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Career Exploration Online Program—Step Two

Exploring Careers…
To make an informed decision, you must take time to do the necessary research. Gathering information about the occupations suggested by your self-assessment will help you to determine which careers are a good match for you. As you explore each occupation, ask yourself the following questions:

  • How well does this career fit with my interests?
  • Will I be able to demonstrate the skills and abilities that are important to me in this career?
  • Does this career match up with my work values?

Below are some links that will provide you with occupational information regarding work tasks, skills, abilities, employment outlook, salary, educational background, and/or special certification requirements needed to enter this career.

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
    This is the Occupational Outlook Handbook that describes occupations and provides the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ information on the expected outlook in occupational growth and employment.
  • Illinois Career Information System
    This is the Career Resource Network maintained by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Students can obtain descriptions of a wide variety of occupations. Salary and outlook information is related to Illinois employment. This site can also help you search for schools related to your major.
    1. click on “quick start”
    2. Click on the letter related to the occupation you are researching
    3. Scroll to locate the occupation and click on it
    4. Use the menu on the left of the occupation screen to locate information on various aspects of this occupation
  • Career Cruising
    Username: moraine
    Password: college
    Click on “Explore Careers,” and search for occupations by clicking on one of the four search options.

You are encouraged to discuss with a counselor any of the information you gathered from these Web sites. Stop by the Counseling and Career Development Center in the Building C, Room C220, or call (708) 974-5722 to schedule an appointment.

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