Student resources
Career planning links
Investigate a variety of career choices through these career planning links. Please note: each career planning link opens a new window.
Job Outlook
The hiring forecast for the current graduating class.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A nationally recognized source of career information. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
O*Net Online - Occupational Information Network
A unique, powerful source for continually updated occupational information and labor market research. The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge areas, work activities, and interests associated with more than 950 occupations - helpful for career exploration.
JobWeb
The online companion to Job Choices magazine. Sponsored by NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, this site offers timely advice and resources to college students and alumni.
Career Development Manual
A good resource from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Science's Next Wave
A weekly electronic journal -- and a unique career development resource specifically for graduate students and post-docs.
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center (SCCC)
A resource center for those interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It offers an in-depth look at a variety of career fields, including profiles of professionals, preparation tips, salary guidelines, employer lists, networking ideas, mentoring suggestions, and preparation ideas.
U.S. News.com - Rankings & Guides
Rankings for colleges and graduate schools (includes graduate school directory) and a Work & Career section.