Career Exploration Resources
The Career Readiness office assists students in effectively realizing their career plans. This is achieved by computerized testing and personal interviews. Students receive help in clarifying goals and objectives that are related to their life and work values, abilities, needs, and interests. Career Readiness recognizes that making realistic career choices and adaptations to job market demands and/or changing lifestyles are important to successful career development.
Illinois Career Information Systems (CIS)
Illinois Career Information Systems (CIS) continuously gathers information on occupations at the national, state, and local level. The major kinds of work found in Illinois and the United States are described in over 500 occupational descriptions. Illinois Career Information Systems occupational information is written for people who are exploring careers.
Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) serves as the nation’s primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations. Users may link to the more than 900 occupations described by the O*NET database. O*NET contains a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to assist students who are exploring the school-to-work transition. They also help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals exploring career options or planning their professional paths. It is widely used by students, job seekers, career counselors, and educators to make informed decisions about career paths and workforce planning.
Additional Links
Career Dreamer
Holland Code Career Test
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Myers-Briggs Test
Seven Core Competencies (PDF)
Workforce and Career Information