Managed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the handbook gives a summary of the occupation, work setting, education, national projected demand, national median salary, and more. Utilize the "Similar Occupations" feature to explore similar careers that you may not have considered before.
Similar to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, this site utilizes information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide information about what someone in certain occupations might do on a daily basis, work setting, skills required, national projected demand, national median salary, and more. It also provides a "similar occupations" feature to allow for further exploration of related careers.
The U.S. Department of Labor has sponsored a series of career videos to tell about what it might be like to work in various occupations.
Learn what projected demand there may be for the various regions of New York State and as a whole. Additionally explore how salaries may vary for the different regions and the state overall. Click on "2016-2026 Statewide and Regional Long-Term Occupational Projections" to download the Excel spreadsheet. Click between regions via the tabs at the bottom of the sheet, and run a search using Ctrl + F to find the occupation that you want.
This site guides you through a fun tool that will give you a sense of what it may take to live in various areas of New York State based on your choices.
Another fun tool to give you a sense of what it might take to live a certain lifestyle in the U.S. Utilizes national data.