Career Hunter’s Guide

Career Exploration

  • Wisconsin’s WorkNet( Find labor and occupational data, salary ranges, and JobNet plus many other links.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook ( Find out what training or education is required for the occupations of your choice, as well as expected salaries, job prospects, work duties, and more.
  • O*NET Online ( : O*net is your source for career information. Find standardized descriptions of hundreds of careers including the skills you need to be successful on the job, salary information, related careers, and future hiring demands.
  • Career One Stop (: Explore different careers and discover what careers are out there, what the current occupational trends are, and what skills you need to be successful in certain careers.
  • Career Guide to Industries (Explore available careers in different industries.
  • What Color is your Parachute? ( The online supplement for the popular job searching manual, What Color is Your Parachute?, where you can find additional information on job searching, researching, and applying for jobs.

Career Assessments

  • JobFit ( Take a six-step survey to assess what careers will fit you the best. Then use the JobFit Career Manager to help you write your resume and search for potential jobs.
  • O*NET Online ( : Use the Skills Search functionality of O*NET Online to pinpoint the careers that best match your skills set.
  • U.S. Department of Labor ( Find career and job training information courtesy of the United States Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration. You can assess your current skills, explore different career options, and research potential jobs in the areas that interest you most.
  • Mapping Your Future ( Assess your skills and interests to help determine the best careers for you.
  • Myers-Brigg Personality Assessment ( While not really a “career assessment”, you can take a semi-short survey to access your personality type and find a list of careers that fit your personality!