Did you know about CCSU's Career Development Office?
From their website: TheCareer Development Office is [the place to go] when it comes to any type of employment opportunity for business and our students (incoming to alumni). We offer employers assistance to find the ideal candidate for their organization and we help students find employment by assisting with resume reviews and cover-letter critiques; career-related searches; dressing for success; and mock interviews for polishing skills and moving toward landing that dream position.
Info on industries, occupations and job skills, as well as self-assessment quizzes. Sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Discover everything you want to know about an occupation, including education and training requirements, advancement opportunities, employment, salary, and ten-year job outlook. From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A CT Dept of Labor publication "created to provide the information needed to help learners, from youth to adults, make informed decisions about their career choice and preparation."
combines self-assessment, career and major exploration, decision making and action planning in one comprehensive assessment. Customized with majors offered at CCSU, students' assessment results are matched to career options and majors/programs offered at Central.
Search for your profession in the library's Online Catalog - add keywords such as Career (and your profession) and you may find a book or article that provides usable interest
Do you know someone in the profession? Interview them - this is a great "primary" source!
Just about every profession has an association - visit their website for resources.
The list of websites on this page provide some recommendations. Search the Internet on your own but be sure to evaluate what you find!
A job posting searching site, specifically for entry-level jobs for recent college graduates. Curated by the author of College Grad Job Hunter, Brian Krueger (http://www.consuls.org/record=b2207403~S16).
iHireSocialServices is a niche job board dedicated solely to the Social Service industry. From child advocates to licensed social workers to counselors and more
USAJOBS is the official job site of the US Federal Government. USAJOBS.gov is a free web-based job board enabling federal job seekers access to thousands of job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations, allowing agencies to meet their legal obligation (5 USC 3327 and 5 USC 3330) of providing public notice for federal employment opportunities.