It is important to research and investigate various career fields prior to making a decision. There are a variety of methods used to research careers including the Internet, libraries, periodicals, trade magazines and discussions with professionals in the field. A Career Advisor can provide additional suggestions for research. The following are some resources to help you get started.

Resources for Online Career Research

• What can I Do With This Major? - Helps you connect with careers through a list of potential employers, specific strategies to obtain employment in those fields as well as links to career sites based upon major.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-11 - To find career information by occupation.

• Occupational Information Network - The O*NET system serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.

• Myplan - A comprehensive resource for major, career and industry information

• Career Overview A comprehensive career and job resources guide.

• JobStar - Guides for specific careers.

• The Riley Guide Salary Guides and Guidance - Finding salary information to help you make a decision or negotiate better pay.

• www.usatodaycollege.com - Explores career news, issues and industry trends through various articles.

• America's Career Info Net - America's Career InfoNet (ACINet) helps people make better, more informed career decisions. America's Career InfoNet is ideal for job seekers, employers, human resource specialists and workforce development specialists.

• Iona College Ryan Library - The library features many electronic and hard copy resources that can be utilized to research career fields.