INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIFIC JOBS AND CAREERS
Bridges - Subscription web-based resource for college/career planning. Can be accessed from anywhere using a school ID and password at http://www.access.bridges.com each SVUSD high school has a subscription and unique user name and password, which can be obtained from guidance personnel or your Career Center.
California CareerZone - Explore jobs and occupations in California; includes interest inventories, job descriptions, and industry sector outlooks
California Occupational Guides - Information about duties, working conditions, training, and employment outlook for about 300 occupations
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Database of specific occupations from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics searchable by keywords
Career Voyages - a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education, this site is designed to provide information on high growth, high demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs.
JobStar Career Guides - Career information by job category
Collegeboard Career Browser - Search by college major and career categories
Government Job Information - Links to information on all kinds of government jobs
Life Works from the National Institute of Health - Interactive career exploration web site for students that allows users to browse for information on more than 100 medical science and health careers by title, education required, interest area, or median salary. The "Career Finder" can be used to generate a customized list of careers especially suited for users' skills and interests.
Mapping Your Future - Provides free, web-based college, financial aid, career, and financial literacy information and services; can be viewed in Spanish by clicking on the link at the top of page.
OC Careers.com - Explore jobs/careers in a variety of pathways; locate a training program in a particular field at a local community college. Also includes additional tools to explore interests and opportunities.
U.S. News & World Report Work & Career Information - Provides articles, "hot" job tracks, and career planning resources
Salary.com - provides information about salary ranges for a wide variety of jobs and professions for specific geographical locations (so you can find out what a computer network administrator would make in Orange County, CA vs. another U.S. location). The site also offers salary news, job information, and salary advice from experts.
WRITING A RESUME
Writing an effective resume - tips and guidelines for writing your resume
Online Writing Lab for Resumes - handy guide from Purdue University
Monster.com's Resume Guide - includes sample resumes, cover letters, and resume "makeovers"
JobWeb Guide to Resumes - tips for resumes, samples resumes, and articles about resumes
JobStar Resume Guide - includes different styles of resumes and
information on electronic resumes
SURVIVING AN INTERVIEW
Monster.com's Interview Center- Includes information on how to prepare for interviews, a "random question generator," and virtual practice interviews
Interviewing Skills - Information on "acing" the interview from Texas A & M University
Yahoo! Hot Jobs Interview Center - Tips on how to prepare, what to wear and how to handle tough questions.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE
WORKPLACE
FindLaw's Employee Rights Center - Outlines rights involved in finding a job, wages and benefits, losing a job, and more.
Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Employees - Includes information on discrimination, sexual harassment, fair pay and time off, workplace health and safety, and privacy issues.
California Labor Code - Full text of California labor law
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
US Small Business Administration
Beginning a Business in California
MILITARY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MyFuture-Military Service - General information about military career opportunities
ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES
America's Job Bank - Data base of available jobs searchable by type and region
Cal Jobs - California State site to link employers with job seekers
Career Builder - Find jobs, post a resume, and access advice and resources.
Career Planning at About.com - Provides many links to job- and career-related issues
JobSmart - Includes resume writing, salaries, career guides, counseling, and more
Mapping Your Future -Step-by-step guide to planning and attaining a career goal
Monster.Com - "Monster" resource of career info on the web
MyCoolCareer - Comprehensive career site for teens & 20s
Orange County One Stop Centers - Links to local OC One Stop Centers which provide labor market information, job skills links, career and education counseling and more.
State of California Labor Market Info Career Center - California's Employment Development Department website offers a wealth of programs and information to help you research career paths, salary and wage trends, job training opportunities, and search for job openings via the Internet.
