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Strategies for Researching Career Options
1. Decide what you are going to research Review your interests,values, etc. Review exercises from the book, brainstorm, prioritize, group like ideas together.
2. Broad research of industry and functions (Sales and Marketing – see career paths pg 136) Start with broad research on an industry or field, look at current industry trends, growth, etc.
3. Learn about current events in areas of interest Industry trends, new technology, job growth/outlook, key companies.
4. Identify professional and trade associations Disseminate information, vocabulary, learn employers, and find a network, email, list servs.
5. Locate Related Websites job sites, professional organizations, blogs and more.
6.Identify key employers (geographic area Page 137, 139)Compile a list from your research to target/informational interviews
General Online Resources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook HandbookHundreds of different types of jobs indexed with information about the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, and more.
- My Next MoveA job-seeker career tool from the Department of Labor. Especially helpful for students and other new to the job force.
- Career One Stop: Pathways to Career SuccessExplore careers, education and training for hundreds of professional tracks
- The Riley GuideA comprehensive guide to the job search.
- Wall Street Journal's Career JournalWall Street Journal's site dedicated to career & job news, employment and salary trends.
- United States Department of LaborThis government site includes labor statistics, helpful tools and tips.
- Monster JobsA general, nation wide job search engine.
- CareerBuilderCareerBuilder is the largest online job search site.
- Glassdoor.comThis site provides an inside look at jobs and companies as well as a comprehensive search.
- IndeedA simple, searchable database for jobs across the country.
Georgia (and Regional) Resources
- Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAccess to jobs in the Atlanta Metro area through the newspaper's website.
- Floyd County JobsA search for local opportunities
- Teach GeorgiaEducation specific positions in Georgia
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