Career Development : Career Exploration & Job Search
Career Exploration
- 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.
- 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.
- CareerOneStopProvides occupation profile by state. Also offers many other related resources and tools such as industry profiles, occupation comparison, self assessment, and more.
- IndeedIndeed and other job sites give real time information on jobs currently available, qualifications desired, and salary range.
- State of Oregon Employment DepartmentOccupation information in Oregon: description, licenses & certifications, wage range by geographic location, outlook, etc.
- Oregon Career Information SystemAvailable through the Multnomah County Library (PSU students can sign up for a free account with their PSU email).
Skill Building for Career Development & Job Search
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)Online learning platform with courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills. Available through the Multnomah County Library with a free account (PSU students: sign up for a free account with your PSU email).
- Multnomah County Library Jobs & CareersCareer-related resources. Available through the Multnomah County Library with a free account (PSU students: sign up for a free account with your PSU email).
- IBISWorld
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The iExpert report (not the regular industry report) has a Call Preparation Questions section, which includes questions you can ask at an interview to demonstrate your understanding of the industry.
Do a keyword search in the library catalog for recent books related to job hunting, interviews, cover letters, etc.. Below are some sample searches of print books and ebooks published after 2015 (you can edit searches by changing/adding keywords and/or limiting results by date, resource type, and more):
Salaries & Company Culture
In addition to the occupation information portals listed under Career Exploration, also try the following:
- Salary.comProvides free reports on average salaries and benefits of a given job in a geographic location.
- SalaryExpertSalary info based on education, experience, location, skills, etc..
- PayScaleRange of salary information by city, experience, and job.
- Mint Salary"Powered by TurboTax data"
- GlassdoorLearn about company culture, salaries, and other info.
- Overview of BLS Statistics on Pay and BenefitsInformation on wages, earnings, and benefits by geographic area, occupation, and industry.
- NACE Salary InformationStarting salaries for college graduates and other limited free information (e.g., salaries by majors)
- The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating Your SalaryThe whys and the hows.
Company Diversity Rankings
- Corporate Equality Index"National benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees."
- DIVERSITYINC Hall of Fame CompaniesTop 50 Companies for Diversity List.
- Diversity ReportsDiversity data (race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) by company, either self-reported or pulled directly from public diversity reports.
- JUST CapitalRanks companies on diversity, social justice, and climate issues.
- LatinaStyle 50Best companies to work for in the US for Latinas.
- Working Mother Best Companies ListRankings of women/dad/family-friendly companies as well as Best Practices Inclusion Index Organizations.