CityTownInfo.com Information and analysis on U.S. cities, colleges, and careers
JobWire.com from the National Association of Colleges and Employers
NACEWeb from the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
O*NET Online "provides comprehensive occupational descriptions and data"
Road Trip Nation Video interviews of people in various careers, what they were doing when they were college age and how they got where they are today
Use the Vermont State College Online Catalog to locate books on career-related topics. Take a look at books on "Vocational Guidance" and the related headings and subheadings below.
Browse
hundreds of books
on career-related topics
in the Castleton ebook collection.
Work Your Strengths : A Scientific Process to Identify Your Skills and Match Them to the Best Career for You
101 best ways to land a job in troubled times
Renée Beaupré White, Director
(802) 468-1342
Also see the job hunting tab on this guide, for more job listings resources for Castleton
Vermont Job Link
from the State of Vermont Department of Labor
CareerOneStop from the U.S. Department of Labor. Especially see the Explore Careers section.
Occupational Outlook Handbook. You can browse an index or search for any career. Provides information for hundreds of careers on
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Government Jobs
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, & How To Get One
Detailed descriptions of occupations, from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, informed by surveys of workers
Career Transitions
An online tool for career exploration
You can conduct a self-assessment, explore job titles and industries, prepare or update a resumé, read tips and advice, participate in an interview simulation, view job listings, and more.
Subscription resource through the Vermont Dept. of Libraries. Castleton students can use their VSC log-in. Vermont residents can log-in through their public libraries.
Career exploration tool from the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Search, browse by industry, or answer questions to be matched with career areas.
Key resource about occupations:
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
"The profiles featured cover hundreds of occupations and describe What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the 2010–20 decade."
Vocations and Careers Collections
Access to trade journals from various occupations, like Advertising Age, American Artist, Computer World, Contractor
(Through Rutland Free Library)
Test preparation tools, skill-building materials, and other career resources. Over 1,000 online practice tests, ebooks, and interactive skill-building tutorials
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers
Dig This Gig: Find Your Dream Job--Or Invent It
