Question: Career-Outlook Information
People must consider many factors when preparing for a career or seeking employment. Among important considerations are the levels of education and experience required, job expectations, work hours, physical demands, and salary. To effectively support clients, career counselors must be familiar with the range of tools available to research this information. Of all the factors, salary level has become increasingly important as the cost of living continues to rise. Begin exploring online resources to determine the salary level for specific jobs or careers. You may find it helpful to Google "career-outlook information," review the O'Net website, or review UoR's Career Exploration & Planning website (where you can locate the O'Net website and Occupational Outlook Handbook). You may search any job or career of interest.
Share the information you found.
• What source did you use and why?
• Was it easily accessible?
• What were some of the strengths and weaknesses about the source?
• How would the information be helpful to an individual deciding on a career path?
• How could the source be improved for career development?