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Resources for Career Research and Reference

Careers.org has assembled an extensive collection of career research topics to assist your career search. The listing below includes a wide variety of subjects ranging from government resource centers to labor statistics information, each selected to offer you the breadth and depth of career research resources necessary to meet your specific career goals. Each topic contains a series of web resources that have been hand-selected by Careers.org to provide a valuable addition to your career research efforts.

Research Topics

International Jobs and Careers

Explore the expatriate lifestyle. Find international jobs, anywhere in the world. Mobilize your career with global resources and career advice.
 

Job Search Ideas, Techniques , Guides

Make your job search more efficient by utilizing various expert-recommended methods to find job openings

 

Trade Associations

Explore a variety of industry-specific trade associations, including agriculture, construction, food and beverage, textiles and more.

 

Business Magazines

Stay current on the latest news and trends with respected business magazines and websites.

 

Career Event Calendars

Find job fairs, career expos and networking opportunities on a local and national scale

 

Company Rankings and Lists

Research major public and private corporations to find top employers, successful small businesses and more

 

Company Research

Research prospective companies before working with them. Consult company rankings, credit agencies and other sources.

 

Diversity Resources

Find detailed resources relating to diversity career opportunities for groups including the disabled, racial and ethnic minorities, women and GLBT workers

 

Finding Facts on the Internet

Uncover the best methods to research on the internet, including dynamic research tools, top career websites and more

 

Human Resources Forums

Discover human resources professionals, uncover online communities for human resources

 

International Business Information

Expand your business to the international marketplace, find international investments and attack the global economy.

 

Labor Unions

Research the impact of labor unions on you small business or employment prospects

 

Major Directory/Search Sites

Learn to utilize the vast array of resources available on the internet to find you next career

 

Newspaper Classified Job Listings

Research job classifieds from newspapers across the country; search online job banks and major job sites to evaluate local job markets.

 

Researching Your Prospective Employer

Research your prospective employer by reviewing company rankings, financial statements and more.

 

State Labor Market Information

Make use of state labor market information to boost your job search efforts

 

State Services - Job Listings

Consult the state workforce development department, labor council or employment department for help finding employment

 

State and Local Government

Utilize the variety of career resources made available by state and local governments for your job search.

 

U.S. Labor Statistics by State

Make use of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' comprehensive labor data and analysis for each of the 50 states

 

Working Mother Resources

Develop a proper work life balance, network with other working moms, and find the best companies for working parents.