Online Career Resources

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  Career Planning Information

http://www.careervoyages.gov/
Start exploring career options and be in high demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.

http://www.acinet.org/acinet
Explore career options (salary, job outlook and descriptions) as well as job search tips.

http://www.jobweb.com
Career and job search information for students. 

http://www.gulfcoastetw.org 
Career information on “Hot Technical Jobs” such as automotive, computer skills, drafting, and air conditioning repair.

http://www.collegefortexans.com
Extensive information on careers, colleges and financial aid including links to Texas colleges and universities. Can search for colleges by Major.

http://decide.cdr.state.tx.us/ 
Helps you make a more informed decision. Call 1-800-822-PLAN for free career information on careers you’re considering.

http://www.bls.gov/oco
Occupational Outlook Handbook: source of career information including job duties, employment outlook and salaries. 

http://www.stlawu.edu/career/exploration.php
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/
What do I do with a Major in? Excellent resources for job titles and professional links.

http://www.applytexas.org
Texas Common Application to apply to any public two or four-year college or university in Texas.

http://tccns.org/ccn
Texas Common Course Numbering system – to check on course equivalency and transfer credits between Texas public institutions of higher education.

http://webapps01.act.org/eDISCOVER/ 
Using DISCOVER, you can identify and research career and educational options, complete career assessments, and find colleges and universities that match your educational plan. You will need to contact your campus counselor to get a logon password.

http://www.texashotjobs.org 
A complete resource of health and medical careers in Texas including full descriptions, salary and educational levels required, and listings of schools in Texas offering degrees.

     College Entrance Exams

www.actstudent.org 
National ACT: information and registration.

www.collegeboard.com 
SAT and CLEP tests: information, test taking tips, and registration.

http://www.testprepreview.com/ 
Free Practice tests and test preparation tips for ACT, ASSET, NET, THEA, and more.

http://www.thea.nesinc.com/   
THEA ( formerly TASP) test: registration and practice questions.

http://www.4tests.com/exams/exams.asp  Free practice questions for ACT, CLEP, GED and others.

http://www.act.org/asset/tests/ Download and print the ASSET study guide with sample questions from each section.

http://testprep.collegefortexans.com/ Free, on-line test preparation for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.

   

     Free Online Career Assessment 

http://www.keirsey.com
Personality preference indicator 

http://www.ioscar.org/tx
Interest and skill assessment

http://www.9types.com/rheti/homepage.actual.html
Personal style quiz

http://www.ncsu.edu/careerkey
Career interest assessment

http://www.review.com/career
Career Quiz 

http://www.careerexplorer.net/aptitude.asp

     Job Search Resources

http://www.salary.com

http://www.fortbendjobs.com

http://www.sugarlandjobs.com

http://www.texascomputerjobs.com

http://www.wetfeet.com (national)

http://www.employserv.com (Houston area)

http://theworksource.org/

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE WITH 
CAREER OR ACADEMIC QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR CAMPUS COUNSELOR