Careers

Careers

Below are career and personality interest inventory sites. These links are very helpful for those who are unsure of the college/ career path to take after high school.

• Illinois State Board of Education at http://www.icsps.ilstu.edu/couldbeyourlife
• The Career Key at http://www.ncsu.edu/careerkey
• USI's Holland's Themes at http://www.usi.edu/cac/holland.asp
• The Keirsey Temperament Sorter at http://www.advisorteam.com/user/kts.asp
• Career Questionnaire at http://cbweb9p.collegeboard.org/career/bin/career.pl
• Type Profiles at http://www.typelogic.com
• Transferable Skills Survey at http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/car/self/career_transfer_survey.html
• Work Preference Inventory at http://www.careerperfect.com/content/career-planning-work-preference-inventory

Here are some other sites to check out if you want to learn more about specific careers.

• Illinois Workforce Info at http://www.ILWorkInfo.com - Once on this site, click on any one of six career interest areas to research any of 700 jobs in Illinois.
• U.S. Department of Labor at http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm - This takes you to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the most comprehensive list of careers available. By searching specific careers, clusters, or general employment information, you can research complete descriptions of jobs and preparing for them.
• http://www.parentsresourcesite.net
• In Demand Careers at www.careervoyages.gov
• Careers and Colleges at http://www.careersandcolleges.com. It can help you find your college major, information about careers, colleges to attend, and the means of financing college.
• Illinois Skills Match: http://www.illinoisskillsmatch.com
  • www.careeronestop.org Explore careers, saleries, education and training

So you might want a career in the military? Check out their sites and get the real scoop.

• http://todaysmilitary.com
• Airforce: http://www.airforce.com
• Army: http://www.goarmy.com
• Navy: http://www.navyjobs.com
• Marines: www.usmc.mil
• Army National Guard: http://www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: http://www.cga.edu
• The Navy Academy at Annapolis: http://www.usna.edu