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• NewsDirectory.com or the Business Times(www.bizjournals.com) can help
you in your search for current information on companies,organizations,and
industry news.
Researching the Position
• The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau ofLabor Statistics
contains valuable information on occupational paths.Learn about qualifica-
tions,trends,and related occupations at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm.
• WetFeet’s Real People Profiles can give you a better understanding about the
ins and outs ofa variety ofprofessions,and what it takes to succeed
(www.wetfeet.com).
• Salary.com features searchable salary information by career categories and by
location.Use this information to research and respond to salary expectation
questions (www.salary.com).
• Job market and hiring trend information from NACE (National Association
ofColleges and Employers) can keep you up to date on your job search
(www.jobweb.com).
Industries and Fields
• The U.S.Department ofLabor’s America’s Career InfoNet can give you a
sense ofthe bigger picture on wages and employment trends
(http://www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp?tab=wagesandtrends).
• WetFeet Industry Profiles provide a fairly in-depth view ofwhat it’s like to
work in various industries from accounting to venture capital
(www.wetfeet.com).
• Search information on associations in almost every field or industry via
online directories:the American Society ofAssociation Executives
(info.asaenet.org/gateway/onlineAssocslist.html) and the Internet Public
Library’s Database (www.ipl.org/div/aon).
• Associations often have useful industry and career path information on their
websites,and contacting members can be a great way to network—one of
the best sources ofinsider information for your job search.
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