Free Career Research Tools: A Starter Hub
Official, free resources for exploring careers, understanding skills and pay, and finding job opportunities, from the United States, the United Kingdom and India.
Choosing a career direction, preparing for a change, or negotiating pay all start with good information. These official resources are free and are not selling courses or placements.
United States
- O*NET OnLine describes the tasks, skills, knowledge and tools for hundreds of occupations, and suggests related careers.
- The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics covers pay, required education, job outlook and working conditions.
United Kingdom
- The National Careers Service offers job profiles, a skills assessment and free advice from careers advisers.
India
- The National Career Service portal from the Ministry of Labour and Employment lists job opportunities, career information and counselling services.
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Pay and job outlook data are averages. Use them as a starting point and check current job listings in your own area and industry.
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