Research by Subject: RWS 305W & RWS 390W: Occupation Profiles

Vault Guides and Career Q&A Videos

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The "Vault Guides" have detailed entries for a variety of careers in several key industries. These guides cover the work environment, earnings, tips for entry, unions and associations, prospects, and more.

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Firsthand has several "A Day in the Life" articles in the "Get the Job" section of the Library that go over the average day in the life in several different professions.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Bureau of Labor Statistic's OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations. You can also browse the highest paying and fastest growing occupations.
O*Net OnLine
"O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more! Keyword search for position titles, or browse groups of similar occupations to explore careers."
California Occupational Guides
The California Occupational Guides provides detailed information on California wages, job outlook, education, and licensing requirements for approximately 300 occupations. The Guides offer students and jobseekers occupational information to assist with making informed career choices. Informed career decisions lead to a satisfying work life.
Occupation Profiles from Careeronestop
The U.S. Department of Labor has compiled information on nearly 900 in Careeronestop. These profiles cover what you might do on the job, how much you might earn, and how much education or training you might need.