Explore Career Interests and Goals
Online career exploration and information
- LiveCareer—career resources and information for all stages of the job search process
- CareerOneStop—career exploration, training information, job postings
Gather Career and Industry-specific Information
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics resources
- Industries at a Glance—research occupations by different industries and get information regarding training and advancement, earnings, expected job prospects and working conditions.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)—search by specific careers and view information regarding training, education, earnings, expected job outlook, working conditions and day-to-day responsibilities for different occupations. OOH is revised every two years.
Professional Organizations
Sites maintained by career-specific professional organizations are geared toward practicing professionals and provide information for individuals interested in entering the fields. These sites are useful for learning about a profession, networking with others, and often list employment opportunities.
- Big Data/Analytics—INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences)
- Business Analysis—International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
- Clinical Trials Management—Association of Clinical Research Professionals, Society of Clinical Research Associates
- Project Management—Project Management Institute (PMI) Delaware Valley Chapter
- Paralegal—Delaware State Bar Association | Delaware Paralegal Association | Delaware County Paralegal Association | Maryland Association of Paralegals | Philadelphia Association of Paralegals | Paralegal Association of New Jersey
Utilize Online Job Search Sites
General sites
- Department of Labor Job Bank—links to employment offices within each state and provides practical information for the job search process
- Indeed.com—current postings for jobs nationwide, as well as articles and resources
- CareerBuilder.com—one of the largest databases of current job postings
- Monster.com—one of the largest databases of current job postings
- ReferenceUSA—provides detailed information on 14 million US businesses so individuals may identify and research companies of interest
- Simplyhired.com—searches job openings across the web
- Snagajob.com—postings for hourly jobs: full-time, part-time, and seasonal
- TheLadders.com—job matching service to help professionals connect with recruiters and employers
- USAJOBS.gov—current job postings within the U.S. Federal Government
Regional Sites
- Joblink.delaware.gov—current job postings in Delaware
- Phillyjobs.com
Industry-specific Sites
- Chronicle of Higher Education —resource for current job openings within higher education
- Delaware Nursing Jobs
- Dice.com—resource for job openings within technology professions
- eFinancialCareers.com—resource for job openings within finance and financial services
- HEALTHeCAREERS.com—resource for jobs within the health care/medical field
- Idealist.org—resource for jobs, internships, and volunteer work in nonprofit sector
- Nursing Jobs
- SocialService.com—resource for social service jobs throughout the United States
- Workforgood.org—resource for job openings within the nonprofit sector
Network with Others
- LinkedIn.com—provides a professional network where individuals connect to contacts to exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities
