WorkForce Explorer: http://www.workforceexplorer.com

Gives labor market information, job listing resources, career planning information, wage & benefit information, training resources, and info about the current employment situation. Provided by the Washington State Employment Security Department.

W.O.I.S. (Washington Occupational Information System): http://www.wois.org

Information about careers in Washington including info about related occupations, common tasks & activities, working conditions, physical demands, skills & abilities, knowledge & interests needed, training, advancement opportunities, hiring practices, wages, and employment & outlook. Includes information on programs of study, the occupations they are linked to, and the schools that offer them.

To use WOIS from on-campus, you don’t need to use a site key. If accessing WOIS from off-campus, you will need a site key. Please call our Center at (425) 564-2279 or e-mail careers@bellevuecollege.edu to receive the site key. There’s no cost to use WOIS.

O*NET (Occupational Information Network): http://online.onetcenter.org

The nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco

For hundreds of different types of jobs, the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed, salary info, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions. Also gives you job-search tips, links to information about the job market in each state, and more.

Career Guide to Industries: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm

Like the Occupational Outlook Handbook, but by categorized by industry instead of by specific career.

Vocational Information Center: http://khake.com/

One of the most comprehensive sites available for career research. This site offers information and links to nearly every occupation.