.htm 
Limited Business Profiles http://www.hoovers.com 
Small Business Information http://www.infousa.com 
Technology Company Information http://www.corptech.com/index.cfm 
WetFeet.com http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/companyresource_home.asp 

EmploymentGuide.com http://www.employmentguide.com 
This site offers links to career services, education centers, work at home opportunities, and many career services and providers.


Job Posting Web Sites 

411Jobs http://www.411jobs.net/ 
6 Figure Jobs http://www.6figurejobs.com 
Accounting Careers http://www.CPAnet.com 
Accounting Careers http://www.aafa.com 
Accounting Careers http://www.accountingnet.com 
Acting Careers http://www.auditions.com 
Advertising Careers http://www.adweek.com 
Agricultural Careers http://www.agricareers.com 
American Assoc. of Community Colleges http://www.aacc.nche.edu/ 
America's Job Bank http://www.ajb.dni.us/ 
America's Talent Bank http://www.ajb.dni.us/html/atb_home.html 
Architecture Careers http://www.aia.org 
Automotive Careers http://www.autocareers.com 
Aviation Careers http://www.findapilot.com 
Best Jobs http://www.bestjobsusa.com 
Biotechnology Careers http://www.chemistry.com 
Biotechnology Careers http://www.medsearch.com 
Career Builder http://www.careerbuilder.com 
Career Central http://www.careercentral.com 
Career City http://www.careercity.com 
Career Engine http://www.careerengine.com 
Career Exchange http://www.careerexchange.com 
Career Exposure http://www.careerexposure.com 
Career Magazine http://www.careermag.com 
Career Mosaic http://www.careermosaic.com 
Career Path http://www.careerpath.com 
Career Shop http://www.careershop.com 
Career Site http://www.careersite.com 
Career Web http://www.cweb.com 
Career Web http://www.careerweb.com 
Careers http://www.career.com 
Careers http://www.jobsonline.com 
Careers http://MyJobSearch.com 
Careers http://www.theworksite.com 
Careers For Minorities http://www.minorities-jb.com 
Careers for Minorities http://www.blackworld.com 
Careers for Seniors http://www.maturityworks.org 
Careers for Women http://www.womenconnect.com/info/career/index.htm 
Careers for Women http://www.classifiedsforwomen.com 
CEO Opportunities http://www.ceoexpress.com 
CFO Opportunities http://www.cfonet.com 
CollegeJobBoard. http://www.collegejobboard.com/?1100 
Construction Careers http://www.pubworks.org 
Construction Careers http://www.hardhatsonline.com 
Creative Job Search http://www.mnworkforcecenter.org/cjs/cjs_site/index.htm 
Education Careers http://www.petersons.com 
Education Careers http://www.case.org 
Educational Careers http://www.careerage.com 
Educational Careers http://chronicle.com/jobs 
Educational Careers http://www.jobs.edunet.com 
Educational Careers http://www.educationjobs.com 
Educational Careers http://www.edweek.org/jobs.cfm 
Educational Careers http://www.education-world.com/jobs 
Educational Careers http://www.hire-ed.org 
Educational Careers http://www.iqmedia.co.uk 
Educational Careers http://www.academic360.com 
Educational Careers http://www.teaching-jobs.org/index.htm 
Educational Careers http://www.ujobbank.com 
Employment http://employment.digitalcity.com 
Engineering Careers http://www.engineeringjobs.com 
Engineering Careers http://www.ieee.org/jobs.html 
Engineering Careers http://www.nspe.org 
Engineering Careers http://www.ideasjn.com 
Entry-Level Careers http://www.collegegrad.com 
Entry-Level Careers http://www.campuscareercenter.com 
Entry-Level Careers http://www.jobtrak.com 
Environmental Careers http://www.ecojobs.com 
Environmental Careers http://www.empty.net 
Environmental Careers http://www.environmental-jobs.com 
Excite http://www.excite.com 
Fashion Careers http://www.fashioncareercenter.com 
FedWorld http://www.fedworld.gov/ 
Finance Careers http://www.careerbank.com 
Finance Careers http://www.cfonet.com 
Flip Dog http://www.flipdog.com 
Food Service Careers http://www.escoffier.com 
Food Service Careers http://www.foodservice.com 
Food Service Careers http://www.pastrywiz.com 
Food Service Careers http://www.culinary.com 
Food Service Careers http://www.webfoodpros.com
FutureStep http://www.futurestep.com 
Get a Job http://www.getajob.com 
Government Careers http://www.fedjobs.com
Government Careers http://www.jobsingovernment.com 
Government Careers http://www.getagovjob.com 
Health Care Careers http://www.healthjobsite.com 
Health Care Careers http://www.HealthLeaders.com 
