The future depends on what you do today. -Mahatma Gandhi
Helpful Career Websites - START HERE!
- Occupational Outlook HandbookThe profiles featured here 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.
- Career CruisingA site that provides innovative career exploration software full of useful real-world career information. Please see a librarian for the log -in and password.
-DO THIS FIRST!
Log in with a general login (provided by teacher). Create an account and complete the career assessment.
Additional Career Websites
- Career Information System - IllinoisClick on the "IL Residents" tab. Do not login.
City or Town: Skokie
Zip Code: 60077
Not sure what career to explore? Click on the Assessment tab. - My Next MoveDo you already know the type of job in which you are interested? If not, will you know it when you see it? Or are you not really sure at all? My Next Move is designed to help you determine the right career for you.
- Matching Major SheetsMajors are listed along with possible occupations within the majors. The information is designed to get you started thinking about occupations related to a particular field of study. Webpage designed by Florida State University.
Helpful College Websites - START HERE!
- College BoardCollege Board provides a wide array of college information including specific information on all colleges and universities in the nation.
- Peterson'sCollege site - much like College Board.
Print Resources
There is a cart of books in the room for your use. There are many books on both colleges and careers, including the following:
Carpenter by Call Number: CC 371.42 CARISBN: 9781502609847Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Behind-The-Scenes Music Careers by Call Number: CC 371.42 BEHISBN: 9781515748984Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Engineer by Call Number: CC 371.42 CARISBN: 9781502609762Publication Date: 2015-12-15
Occupational Therapists by Call Number: CC 371.42 CARISBN: 9781422238011Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Careers in Education by Call Number: CC 371.42 EXPISBN: 9781601528087Publication Date: 2015-08-01
