Mrs.+Austin's+Career+Exploration


 * Recommended sources for Mrs. Austin's Career Exploration Assignment **

  

**Using the OPAC**
To find career books in the library, it is best to use our [|library catalog]. The following search terms will help you find the books you want easier:


 * Careers
 * Career planning
 * Job hunting
 * Vocational Guidance
 * or simply type in the specific career title you are seeking

When browsing the shelves, it is important to know that our collection of career books are located in the career and reference sections of the library. If you need help, remember a librarian is always available.

**Helpful Websites** **New York Career Zone http://www.nycareerzone.org/ (This site will help you find career information, but will only direct you to colleges and jobs in NYS) Caree Exploration Web Guide http://www.khake.com/page2.html Career Resource Homepage [|http://www.careerresource.net] (accessible at home) Internet Public Library [|http://www.ipl.org] Librarian’s Index to the Internet [|www.lii.org/] Career Voyages http://www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm BLS Career Information http://www.bls.gov/k12/
 * Exploring Career Opportunities

** Searching for colleges and university by academic subject ** Internet Public Library: Colleges and Universities http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/edu50.30.00/ Peterson's http://www.petersons.com/ The College Board http://www.collegeboard.com/ MedHunters http://www.medhunters.com/ (jobs in the medical field)

** Job-Seeking ** The Monster Board [|http://monster.com] (accessible at home) USA Jobs - Federal Government Jobs [|http://www.usajobs.opm.gov]  Career Builder http://www.careerbuilder.com/ (accessible at home)
 * National**

   **Regional** NYS Department of Labor http://www.labor.state.ny.us/careerservices/CareerServicesIndex.shtm NYS Depart of Civil Service http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ OLAS Jobs http://www.olasjobs.org/ (teaching jobs)  The Big Five Personality test http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/    Salary.com http://salary.com/ (accessible at home) Payscale http://www.payscale.com/ ALMIS State Projections http://www.projectionscentral.com/default.aspx (Occupation projections) Career Services at the University at Albany http://www.albany.edu/cdc/ (Info about resumes, interviewing, job search, etc,)  
 * Other links **