Research, Research, Research!!!

Do you know everything about the career you plan to pursue?

What are the typical job responsibilities? What are the education requirements to be successful?

What about the outlook for your career? Will your job even exist in the next 20 years?

It's important to research as much as possible about your future career so you can plan accordingly and set goals for yourself!

Here's a list of useful sites to help you get started:

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco /
O*NET
https://www.onetonline.org /

Career Coach
https://kingsborough.emsicareercoach.com
My Next Move
https://www.mynextmove.org

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