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FindHow - Career Exploration

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http://www.findhow.com/career/careers-career-exploration.php

"This link will bring job seekers to our extensive collection of career profiles, as well as provide access to our "Getting a Job" section, which includes resume and cover letter information, interview advice, and networking tips."

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O*NET Online

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http://www.onetonline.org/

The Occupational Information Network (formerly Dictionary of Occupational Titles [DOT] is a comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics. The Skills Search helps match your skills with today's jobs.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

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http://www.bls.gov/oco/

This federal government publication contains information on hundreds of individual careers including the nature of the work, employment projections, and much more.

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Princeton Review: Colleges & Careers

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http://www.princetonreview.com/careers-after-college.aspx

This site provides general career advice along with two hundred career profiles, day-in-the-life information about various professions, what it takes to pay your dues, salary trends, and a quality-of-life overview.

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US News.com - Careers

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http://money.usnews.com/money/careers

From U.S. News & World Reports, this site contains articles on all aspects of the job search including information on the best careers of the year and the "Most Overrated Careers."

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What Can I Do With a Major In?

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http://uncw.edu/career/WhatCanIDoWithaMajorIn.html
This University of North Carolina site provides labor market information, job titles, and employment sites for various undergraduate and professional majors.

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