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The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are objective, timely, accurate, and relevant.

(From USNEWS.COM ) – This site includes information on the top careers including salary information, job market outlook, degree requirements, and tips for new grads.

Whether they have a head for numbers or a flair for marketing, students pursuing business degrees have numerous options in choosing a specialization that will best fit their strengths and preferences. The following are examples of concentrations in business and the specific careers they can lead to.

A comprehensive site including assessment resources, careers outlook information, job searching tips, and much more (from About.com).

As technology progresses, math plays a crucial role in challenging and lucrative professions. The list of math-related professions includes accountant, engineer and computer scientist. The list doesn’t end there. Plenty of other less obvious numbers careers require a strong math foundation, such as architect, physician, graphic designer, animator or even fashion designer. Possibilities abound. Find out how numbers are used in careers that create, predict, and build, the education required and what the future holds.

A module from CareerOneStop to help job seekers assess their skill and interest levels to aid in making better career decisions.

Everything you need to plan for your career in one spot.

A reliable and comprehensive source of accurate, up-to-date information about the health professions. This includes information on and links to health-related education/training programs, financial aid resources, specialized learning opportunities, and current issues in health care.

Salary negotiations are a challenge for most workers. Striking the right tone, being confident without being cocky, and crafting the business case for why you deserve more is a career skill in itself.

Career and employment information from Richard Bolles, author of WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? Includes information on how to use the internet for job searching and articles providing advice from experts in the field.

Information for those looking for temporary, contract, or direct employment through a staffing agency; gives many useful tools for the job searcher.

A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives (from the US Department of Labor).

UNCW gives suggestions and links to resources for the career paths of all of their majors.

The lack of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is nothing new, but in the last decade President Obama has reignited the conversation, and taken several steps while in office to address the gender gap in STEM fields. Many other leaders and tech entrepreneurs have also stepped up to help diversify the industry. Yet despite these recent initiatives, women are still heavily underrepresented. Learn more about women in STEM, including what types of resources are available to help budding female STEM professionals break barriers.

A free site dedicated to state, county, and local government job openings.

Official job site of the US Federal Government.

900,000+ job listings, resume posting, and career fairs.

Careerjet is a job search engine designed to make the process of finding a job on the internet easier for the user. It maps the huge selection of job offerings available on the internet in one extensive database by referencing job listings originating from job boards, recruitment agency websites and large specialist recruitment sites. Using a fast and straightforward interface, users can query this database and save themselves the trouble of visiting each site individually.

Career site from the Wall Street Journal.

Comprehensive career resource center sponsored by US Department of Labor.

Find a job, post a resume, research employers, or get expert advice.

Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages.

Excellent site with numerous resources for the job searcher including resume help.

Comprehensive site with job searching, career advice, and much more!

Search specifically for local, popular jobs for college students. Includes internships, summer work, and work from home opportunities.

This is a division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce. NCWorks Career Centers can help you find and train for jobs, as well as connect you to other resources to help you prepare for interviews and make a good impression on employers.

Job openings and labor market information.