Occupational and Employer Research

Occupational research will give you the big-picture information on industry trends, growing and emerging career fields, and the job market. Researching specific employers of interest will bring clarity to the job search process. Company websites often have a wealth of up-to-date information. Below are some of the most popular and helpful online resources to help you find valuable, accurate, relevant information from credible sources.

O*NET OnLine:  O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

Occupational Outlook Handbook:  The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.

America's Career InfoNet - Career OneStop:  Everything careers. Too awesome to describe, you must try it for yourself!

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Invaluable career-related data.

CareerProject:  Review profiles and testimonials from people working in hundreds of different occupations!

Hoover's Online:  This is the ultimate source for company information. Info includes company profile, financial information, and news.

Vault:  This website contains insider information to conduct company research.  It's a great source for general career information.

The Riley Guide:  A directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet.

CareerShift:  Get inside contact information immediately, including email addresses, for millions of companies.  Access in-depth information about any contact & company posting jobs & record your history of correspondences.