We have listed below for you some of the internet sites that might help you in choosing your career. Please understand that this is only a small portion of what's out on the internet for job seekers. Also, we want you to know that Crowder College does not guarantee the content of these sites. As a warning; please be very careful about disclosing personal information and read the fine print because you could be charged a usage fee. There are enough "free" site out there that are funded through advertising or government agencies that fees are rarely justified.

FOR YOUR MAJOR CAREER CHOICE LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING CHOICES:

• http://mapping-your-future.org/features/careership/ - You can perform career searches, match your interests with careers, review careers by clusters, and visit featured careers.
  
• www.acinet.org - General Job outlook, employer locator, state employment information, employability check-up, wages & trends, and financial aid advisor.
  
• www.occupationalinfo.org - This web site is put out by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and lists the complete Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). Information of job titles and descriptions with direct links to a dozen other career related informational site.
  
• www.dol.gov/ - Labor Department's web page with all sorts of links to employment related national statistics.
  
• www.bls.gov/oco/ - This will provide you with an on-line copy of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and is available each year. The jobs listed will show the nature of work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications needed, potential for advancement, job outlook, earnings potential, and sources for more information.
  
• www.personalitytype.com – What is your personality? This web site will help you determine what type you are when deciding on a major. By understanding your personality you will be better prepared when you interview for jobs.
  
• www.missourieconomy.org - Missouri's Economic Research & Info Center web page where you can find info on economic indicators, industry & occupational studies, regional info, and community issues.
  
• www.keirsey.com - This site offers various tests to learn your personality type and how that might relate to a career.
  
• www.careervoyages.gov – When you are not sure how the career you have chosen compares; explore the career options listed at Career Voyages and learn about high growth jobs projected wages for your job.

FOR JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

• www.greathires.org - Register with the State of Missouri job service. This site offers yearly wage information and projections, job listings by county, and job listings throughout the nation.
  
• www.kansasjoblink.com - Register with the State of Kansas job service to conduct a job search, research career information, receive e-mails on new job openings, build an on-line resume, and learn about other jobseeker services.
  
• www.state.ar.us/esd/ - Register with the Arkansas state job service, check out job opportunities, and access labor market information.
  
• www.oesc.state.ok.us/ - Register with the Oklahoma state job service and look at job opportunities that are in our area.
  
• www.dol.gov/odep - Labor Dept.'s Office of Disability Employment Policy web site that provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
  www.jobweb.com - National Association of Colleges & Employer's website that offers career and job-search advice/information for new college graduates.
  
• www.jobbankinfo.org – This web site will allow you to gain job search tips, information for job seekers, job market information, and employer's listings.
  
• www.employmentspot.com/ - You will be able to select job-specific and state-specific job listings, step-by-step tips on creating a great resume, salary and benefits information, and salary negotiation strategies.
  hotjobs.yahoo.com/ - Hot jobs via Yahoo, search for jobs using keywords or region of the country, post your resume, get fax numbers to submit your resume, and special featured jobs information.
  
• www.coolworks.com – Want to land that summer job at a fun place then check out cool works for ob listings in resort, and vacation spots.

FOR COMPUTER JOBS

• www.ihirenetworkadministrators.com/default.asp - If you are looking for a career in the computer networking field or related area then check out ihirenetworkadministrators for your new job.
  
• www.dice.com – This web site lists Hi-tech jobs and allows you to job search, post resumes, and offers career links.
  
• www.networking.computerjobs.com/ - Looking for that computer network position then this is another web site and can help you with job listings by skill, key word, region of the country, IT resources, and will you allow you to post your resume.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

• www.score.org – So…you have decided to try your hand in the small business arena! Then you need to look at the counseling service offered through SCORE this is run mostly by retired business personnel. Their main purpose is to help individuals like you to get a new company or business started. They look at issues on creating a business plan and government funding or a small business loan.