Career Advice at Your Fingertips
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Published February 21, 2010 What are you going to be when you grow up? For teens, young adults and even seasoned workers thinking about a career change, the best first stop for information is a classic: the Occupational Outlook Handbook.Compiled by the Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics every two years, the handbook is available in most library reference departments and online (www.bls.gov/oco). The 2010-11 print edition will be available in April 2010. Use the guide to learn about the nature of any job that might interest you. Hundreds of job profiles from astronomer to zookeeper include solid, specific information about working conditions, training required for a position, anticipated earnings and the projections for job growth. A list of state sources provides guidance about occupations and labor markets at the state level. The guide also offers information about how to find and apply for jobs, and evaluate job offers. - Written By Bob Lankard |