505 W. Olive Ave. Suite 550 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Phone: (408) 730-7640 Fax: (408) 522-9850 For more info about all of NOVA's programs visit our web site: http://www.novaworks.org "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all." -Sam Ewig	Career Information Career Info Career Choices Career Futures Career Education Career Futures The world of work is rapidly changing and today's workplace is very different from the one your parents first entered. Educational requirements for jobs are becoming more demanding. Companies are downsizing and temporary workers now make up a larger portion of the work force than ever before. In the midst of all this chaotic activity you must decide whether you will get a job immediately after graduation or continue your education. You might find your decision making easier if you know more about the major trends in the labor market and how they will affect you & the career you decide to pursue. 7. Career Statistics 8. Career Advancement 9. Industry Research Career Statistics Step 7: Nothing can take the wind out of your sails like faulty information. From what a day on the job is like to what the projected outlook is for the field, you need to be in-the-know before you can chart a course for your career. Once you have generated a list of career options, it's time to find out all you can about each occupation and its place within the labor market. Remember, information is power. You can't make an effective decision about your future without accurate information to base your decisions on. Local Labor Market Information SANTA CLARA COUNTY Employment Projections for Santa Clara County Occupations with the Greatest Growth in Santa Clara County SAN MATEO COUNTY Employment Projections for San Mateo County Occupations with the Greatest Growth in San Mateo County CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Employment Projections for Contra Costa County Occupations with the Greatest Growth in Contra Costa County ALAMEDA COUNTY Employment Projections for Alameda County Occupations with the Greatest Growth in Alameda County SANTA CRUZ COUNTY Employment Projections for Santa Cruz County Occupations with the Greatest Growth in Santa Cruz County California Labor Market Information California Labor Market Information Home Page Provides information to help people understand California's economy and make informed labor market choices. In addition to employment and unemployment data, LMID provides economic planning information, industry and occupational information, social and demographic information, and a variety of other statistics. California Employment Development Department Information and annual reports on specific occupations throughout California California's Bureau of Labor Statistics State trends in employment Occupations with the Greatest Growth in California California Occupational Outlook Guides The California Occupational Guides are a series of information sheets covering individual occupations or groups of related occupations. They provide statewide information about job duties, working conditions, employment outlook, wages, benefits, entrance requirements, and training. California Wage Information Select an occupation and this site will take you to the page with wages for that job title. There may be several titles on one page. You may need to scroll down the page until you find the title you want. California Labor Law Table of Contents to all California labor codes; for info about California child labor laws (415) 557-7878 California Minimum Wage Law Information on California minimum wage laws. California Department of Industrial Relations Labor laws, occupational safety and health, apprenticeships and statistics Better Business Bureau State agency for investigating consumer complaints Occupational Outlook Reports for California Counties Scroll down the page until you find your county. Then click on the most current year, i.e. 2006. National Labor Market Information US Department of Labor DOL has developed its Web Site to make information about the Department, its programs, and the laws and regulations it administers widely available and easy to access. The Bureau of Labor Statistics/Occupational Outlook Handbook Enter the career/field of interest you want to investigate in the SEARCH BOX and away you go! CLICK HERE to find a alphabetical list of all the occupations covered in the Handbook CLICK HERE to look at other occupational info from the Bureau of Labor Statistics top of page Career Advancement Step 8: So, you've narrowed it down to a few career possibilities. And you've completed your research. You're doing great! The links below take you one step further. Once you've established yourself in a career, don't you want to know how to get ahead? Performance appraisals, promotions, raises are all a part of the world of work. Read on to learn how to EXCEL in your career! The ABC'S of Interviewing For a Promotion Getting Ahead at Work Evaluating A Job Offer JobStar's Salary Surveys Princeton Review Online Go to this site and click on Seek & Ye Shall Find! To get a profile of the career that most interests you, simply enter the name of the profession. Each career profile contains the following sections: Daily Life, Paying Your Dues, Something to Fall Back On, Past and Future and What to Expect From Your Life. Productive Performance Appraisals Six Lessons in the Subtle Art of Getting Ahead in the New World of Business Working Progress: Fast Company Career Guide Your First Job: How to Make a Good Impression top of page Industry Research Step 9: Find out what's happening in today's world with the Arts, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Finance, Health, Hi-Tech, Multimedia, the Sciences, Trades, Tourism and more! Industries Definitions-SIC Codes Enter the name of the industry you want to a brief description of, then click the SUBMIT button. VaultReports.com VaultReports.com has created insider guides on over 40 industries and the careers affiliated with them. Don't miss this one! Statistics on California Industries This site provides industry statistics for California covering agriculture, services, forestry, fishing, mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation, communications, public utilities, wholesale trade, retail trade, finance, insurance, real estate, and service industries. WetFeet.com Research companies and industries from this great site!  top of page

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