Career Exploration for COLA Majors: Online Resources

the primary purpose of Career Services is to assist students and other designated clients in developing, evaluating, and/or implementing career, education, and employment decisions and plans.

job facts, skills, and knowledge needed.

promotes readiness and skills needed to prepare students for the workplace.

offers assistance to locate internships major exploration, career directions, resume and cover letter development and mock interviews.

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is the nation's primary source of occupational information, including careers in the field of psychology.

An online handbook that includes career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

A publication through the Bureau of Labor Statistics supplements the Occupational Outlook Handbook and features articles providing data and information on a variety of topics - including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more. These articles are helpful for students, career counselors, job seekers, and others planning careers (About Career Outlook).

articles provide data and information on a variety of topics—including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more.

Career One Stop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and offers tools to assist those interested in locating jobs, researching potential jobs, networking, job tips, how to prepare for a job, and more.

The above link provides the summary of information about the U.S. Department of Labor and what it administers and enforces.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has provided essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.

This program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations.

A project of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

The level of satisfaction among workers in a particular career track can provide useful guidance to those considering that area of employment and may also serve as a predictor of long-term retention of workers.

this American Psychological Association article by Kirsten Weir offers different takes about what constitutes job satisfaction.

A website with articles about job satisfaction research providing information about the research process, predictors of job satisfaction, and other factors and reasons not included in their research.

a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.

The Conference Board is a trusted source of insights to help our members anticipate “What’s Ahead,” improve their performance, and better serve society.