RESEARCHING CAREERS AND MAJORS - READ
Online and Print Resources

• The following provide in-depth information on a variety of careers including work activities, skills/knowledge used, training/education needed, earnings, outlook, and related career titles.

America's Career InfoNet Occupational Outlook Handbook The Princeton Review ISEEK Career Exploration Links

Career Videos Career Exploration Web Guide Career Profiles Career Search You're a What?

• The following provide first-hand career information from real people in the job.

A Day in the Life Career Profiles Cool Jobs

Jobs People Love Job Profiles Career Biographies

• Wisconsin Projections - Occupations and industries in Wisconsin that are projected to grow the fastest from 2004-2014.
• Career Guide to Industries - Provides information on the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, outlook, earnings, and types of occupations.
• Job Outlook 2008 - Academic majors in highest demand, top industries, skills employers most look for, recruiting methods employers most use, and employer advice.
• Fastest Growing Occupations - 152 occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher, that are projected to grow the fastest from 2002-2012.
• Occupations with the Most Openings - 158 occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher, with the largest number of projected openings from 2002-2012.
• Highest Paying Occupations - 210 occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher, with the highest median hourly wages in 2002.
• Fastest Growing Industries - Industries projected to have the fastest wage and salary employment growth from 2002-2012.

• What Can I Do With A Major In...? - Career titles, employment settings, skills, and websites related to college majors.
• What Can I Do With This Major? - Career areas and preparation strategies, employers, and websites related to academic majors.
• What Can I Do With My Major? - Career titles and employment settings related to college majors.
• Major Resource Kit - Major descriptions, sample job titles, employers, and sources of additional information.
• Major & Career Series - Major descriptions, skills/knowledge developed, and career options.
• Major Booklets - Work settings and position titles related to majors.
• Match Major Sheets - Occupations and work settings related to college majors.
• Major to Career Converter - Occupations related to college majors.

• CDC Career Information Library - Contains hundreds of reference tools for exploring careers, occupational fields, and majors. Resources are available for viewing in Mellencamp Hall 128.
• Public Libraries - Frequently contain career information sections and professional journals and magazines. Ask the librarian for additional suggestions.
• Professional Associations - Provide career related information through career booklets, magazines, journals, and newsletters.
• Job Listings/Descriptions - Provide "real world" descriptions of skills, requirements, and expectations employers have of employees with various titles.