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Occupational Information

Gathering occupational information is an important part of the career planning process. This information includes employment outlook, salary, related occupations, education and training, and job duties. Find what you need in these articles, descriptions, and interviews.

Occupational Directories (6) Specific Careers (4)

Career Profiles
A library of articles that profile a variety of career choices, including job description, job outlook, salary, requirements. Also included are links to professional associations and job listings.

Careers By Field
Educational and licensing requirements differ for the careers within a particular field, as do job duties and salaries. When you know what field you want to work in, but aren't sure which career within that occupation to choose, use these comparisons to help you decide.

Dictionary of Occupations
Definitions of various occupations including links to more information on each one.

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