Health Care Careers http://www.gvpub.com 
Health Care Careers http://www.jobspan.com 
Health Care Careers http://www.rehabjobs.com 
Health Care Careers http://www.healthcareers-online.com 
Health Insurance Careers http://www.ehealthinsurance.com 
Help Wanted http://www.helpwanted.com 
Highered Jobs http://higheredjobs.com 
Hot Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com 
Human Resource Careers http://www.hrhub.com 
Human Resource Careers http://www.hrjobs.com 
Human Resource Careers http://www.jobs4hr.com 
Human Resource Careers http://www.shrm.org 
Human Resource Careers http://www.empty.net 
Insurance Careers http://www.rollinssearch.com 
Insurance Careers http://www.insweb.com 
International Careers http://www.latpro.com 
International Careers http://www.overseasjobs.com 
International Careers http://www.escapeartist.com 
International Careers http://www.internationaljobs.com 
International Careers http://www.mediainfo.com 
International Careers http://www.hoovers.com 
Internet Resume Center http://www.inpursuit.com/sirc/ 
It's Your Job Now http://www.ItsYourJobNow.com 
Job Bank USA http://www.jobbankusa.com 
Job Center http://www.jobcenter.com 
Job Exchange http://www.jobexchange.com 
Job Locator http://www.joblocator.com 
Job Market http://www.thejobmarket.com 
Job Options http://www.joboptions.com 
Job Source (entry level) http://www.jobsource.com 
Job Track http://www.jobtrak.com 
Job Web http://www.jobweb.com 
Job-Hunt.org http://www.job-hunt.org 
JobNet http://www.jobnet.com 
Jobs For Kids Who Like http://stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htm 
Journalism/Broadcasting Careers http://www.tvjobs.com 
Journalism/Broadcasting Careers: http://www.airwaves.com 
Legal Careers http://www.finelaw.com 
Legal Careers http://www.greedyassociates.com 
Legal Careers http://www.emplawyer.net 
Logistics Careers http://www.jobsinlogistics.com 
Manufacturing Careers http://www.edmondspersonnel.com 
Marketing Careers http://www.marketingjobs.com 
Marketing Careers http://www.ama.org 
MBA Careers http://www.mrinet.com 
MBA Careers http://www.mbacareers.com 
Medical Careers http://www.medhunters.com 
Medical Careers http://www.medsearch.com 
Medical Careers http://www.NHRphysician.com 
Medical Careers http://www.webmd.com 
Medical Careers http://www.medwebplus.com 
Medical Recruiters & Search Firms http://www.medhunters.com 
Medzilla http://www.medzilla.com 
Military Career Guide http://www.militarycareers.com/ 
Monster Board http://www.monster.com 
Multimedia Careers http://www.salley.com 
Nation Jobs http://www.nationjob.com 
Net Temps http://www.net-temps.com 
Nursing Careers http://www.nursingspectrum.com 
Nursing Careers http://www.nursesnetwork.com 
Nursing Careers http://www.nursingcenter.com  
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/ 
Online Jobs http://www.online-jobs.com 
Pharmaceutical Careers http://www.drugstore.com 
Physician Careers http://www.physemp.com 
Professional Careers http://www.vault.com 
Professional Careers http://www.professionalcareer.com 
Quality Engineering Careers http://www.quality.org 
Quality Engineering Careers http://www.asq.com 
Retail Careers http://www.retailjobnet.com 
Saludos Hispanos http://www.saludos.com 
Science Careers http://www.aps.org/industry.htm 
Social Work Careers http://www.impactonline.com 
Social Work Careers http://www.socialservice.com 
Technology Careers http://www.ceweekly.com 
Technology Careers http://www.atb.org 
Technology Careers http://www.computerjobs.com 
Technology Careers http://www.techies.com 
Technology Careers http://www.jobserve.com 
Technology Careers http://www.careershop.com 
Technology Careers http://taps.com 
Technology Careers http://www.computerwork.com 
Technology Careers http://www.selectjobs.com 
Technology Careers http://www.brainbuzz.com 
Technology Careers http://www.computerworld.com 
Technology Careers http://www.beardsleygroup.com 
Technology Careers http://www.chancellor.com 
Technology Careers http://www.computerwork.com 
Technology Careers http://www.justtechjobs.com 
Technology Careers http://www.psisearch.com 
Technology Careers http://www.techsource.org 
Technology Careers (Contract) http://www.ntes.com 
Top Jobs http://www.topjobsusa.com 
Transportation Careers http://www.truckers.com 
Transportation Careers http://www.jobxchange.com 
US Resume http://www.usresume.com 
Work Tree http://www.worktree.com 
Youth Gig http://www.youthgig.com 

