BA 311 Marketing Management: Personal Marketing Plan
Career Exploration & Skill Building
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O*NET Online (US Department of Labor)Provides detailed description of an occupation, such as work activities, skills, education and credentials, pay, and projected growth.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)Provides career information, such as duties, work environment, education and training, pay, outlook, as well as state and area data.
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CareerOneStopProvides occupation profile by state. Also offers many other related resources and tools such as industry profiles, occupation comparison, self assessment, and more.
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State of Oregon Employment DepartmentOccupation information in Oregon: description, licenses & certifications, wage range by geographic location, outlook, etc.
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IndeedIndeed and other job sites give real time information on jobs currently available, qualifications desired, and salary range.
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Census Economic IndicatorsHow the US economy is doing.
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Business OregonEconomic analysis, business environment, incentives, assistance, etc..
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Lynda.comOnline courses for skill building. Available through the Multnomah County Library (PSU students can sign up for an account with their PSU email).
Personal Branding
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Lynda.com via Multnomah County LibraryLots of high quality videos on personal branding and other skills trainings. You can get a free MCL library card(show them your PSU ID card) that enables remote access to the site.
Salaries & Company Culture
In addition to the occupation information portals listed under Career Exploration, also try the following:
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Salary.comProvides free reports on average salaries and benefits of a given job in a geographic location.
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SalaryExpertSalary info based on education, experience, location, skills, etc..
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PayScaleRange of salary information by city, experience, and job.
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Mint Salary"Powered by TurboTax data"
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GlassdoorLearn about company culture, salaries, and other info.
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Overview of BLS Statistics on Pay and BenefitsInformation on wages, earnings, and benefits by geographic area, occupation, and industry.
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NACE Salary InformationStarting salaries for college graduates and other limited free information (e.g., salaries by majors)
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The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating Your SalaryThe whys and the hows.
Target Companies & Industries
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State of Oregon Employment DepartmentOccupation information in Oregon: description, licenses & certifications, wage range by geographic location, outlook, etc.
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    Business Insights: Global This link opens in a new windowProvides company and industry profiles, including SWOT reports, market share reports, investment reports, articles, financials, and case studies.
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    Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) This link opens in a new windowProvides profiles of U.S. companies, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
 
			 
		
