LibGuides: Careers: Learn About Careers

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Virginia Education Wizard
Get help choosing a career, find a college, and get transfer information.
Explore Careers
From CareerOneStop (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)
Virginia Career View
Job and career information, related specifically to Virginia. "Explore Career Clusters" for job and career information.
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NOVA Counseling Services: Career Services
The menu on this page includes a link to contact a NOVA career counselor.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Includes information on job and industry profiles, job-hunting and workplace skills, career and industry resources, and college planning and financial aid. (NVCC)
Salem Press Careers This link opens in a new window
A full-text database of articles to assist students and job-seekers to learn more about today's most popular careers (NVCC).

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Explore Careers
From CareerOneStop (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)
Virginia Career View
Job and career information, related specifically to Virginia. "Explore Career Clusters" for job and career information.
Virginia Labor Market Information
From the Virginia Employment Commission
Professional Association Finder
From CareerOneStop (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)

Career Connection
Includes job and internship postings and other career building tools to assist you with your career aspirations while at NOVA (from NOVA's Career Services Department).
Job Search
From CareerOneStop (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Includes information on job and industry profiles, job-hunting and workplace skills, career and industry resources, and college planning and financial aid. (NVCC)