Career Exploration Resources
Free Online Resources
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Career OneStopUS Department of Labor sponsored career site meant to help Americans research occupations. In it you can find career profiles, information on training, salaries, and much more.
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Occupational Outlook HandbookUp to date publication created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics known for its career profiles. Profiles include sections on salary information, job outlook, job duties, how to become one, etc..
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Post-Secondary Explorer OutcomeThe Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) is an experimental data product from the US Census Bureau containing earnings outcomes and employment flows for recent graduates of partner colleges and universities
Industry Research & Call preparation questions
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IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowIBISWorld specializes in industry research and includes reports structured by NAICS as well as niche on-demand reports. These reports can be useful for preparing for job interviews. In the At-A-Glance section they include a quick synopsis of relevant industry information and at the end of the report include call preparation questions.
Company Research/ Contact Lists
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Hoover's D&B Business Browser This link opens in a new windowDatabase that is great for public and large company research. It includes SWOT reports, company history/background and contact information including recruiters. Users can create both company and contact lists depending on their interests.
Interacting with International Cultures
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Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new windowAn extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, language, business culture, etc. The business culture section can be useful for those exploring careers in other cultures as it includes negotiation tactics, decision making, attire, and more.
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Hofstede Country ComparatorWebsite that uses the Hofstede 6 dimension national model to help users compare differences in cultures. Simply type in the countries you want to compare into the search bar.
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Hofstede- 6-D model of national cultureWebsite published by Geert Hofstede to explain his 6-D national models.