Occupational Outlook Handbook http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm 
This is the on-line version of the U.S. Government's premier career reference book on occupations and tomorrow's job market. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a comprehensive and up-to-date occupational resource. The Handbook profiles a wide range of occupations that provide assistance to individuals making decisions about their careers.

Occupational Outlook Quarterly Online http://stats.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm 
This on-line magazine includes practical "how-to-do-it" information on choosing and getting today and tomorrow's jobs. Articles are written in a straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as new and emerging occupations, training opportunities, salary trends, and results of new studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Riley Guide http://www.rileyguide.com 
The Riley Guide is a directory of employment and career information sources and services. It is primarily intended to provide instruction for job seekers on how to use the Internet to their best advantage; but recruiters and other career service industry professional will find information here to help them also.

Salary & Compensation Information Web Sites 

Abbott, Langer & Associates http://www.abbott-langer.com 
Administrative & Office Salaries http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos002.htm 
Broadcast, TV, & Radio Salaries http://www.missouri.edu/~jourvs/ 
Compensation Information http://www.claytonwallis.com 
Economic Research Institute http://www.erieri.com 
Engineer Salaries http://fairway.ecn.purdue.edu/ESCAPE/stats/salaries.html 
JobSmart http://jobsmart.org/tools/salary/index.htm 
JobStar http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/sal-surv.cfm 
Medical Salaries http://www.pohly.com/salary.shtml 
MIS Salaries http://www.psrinc.com/salary.htm 
Monster.com http://midcareer.monster.com/experts/negotiation 
Salary.com http://www.salary.com 
Salary and Crime Calculator http://www.homefair.com/homefair/cmr/salcalc.html 
Salary Survey http://www.salarysurvey.com 
Wageweb http://www.wageweb.com 
Wall Street Journal http://careers.wsj.com/?content=cwc-salariesindex.htm 

Teacher's Guide to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Information http://stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_tch.htm 
This portion of the Department of Labor Educational Resources Site is an elementary school student's introduction to career guidance information. This site is designed to attract interest of children with a wide variety of interests and talents. The source for most of the information on this site comes from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

What Can I Do With a Major in "?" http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors 
This useful site from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington lists occupations that correspond to majors from "Accounting" to "Theater." Links to lists of related career titles and related web sites are provided for each college major.



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