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Career Tools

Assessments

  • Career Zone
    Designed specifically by the Department of Labor for people working in New York. This site will help you find job descriptions, expected salaries, training and skills needed, and other relevant labor information to assist you.
    http://www.nycareerzone.org
  • O*Net
    See where your skills fit best! Begin with the Skills Search. Based on the skills you select, the site will provide possible occupations along with: Tasks | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Interests | Work Values | Work Needs | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment listed for each.
    http://online.onetcenter.org
  • Brain Bench
    Set up a free account in order to 1. measure & develop your skills, 2. certify & ehance your skills, 3. reach career goals & job role certifications, and 4. compare your skills to those of your peers!
    http://www.brainbench.com
  • MAPP - Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential in-depth free test; for a fee more assessments are available.
    http://www.assessment.com
  • Princeton Review
    Click on the CAREER tab at the top of the page. Browse over the next page to see what fits you. Or "Take the Career Quiz" located in the middle of the page.
    http://www.princetonreview.com
  • Many different of tests – IQ, Personality, Entrepreneurial… Have fun!
    · http://www.2h.com
    · http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/counseling/counseling.shtml
  • The Riley Guide
    This free online information resource has been around for 10 years. It offers a job listing, help to prepare for a job search, resume & cover letter assistance, salary guides, information for recruiters, and other helpful information.
    http://www.rileyguide.com
  • The Career Key
    If you click on CONTINUE at the bottom of the page, a free career assessment test, which takes about 10 minutes, will measure your skills, abilities, values, interests, and personality type.
    http://www.careerkey.org
  • Keirsey Temperament Sorter
    Scroll down to middle of the page until you come to - The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II An online personality questionnaire - and click to take the test! Or read about temperaments before you start!
    http://www.keirsey.com
  • Mapping Your Future
    For students of any age, this site will help you get moving! Click on "Planning A Career" to get going!
    http://mapping-your-future.org

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Job Profiles

  • Find the occupation that interests you and read personal accounts of people working in those fields.
    http://www.jobprofiles.org
  • Occupational Handbook 2004-2005
    This site will provide information about careers such as Nature of the Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, Advancement, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Sources of Additional Information
    http://stats.bls.gov/oco/

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Interview Tips

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Resumes & Cover Letters

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Workplace Skills

  • PBS Free site with lots of helpful information, activities, and videos. You need to fill out a simple registration form and then log in first. If you are willing to work a little, this site is loaded with facts! It will even allow you to journal. To top it off, it will keep everything in a portfolio for you!
    http://litlink.ket.org
  • Vocational Information Center
    This site is a compilation of resources available for any worker hoping to improve his or her skills.
    http://www.khake.com/page3.html
  • QuintCareers
    Whether or not you are looking for a new job, this article is worth reading. Take the time to see if you possess the skills employers are looking for.
    http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills_set.html

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