Research Guides: Career Resources: Start Here

What is in this guide?

Use the resources in this guide to find information about various careers including education requirements, job outlook, salaries, and more. If you need help, ask a librarian.

Career Research Starters

We suggest you start with...

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Detailed career information: job prospects, salary, educational requirements, etc.
Google Doc: How to Cite the OOH (MLA & APA)
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You may have to search for your career using a broader term. For example, pediatrician is included under the broad category of Physicians and Surgeons.
Occupational Information Network (O*Net Online)
This is an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations.

Other sources to consider...

CareerOneStop Toolkit
This website brings together several resources available through Career Onestop: videos, career and industry information, skills center, state industry information, and much more.
Industries at a Glance (BLS)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) pages that display a ‘snapshot’ of national data obtained from BLS surveys and programs related to various industries.
My Next Move
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. It includes tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.
Career Outlook
This publication provides practical information on jobs and careers. Articles cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics.

Career Test Prep, Job Info, etc.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.
PrepSTEP
Provides access to both LearningExpress and PrepSTEP. Includes practice for college placement tests, licensing exams, developmental math and reading skills, basic computer skills, workplace skills, and more.

Off-Campus Access to Online Databases

The username and password to access databases from off campus is similar to what you use to access the PCC campus portal (myPittCC) and Moodle. For the username, use the first part of your myPittCC email address only. DO NOT include @my.pittcc.edu. The password is exactly the same as what you use to log in to the campus portal. Generic logins are available to community residents with PCC library cards, and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses.

Career Resources