Choosing a Career
Choosing a career is a big decision. After all, the average person spends about 40 hours a week or more in some form of employment, so it's no wonder we want to be happy with our work. If you’re entering the job market for the first time, making a career switch in the midst of your working life, or planning a return to work after a hiatus, this guide can help you take the next step.
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Career choices are divided by ages and stages. Whether you’re the parent of a high school ... read more »
Top Careers and Career Trends
As job trends continue to change, employment rates fluctuate, and you consider your salary and lifestyle requirements, you'll need to be aware of the prospects for your career months or even years from now. The advice you find on the Web can help you make decisions that will be both mutually beneficial to your career and to your personal and family life.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you're interested in more in-depth research of a particular career, SeekingSuccess.com has an extensive list of professional associations that directs you to Web sites containing detailed information about specific industries.
- If you've decided you need additional training to follow a new career path, visit the findingDulcinea Education Web Guide for information about applying to college or taking an online course to broaden your knowledge base.
- Career research and job hunting often go hand in hand. If you’ve picked a career and are ready to look for work, visit our findingDulcinea Job Hunting Guide for help finding the right job.
Dulcinea's Picks
For sites that track top careers …
CareerOneStop
is primarily a job search engine, but it's also a great source of information about the best careers available (in terms of salary and number of job openings, for example). The “Occupation Information” center can help you refine your career choices by displaying the careers with the most openings, the fastest growing occupations or even the occupations with declining employment opportunities. See the “Career Tools” section for a variety of certification and education resources you can use to learn more about career options.
For career growth projections and wage predictors …
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
has released employment rate statistics and wage estimates for more than 800 occupations. If you're wondering whether the time and money put into career training will be worth it, check this site to see how much you might be making later on. Also review wage data by state to see how your career path might influence where you want to live.
Career Counseling and Career Coaching
No matter what your age, it helps to have someone to talk to about your career possibilities. ... read more »
Career Resources For People With Special Needs
For those with physical or mental disabilities, finding a satisfying career poses a unique ... read more »
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