Are you trying to find some direction for your career? Perhaps a change in careers? Perhaps your first career? It’s critical, at this stage, to conduct research into various careers that interest you. The more research you do, the more likely a career path will become evident to you. What are the best methods for researching careers? Trying to research a career can be overwhelming. Are you getting the most accurate up-to-date information? Are your questions being answered? How much research do you need to do? Here are some good places to start! 1.     Career Development Office C-102 Our office contains a WEALTH of resources most particularly our stellar staff who can provide personalized attention to help you determine direction and the best next steps to take in researching your career. Make an appointment to speak with an advisor and start exploring! Come see us in C102 for an appointment today and follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCCCareerS...

When I meet with students for career counseling, students always want to know… “ What jobs are HOT right now ?!” When asked this question, I usually ask students to do their research through the Occupational Outlook Handbook based on the job outlook for jobs they may be interested in. What is the Job Outlook? The job outlook predicts what employment will be like for a particular occupation in the future. It is important to take note of it when you are exploring an occupation because it can help predict your chances of finding a job in the future. Below is a visual of the occupational outlook handbook website, and where to find the job outlook section.   Now that we've got that information out of the way, I hope I didn’t lose you! Now for the main topic, did you know Glassdoor has made the job search a bit easier for job seekers? How so, do you ask? They have   identified the 25 Best Jobs in America for 2016.  So are you interested in: Engineering, Nursing, or ...

Stay informed about growing occupations! This video posted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shares the fastest growing occupations from 2014-2024.  It also highlights employment projections the fastest-growing occupations that require a bachelor's degree and which only require some postsecondary education, like an associate degree or certificate program. For more information, visit www.bls.gov .

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