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Web Sites for Career Information


Texas State Online
http://www.txstate.edu
Look at Academic Departments, University College, CatsWeb; explore the Index.

What Can I Do with This Degree . . .?
www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Students/StudentPage/MajorDegreeInformation.html
This series offers suggestions for jobs, employers, and strategies for almost any degree you may be considering.  This resource is provided by the Texas State Office of Career Services which also provides counseling designed to assist you in making academic and career choices.

 Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
This handbook was developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

The Black Collegian Online
http://www.black-collegian.com/
The online version of a national career opportunities magazine for students of color.

Saludos Web
http://www.saludos.com/
The online version of Saludos Hispanos, the national Hispanic career and employment journal.  Site features national job listings placed by companies seeking bilingual employees.  Also has education center links to scholarships and internships available for students.

The Career Key
http://www.ncsu.edu/careerkey
Fill out an online survey about your interests, values, and abilities to determine potential careers.

Career Resource Center
http://www.careers.org/
An extensive index of career related web sites.

MyPlan
http://www.myplan.com
    Provides resources on assessment, majors, and careers to help you explore options.

Career Magazine
http://www.careermag.com
Besides helpful information on job searching, this magazine also has articles of interest to those who are still exploring different career options.

Educational Testing Service

http://www.ets.org/
Official site for information on the SAT, GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL.  Also includes links to sites providing information on topics such as financial aid and careers.

Beyond College from U.S. News and World Report
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/beyond/bchome.htm
Offers rankings of graduate schools and advice on how to pick the right school.

Financial Aid Information Page
http://www.finaid.org/
Financial aid offices, scholarships/fellowships, grants, loans, U.S. Government information, and much more!

Academic Advising Resources on the Internet
http://www.psu.edu/dus/ncta/links.htm
This page organizes a wealth of information making it easy to locate information you need relating to careers, colleges, graduate and professional schools, student activities, etc.