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Career Planning: |  Self Assessment  |  Career Exploration  |  Job Search

Overview

After self-assessment, the next step in the career-planning process is to locate information about careers of interest. Because careers are rapidly changing, it is important to locate current sources of information. Many sources are available, such as SOICC's Products and Services, including publications, videos, and Internet resources. Friends, family, teachers, co-workers, and others are also good sources of career information.

When researching career information, learn as much as you can about:

  • Job descriptions and requirements

  • Salary and working conditions

  • Education and training requirements

  • The labor market, including demographics, industrial and occupational trends

Below are some links for you to explore so you can start planning your career.

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Explore approximately 800 occupations in North Carolina in English and Spanish, with videos available for select occupations; includes labor market projections for 2004 - 2014
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An overview of expected changes in North Carolina's labor market
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Demographic 
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Industry 
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Industry vs. Occupation 
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Occupation 
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Cost of living comparisons among cities in NC & the increased earnings associated with more education.
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The cost of living 
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Learn more to earn more 
ball.gif - 1 k Skills for Tomorrow's Jobs
A look at the growing demand for skilled occupations
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Relating your personality type to work environments, occupations and community college majors
ball.gif - 1k Education and Training Choices After High School
Summary of post-secondary training options
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Help in evaluating reasons for returning to school
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Decision-making guide to choosing a college
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Survey the possibilities
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Weigh the differences
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Narrow your choices
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Average SAT scores and class rank of incoming freshman, costs and total enrollment for North Carolina colleges
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Link to College Foundation of North Carolina to explore options for paying for college
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List (with links) of licensed/accredited post-secondary schools in North Carolina
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Steps in the decision-making process
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Resource for Parents and Youth
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Last updated:  April 13, 2007

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