Guides: Adulting 101: Career

Career Information

These databases are the most useful source of information for your career research. The data is collected and organized by the U.S. government.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The "Contacts for More Information" section of the Handbook is an excellent place to find professional associations that are connected to the career. Learn about the industry and start networking!
My Next Move - Department of Labor
A user-friendly version of O*NET.
Explore careers by groups: Bright Outlook, Green, and Registered Apprenticeship. This database also provides a specialized career exploration tool for Veterans.
O*NET Online - the U.S. Department of Labor
The database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.

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Each occupational title and code is based on the 2010 version of the Standard Occupational Classification system.
Career OneStop - the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
Create a personal career profile that includes a job description, wage information, employment trends, education & skills requirements, and much more.

Prefer a print book? Search the library catalog. Want an eBook? Search the electronic book databases.

Subject terms: career or vocational guidance

How to Search for a Print/Hard Copy Book in the Catalog

How to Search for an eBook on a Career

You have access to a large collection of digital articles that are freely available through the Library's Databases. They are available at any time. Once you click on the database link, an authentication page will come up. You can either:

Enter your Library Card number (14 digits long). It's found on the back of your student ID card next to the LONG barcode. Or,
Click on the link that says "LSC-Online users log in here." It will take you to another page to log in using your myLoneStar username and password.

Career and Employment

Career Services Center

Donna Washington, Manager of Career Counseling

Kingwood.CareerServices@lonestar.edu

281.312.1624

See LSC-Kingwood resources for examples and help with Resumés, Cover Letters, & Interviews.

The government databases have collected information about job titles, skills, education, and technical requirements. They are excellent sources to help you build and cater your résumé to the position to which you are applying.

Resume Guide
CareerOneStop - Department of Labor
Provides tips for how to plan a resume, samples, marketing ideas, social media tools, and a FAQ section.
Job search tips, including letters and interviews
CareerOneStop - U.S. Department of Labor
Tips include starting the job search, writing professional letters (cover, thank you, inquiry) and preparing for the job interview.
Perfect Interview
A compelling and realistic "simulated interview" experience where you are asked challenging questions and must respond, just as you would in a real job interview.
Webcam needed.
American Career InfoNet
This is a section of the CareerOneStop database with many avenues to explore careers. Resources include: Employability Checkup, Industry Information, State Information, Employer Locator, mySkills myFuture, Competency Clearinghouse, Credential Center, Skills Center, and more.

Have You Tried Googling Yourself?

Your future employers will likely Google you before they hire you to learn about who you are. Think about your digital footprint. What information, videos, and pictures that you have shared with your online communities that is available to the online public? Think about how that will affect your chances of employment?

Linkedin
Linkedin is a social media site in which professionals connect, network, and share information. This is a great place to build connections within a professional association and professionals in the field. You can participate in forums about career related subjects, share information, and send messages.

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