CAREER ASSESSMENT
The Career Key
http://www.careerkey.org/english/
The Career Key, developed by Lawrence K. Jones, Ph.D., is based on Holland's work. Users sign in and are asked to take a few quick surveys of jobs that might interest them, what they like to do, their abilities, how they see themselves, and what they value. A RIASEC score is generated based on the answers, and users are encouraged to explore the areas with the highest scores and the occupations related to them. The inventory can be completed in less than ten minutes, and users are encouraged to bookmark the results page so that they can return and explore more options. The occupations that users identify as promising careers are linked to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov.oco, so that they can learn detailed, accurate information about each. The website includes self-help modules on topics like choosing a college major, making high-quality decisions, and learning more about the world of work. The professional manual is provided online.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Minnesota Careers
http://www.mncareers.org
This simple guide from the Minnesota Department of Employment Security helps younger persons answer the questions "What do I want to do?" and "How do I get there?" while also planning a career path. The site includes a short interest inventory based on Holland's RIASEC model and offers facilitator and parental resource guides.
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
America's Career InfoNet
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
This service, part of America's Career Kit sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides information on hundreds of occupations and requirements for entry. The Career Information section shows wage and trend reports, occupational requirements, and much more. The Career Tools section help users check employability, explore occupations, look for employers, and review occupational licensing information for various states. There is also a financial aid advisor designed to suggest ways to pay for the training or education necessary or desired in order to move to the next step in a career path.
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
Labor Market Information State by State
http://www.rileyguide.com/trends.html#gov
Labor market information includes statistics on employment, wages, industries, and other factors affecting the world of work. The links from The Riley Guide take users to labor market information for the individual states so that data can be compared across states.
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
CollegeNet
http://www.collegenet.com
CollegeNET allows users to browse information on colleges by various criteria, including geography, tuition, and enrollment. More than 500 college applications are available to be completed and submitted online. The site also includes financial aid and scholarship information.
JOB SEARCH INSTRUCTION AND ADVICE
JobWeb from the National Association of Colleges and Employers
http://www.jobweb.com
JobWeb refers to itself as a complete guide to the job search. It features information and articles to help with all aspects of the job search. Most of the articles and resources are targeted to the new college graduate, but many apply to users at other experience levels.
These links are from the book, The Internet: A Tool for Career Planning, (Second Edition, 2002) by JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey, Margaret Riley Dikel and James P. Sampson Jr.
Related Links for LCDA
National Career Development Association
National Employment Counseling Association
America's Career Infonet
Employment & Training Administration
US Department of Labor/Bureau of Labor Statistics
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