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Career Research

Research career, job and employment options in a variety of industries and locations. Career research tools for career changers, as well as those just starting to explore career options.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides labor, unemployment, economics and related facts and statistics.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Start your career research with the Occupational Outlook Handbook. It describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

Career Briefs

Are you looking for information on a career choice? These career briefs, from About.com's Career Planning Guide, provide job descriptions, salary information, and outlooks for a variety of careers.

Career Interviews

Video interviews with career professionals in a variety of fields.

Job Descriptions

Review job descriptions to research career options, to help choose a career field, to prepare for interviewing, and to get the inside scoop on a wide variety of careers.

Tuning Up Your Career

How to position your self for a successful career change.

America's CareerInfo Net

An excellent career research site, including the employment outlook, career and job descriptions, training information, and wages for various occupations.

Career Project

An interactive career research database that helps job seekers get an uncensored look at thousands of real job profiles through the eyes of the people who work at them.

CareerTV

Employer videos, video resumes, interviewing, salary, and career advice videos.

O*Net Online

Search for occupations that use your skills, plus view snapshots and details of occupations.

Vault

Research careers, companies and industries. Plus get inside information on the message boards.

WetFeet

Career research and employer information for many different professional areas, industries and companies.

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