Career Planning
Step 2 - Research Career OptionsTime to: • research • investigate • evaluate careers.
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Labor Market / Salary Information
| 1. ICC Advising | 5. Salary Information |
| 2. Campus Resources | 6. Cost of Living Info |
| 3. National Information | 7. Job Search |
| 4. California Information |
Important Note
Web sites and surveys only give average rates. What an INDIVIDUAL can achieve is highly variable based on experience, qualifications, and perceived "fit" with an organization. Keep in mind that salary info is often regionally driven and it can be a challenge to find info appropriate for an individual's specific situation.- Why should you be trying to research an organization or an occupation? Click here for two good reasons by Richard N. Bolles
ICC Advising
Talk to an Internship & Career Center(ICC) Coordinator! There are coordinators who can advise you on careers related to your interest areas. You can see a coordinator through weekly drop-ins or by appointment. Click here for contact information of Advising Staff
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Campus Resources
Library Resources
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 Career Library 215 South Hall - There are over 600 books in the Career and Graduate Studies Resource Room about careers and career exploration.
Use Shields Library's career resources
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UCD Career Resource Manual
See the manual for tips on interviewing professionals working in careers or at organizations which interest you. Manuals are availabe FREE at the ICC on the 2nd floor of South Hall. Also, see this link for more information about this effective technique for investigating and evaluating career options.
Workshops
Attend the ICC's "Careers In..." workshop series throughout the year - Program of Events. Also, attend ICC-sponsored "career options" panels and seminars listed in the Program of Events. Meet and learn from professionals in various careers. | | top
National Information
America's Career InfonetSearch by "Fastest growing occupations", "Occupations with the most openings", "Occupations with the largest employment", "Occupations that are declining in employment", or "Highest paying occupations"
Certification Finder
Search for occupational certifications by title or by the name of the agency or organization which issues the certification.
Licensed Occupations
Search for occupational licensing requirements by state, occupation or agency. This tool includes information on licenses that may be required by law in order for you to practice a particular occupation.
O*Net OnLine
Offers detailed knowledge, skills, abilities, task descriptions, and detailed work activities useful for writing resumes. Also relates work values and interest areas to each occupation.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook handbook
Profiles occupations with national trends, wage information, and employment projections.
U.S. News - Career Guide
Outlook, growth areas, salaries, in-demand jobs, trends, and resources.
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California Information
California Career ZoneA new way to explore exciting jobs and occupations that the Golden State has to offer and to learn about what career path interests you.
California Labor Market Information
Occupational information for job seekers and those exploring career options.
California Occupational Guide.
Get the California angle on hundreds of occupations (including Wages, Hours and Benefits.)
Training Providers
Provides information about community colleges, public and private universities and colleges and trade and technical schools in the State.
Biotechnology Careers
Describes careers in California's biotechnology industry.
Health Care Careers
Describes 48 health-related occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or less education. Includes brief description, requirements, wages, job outlook, possible career paths, and sources of other information.
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Salary Information
ComputerJobs.comSalary information for the technology industry.
OES Employment & Wages by Occupation
A compilation of wage information gathered from 2001 to 2005 by the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)in California counties.
Jobstar Central
Provides links and descriptions of 300+ salary surveys.
Occupational Wage Data
California Labor Market Information sorts wage data by regional area and by occupation.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wages by area and occupation.
Gather career information. Get company research, read the latest industry and workplace news, sign up for newsletters.
Wall Street Journal Career Site
An industry-by-industry look at salaries from the National Business Employment Weekly.
Wages by Detailed Occupations
Current state and regional wages for 700 occupations, organized by geographical area, using Standard Occupational Classification(SOC) codes.
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Cost of Living Information
Relocation EssentialsCompare various cities, states, and communities throughout the United States, including cost of living of various cities and regions.
Home Fair
For major cities in the US, this web tool can tell you how much you'd need to make in the other city based on what you make now in your city.
Best Places
Compare two cities side-by-side: taxes, housing, food, and other costs. Enter your salary to determine how much more (or less) you need to maintain your same standard of living.
JobStar Central
California Job Search Guide. A collection of links to salary and cost of living data.
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Job Search
CaliforniaCareers.InfoProvides a variety of resources for job search preparation.
CalJOBS
Lists California job openings. Job seekers may post resumes.
Career Builder
A leading resource in on line recruitment.
Career Chase
Provides insight from working professionals on what it takes to get hired, daily routines, opportunity for advancement, and life outside of work.
Update: Site does not exist anymore.
College Recruiter
Reviews your employment-related questions and posts both the questions and answers which are applicable to a broad audience.
EmploymentSpot.com
EmploymentSpot is a free resource available to job-seekers, placement advisors, human resources professionals and the general public. The site combines a high-utility selection of top resources for job seekers and employers with insightful feature articles in one user-friendly spot.
Glocap
A search firm in the private equity, venture capital and hedge fund marketplace. Glocap recruits at all levels, from Analyst to General Partner, and in all parts of the US, Canada, and in major cities in Europe and Asia.
Idealist.org
Receive daily e-mail notifications about new jobs, new volunteer opportunities, new internships, new events and new resources — and all of it can be personalized to fit your location, your interests, your skills, your language, your time availability, and more. (It's free.)
JobHuntersBible.com
A practical manual for Job-Hunters.
Monster.com
Helps job seekers explore career possibilities and find opportunities.
Wet Feet
Gives advice on networking, interviewing, job search strategies.
WorkSmart
Prepares you with the steps needed for a successful job search.
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