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Careers : Career Research

Learn about different careers, take a career assessment, or find information about job hunting, workplace skills, college planning, and financial aid.

Career Books

Vault Career eBooks

An eBook collection featuring career information on specific jobs and industries.

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Career Collection Books

Search the LCC Library for career and job seeking print and electronic books.

Career and Industry Articles

Vocational Studies Premier This link opens in a new window
Career and industry related articles for programs at two year colleges.

Recommended Career Resources

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Learn about popular jobs and get job hunting, workplace skills, college planning, and financial aid information. Note: Use Firefox or Chrome browsers to access Ferguson's.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Find out training, education, salaries, job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions for hundreds of jobs.
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Compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Available online or in Career Collection Reference on the 2nd floor at HF 5382.5 .U5 O23

Vocational Biographies This link opens in a new window
Career-shadow over 1,000 people across America by reading career success stories of real people.

Career Preparation from the Learning Express
Explore careers and prepare for occupational licensure exams.

Government Websites for Career Research

My Next Move
Search careers with keywords ("I want to be a...), browse careers by industry (I'll know it when I see it), or tell us what you like to do and get career suggestions (I'm not really sure).
O*NET
Find detailed job descriptions and tools to explore and analyze career possibilities.
Career OneStop
Explore career options by viewing occupational trends and wages, researching employers and exploring work options.

Michigan Data for Salaries and Job Prospects

Career OneStop
Compare salaries in Michigan with other states.
Michigan Industry Data
Monthly labor measures and outlooks for the state of Michigan. Search by regions and career fields.

LCC Career Guides

Brand Yourself

A guide for resumes, cover letters, and career-related materials.

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Define your Career Identity

A guide to making career and academic choices.

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Creating Job Hunting Success

A guide for job search strategies and resources.

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Get Career Ready

Gain experience and prepare for career success.