Tips for Career and Occupational Research
If you have a career area or occupation in mind, here are some suggested websites and resources for exploration:
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Career Thoughts - Explore careers that may be a good fit for you.
O*NET Online - Detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
Wisconsin's WORKnet - Connects you to the latest Wisconsin career information.
Career Interest Questionnaire - 10 minute questionnaire about your interests to help identify which Wisconsin Technical College System career areas that may be right for you.
Career Pathways - Explore programs of study supported by Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin systems.
Informational Interviewing - Informational interviewing is an excellent way to explore new occupational fields. Find out more about setting up an informational interview (pdf file).