Career Links

Online Self-Assessment
  • DISCOVER - Career and educational planning software (you must contact an advisor or career services  for your Access ID)
  • Keirsey Temperament Sorter - The Keirsey Temperament Sorter yields a Myers-Briggs Type.
  • Career One Stop- site sponsored by federal government to assist in assessment and information.  Links directly to interest profiler
  • Free online self directed search that gives you a Holland Interest code. The code can then be used to search occupations in Chronicle Guidance.
  • Career Key - Take an online interest test to discover your Holland Code, then link to the Guide to Occupational Exploration to review job descriptions. There is a cost. 
  • What Color is Your Parachute? - The online version of the print guide for job seekers. The site focuses on using the Internet to look for employment.
Occupational Exploration Links
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - View job descriptions, salary information and entry requirements.
  • What Can I Do With a Major In - Learn about areas of employment, strategies for gaining experience, and view links for more information about a chosen field.
  • Career Videos
  • Licensed Occupations Review - Search for occupational licensing requirements by state, occupation or agency through the Career InfoNet site. This tool includes information on licenses that may be required by law in order for you to practice a particular occupation. Information for all states, agencies, and licenses may not be included.
  • JobWeb - The National Association of Colleges and Employer's collection of career and job-related resources on the Internet.
  • Vocational Information - Wide range of links to career sites.
  • Explore Health Careers - Learn about numerous health careers, educational requirements and employment outlooks
  • Math, Science and Engineering Careers - Resource for exploring career paths in science, technology, engineering, math, computers and health care
  • Chronicle Guidance- Resource for researching career information utilizing Holland Codes. Student ID is required to access information.
Job Postings Online
  • College Central Network- Jobs posted at Carroll Community College.
  • America's Job Bank - A national clearinghouse for the public Employment Service. Updated daily with new listings.
  • Green Careers Guide - International site with informaton about jobs, career information, and trends related to the Green Industry.  Includes information on solar energy, wind power and more.
  • Career Builder - Searchable newspaper help wanted ads from across the country.
  • CareerNet - A general site that focuses on Marylanders looking for a job or a career and employers wanting to advertise jobs.
  • Computer Jobs - Employment opportunities related to technology, computer science and engineering
  • StudentJobs.gov - Federal co-ops, internships, summer employment, the Outstanding Scholars Program, volunteer opportunities, and plenty of temporary and permanent part-time and full-time jobs.
  • Maryland Workforce Exchange - Link to jobs throughout Maryland, searchable by skills, occupations and counties.
  • USA Jobs -  Federal employment search site.
  • Americorps - Internships and employment opportunities in non profits.
  • Idealist - Employment opportunities in environmental, advocacy and non profit agencies.
  • Maryland Non-profit - Links and information about non-profits in Maryland.
  • Maryland Job Network - Links about jobs throughout Maryland classified by industry and majors
Online Interview Preparation
  • Virtual Interview by Monster.com -  The Virtual Interview contains actual interview questions ranging from puff ball to killer. This interactive section gives you the opportunity to test your answers in a safe environment so that when the real thing comes along you can engage in a meaningful exchange rather than grope for a clumsy comeback.
  • Informational Interviewing - Overview of useful job search tools including informational interviewing.
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