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Choosing a Career
Looking for ideas for picking a career? Start here:
- My Next MoveSearch, browse, or answer questions to get career ideas. Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor
- Explore Careers - Browse Career ClustersFrom Career OneStop (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)
- Virginia Career ViewJob and career information, related specifically to Virginia. Browse career ideas in the "Career Cluster" section. From Virginia Tech
Research and Learn About a Specific Career
Use the databases and websites below to find information on specific careers for your assignment.
Library Databases. Library databases are available free to NOVA students; you will be prompted to log in with your MyNOVA/VCCS username.
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new windowIncludes information on job and industry profiles, job-hunting and workplace skills, career and industry resources, and college planning and financial aid. PROFESSION PROFILES describe specific jobs.
- Salem Press Careers This link opens in a new windowA full-text database of articles to assist students and job-seekers to learn more about today's most popular careers (NVCC).
Online Resources (freely available on the Internet)
- Occupational Outlook HandbookOccupation descriptions and outlook. From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- O*Net OnlineOccupation descriptions and data. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
- Explore CareersUse the "Occupation Profile" search box to get information on a specific career. From CareerOneStop (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)
- Virginia Career ViewJob and career information, related specifically to Virginia. From Virginia Tech
- Virginia Career and Workforce Labor Market InformationFrom the Virginia Employment Commission
Search for a Job or Internship
- Career Connection (NOVA)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 - link with contact information below)
- NOVA Counseling Services: Career ServicesThe menu on this page includes a link to contact a NOVA career counselor.
- Job SearchFrom CareerOneStop (sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Labor)
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new windowHas an "internship search" and internship advice and planning information.