Research Guides: Career Research Guide: Explore Careers

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For More Information & Assistance:

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CareerOneStop: Explore Careers
Assess your interest, compare occupations, see the fastest growing careers & industries, green careers, & careers with the most openings.
Career Profiles
Read the top careers for the year, explore careers by major, & read featured topics on careers.
Focus 2 Assessment (Career Development Center)
Assess your personal qualities and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compatible with your personality and interests.
Handshake (click on Advanced & Proceed to Site)
ODU's new career platform, to help ODU students & alumni explore new career paths & find jobs & internships. {View Guide to Handshake)
Occupational Outlook Handbook, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Find occupations by level of pay, education needed, number of jobs available, & expected growth rate.
ONET Online
Explore occupations with the help of the U.S. Dept. of Labor's database.