RESEARCH
The goal of writing a resume is to get a job interview.
The focus of the resume is tell the employer
what skills you have to offer.
Job Seeker
Whether you are a recent graduate or changing jobs, it is important to research current information about a career before writing a resume.
You want to know what education, experience and skills you need.
Career Exploration
 The O*NET system is an online source of occupational information that provides comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Start your search in Find Occupations.
Browse by Job Family.
This takes you to a related list of specific jobs within a field.
A Summary Report describes the tasks and wages of career and provides a sample of related job titles that you will find when you begin your job search. Read the summaries and evaluate to see if this is a career fit for you.
The website has Summary Reports in a searchable database that provide descriptions of Tasks, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Activities, Work Context, Job Zone: preparation needed, Interests, Work Styles, Values, Wages and Employment Trends.
Still confused about your direction?
 Careeronestop is an resource for further exploration and clarification.
Visit: http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/explore/view.aspx
Career Exploration. This section breaks the process into five manageable steps and provides guidance and other resources.
- Assess Yourself
- Explore Career Options
- Gain Skills
- Find a Job
- Manage Your Career
Assessing Your Options helps to explore career/job options that best fit you.
http://www.careerinfonet.org/HelpAndInfo.asp?helpcontent=Explore&nodeid=102
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