Free Career Guides from the Federal Government

As you're plotting your course towards your next job, consider utilizing the free resources paid for with some of your hard-earned tax dollars. Today, we'll mention just two of the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publications, available for free online, that you might find helpful. 

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) publishes data and information for hundreds of careers, e.g., nurses, engineers, bus drivers, advertising sales agents, logging workers, etc., etc. For each of these job areas, the OOH provides information about the nature of the work, training and qualifications needed, employment prospects, earnings and wages and other related information. To access this handbook, go to http://www.bls.gov/oco/.

The BLS also publishes the Career Guide to Industries (CGI) which provides information about careers available in different industries. As a companion to the OOH, the CGI tells readers about the nature of the industry, working conditions, job prospects, earnings, etc. The guide also links to information about the job market in each state. The CGI can be found at http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/. 

Green Career Information

The Green Jobs staff within the Employment Projections program produces career information on green jobs. The information available for occupations includes: wages, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, and necessary education, training, and credentials.
Remember to take advantage of useful free stuff, like these resources, to help you get your next job.