US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Writers and Editors
If you want a career as a broadcast journalist, you may want to check out this career info. It covers everything you need to know about writing, editing, and reporting.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Petroleum Engineers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a complete description of the petroleum engineering career field, including nature of work, outlook, and earnings.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cardiovascular Technician
This site, published by the Department of Labor Statistics, provides information related to the Cardiovascular Technician Career. Employment projections and trends are detailed with a brief description of the profession.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Income
This U.S. Census website gives current and past information on the income of Americans.
Other
St. Norbert College: Employment Interviews
This is a mini course on the Interviewing Process. Factors of the interview both pro and con are given. Several links are available for more detailed information regarding perspectives on the interviewer and the interviewee.
Other
Uier: Marital Status & Work Status in Child Care Choices [Pdf]
Research has been done focusing on differences in marital status when dealing with child care and between full-time versus part-time work status. A link gives references as well.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Systems Design Career Guide
Department of Labor Career Guide that gives comprehensive information on data processing careers. Links include Nature of the Industry, Working Conditions, Employment, Earnings, Training and Advancement, Outlook, and Additional...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: From on Being Fired Again
This poem shares a message about being fired multiple times.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: There's No Such Thing as a Good Recession
This article from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis discusses how a recession effects the economy. It goes into great detail on why a recession can never be a good thing. (Published Sept. 1, 1989)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Oyez Project: u.s. Supreme Court Cases: Employment Division v. Smith
A case of whether states can deny employment to people who have been found to use illegal drugs for religious purposes.
Grammar Check
Grammar Check: Effective Resume Writing Tips (Infographic)
An infographic is provided to help students with writing resumes. Students will learn common resume mistakes, different types of resumes, and the importance of resumes.
Read Works
Read Works: All in a Day's Work
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses some possible jobs associated with health care. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Other
Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Immigrants: Work Permits
English and Spanish information about getting a job and the kinds of work permits that are available to immigrants.
Other
Kappa Omicron Nu: Kids & Careers in Human Sciences
Explore some different careers on this interactive minisite. Simply mouse over the selected career title, and read information about that particular job.
Other
Ndi: Building a Better Economic Future for Americans With Disabilities
A website operated by an organization that strives for people with disabilities have equal opportunity to gain financial security and independence. Website includes their strategic plan as well as resources that include document,...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Who Is Working?
This lesson teaches students what economists mean when they talk about people who are employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. It discusses the Current Population Survey and asks students to pose as government survey workers to...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Model for Writing a Rejection of a Job Offer
A brief guide to writing a polite business letter in which one rejects a job offer.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Model for Writing a Request for Further Negotiations
A brief guide to writing a formal business request for further communication/negotiation with a potential employer.
Other
Monster.com: The Right Way to Resign
This resource provides users with helpful tips on how to properly resign for a position.
American Psychological Association
Apa: Interesting Careers in Psychology
Focus on non-academic careers for scientific psychologists. Provides links to several scientific psychologists who explain how they secured a job in a nontraditional setting outside the "lab" or "university setting."
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Job Hunting Online
In this online course, students will learn how to search and apply for jobs online using the Indeed.com website as an example.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Getting the Job" Proficiency in Composition
This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan. Advanced word processing skills are a must for learners entering the workforce or pursuing higher education, this lesson plan will help students achieve proficiency in creating...
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Arts and Economics
Highlights the vital role the arts play in our economy using key economic concepts like gross domestic product and employment. Incorporating data from a variety of primary sources, this infographic strives to capture the economic...
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: Unemployment Compensation
At this site from Social Security Online, you can find a chart showing unemployment from 1922 to 1933.