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Occupational Directories

The resources listed here each have information on a variety of careers. You will also find sites that tell you what you can do with particular academic majors.

America's Career InfoNet

This comprehensive site is the result of a project sponsored by the U.S. government. You'll find occupational, demographic, and labor market information at the local, state, and national levels. This site is constantly being updated and added to.

Working in Canada

This site is for Canadians or those who plan to work in Canada. There are overviews of the labor market and economic trends, details on occupational groups and fields of study, current and future labour market conditions, and prospects for finding work.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The print version of this site is the bible of those working in career information. It's published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor and contains job descriptions, earnings information, statistics, and training information.

What Can I Do With a Major In... ?

This site is brought to you by the Career Services office of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. You'll get lists of related careers for many academic majors. You'll also find a list of Web sites that can help you find more information.

What Can I Do With a Major In...?

If you're a student picking a major or if you don't know what career to pursue with your current major, this site from the State University of NY at Buffalo will help. You'll get a description of each major, a list of possible occupations, and more.

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