LibGuides: Career Resources: Career Exploration

MDC Career Resources

Advisement & Career Services Department

MDC Works

Databases

AtoZdatabases: Search Jobs, Businesses, or Mailing Lists This link opens in a new window
AtoZdatabases is a premier job search, reference, and mailing list database that includes 30 million business profiles and 220 million residents. It is ideal for sales leads, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends & relatives, and much more!

Funded by: College

Testing & Education Reference Center (Gale) This link opens in a new window
(Gale) - Testing & Education Reference Center helps prepare students for specialized tests for college, graduate school, the military, or trade school. It includes preparatory tests from the GED (General Educational Development) to the GRE (Graduate Record Examination General Test). Testing & Education Reference Center provides a variety of search options to help you find all the information you need on private high schools, distance education, two-year programs, undergraduate and graduate programs and executive education programs. The database can also assist you in writing admission's applications essays or resumes. preparatory examinations including entrance exams and certification and licensing tests.

Funded by: Statewide Allocation
Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile) (Gale) This link opens in a new window
(Gale) - A searchable Vocation, Careers, & Technical Education electronic collection.

Funded by: State Library of Florida

Career Exploration

Exploring and Assessing Careers

FOCUS 2: Online, self-guided, career assessment and exploration system available through Miami Dade College Advisement and Career Services.

Handshake: Created to ensure that all college students have equal access to meaningful careers. Since our 2013 founding in Michigan, our network of university and employer partners—and the impact for students— has grown exponentially. Within a few years, Handshake has become the leading early career community in the US.

O*Net OnLine: Career exploration and job analysis online tool. Browse and search careers or answer questions about your interests and training in order to be matched to possible future careers. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Career Coach: Local information on careers, including wages, employment, job postings, education, and training. Available through Miami Dade College Advisement and Career Services.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Online resource providing information on career duties, education, training, pay, and outlook. Available through the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

CareerOneStop:Online toolkit offering comprehensive information on careers, training, skills, jobs, wages, industry, as well as state and local resources. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

FloridaShines: "Find a Career" resources helping you plan your future and learn about careers. Register or log in to MyCareerShines to access online education information and career planning tools.

Job Sites

CareerBuilder: Post resume's, cover letters, and search millions of jobs world-wide.

CareerOnestop: Service of the U.S. Dept. of Labor & your State Public Employment Service Agency.

Careerealism: Free career assessments, articles and resume critique.

CollegeGrad: Provides entry-level job listings for college graduates, interview tips, and resume and cover letter advice.

Hire Purpose: Job lists for veterans or those interested in hiring former service members.

Hudsonvalley.com Jobs: Post resume's, and find jobs in the Hudson Valley. Sponsored by the Times-Herald Record.

Indeed: Post your resume and search thousands of jobs online for free!

Linkedin: Create a free online profile and explore career options and network with thousands of job seekers and employers!

Linkup: Daily updated job listings from company websites.

JobsInLogisitics.com: The first and largest online logistics job board specializing in career opportunities in logistics, supply chain, distribution, transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, manufacturing, purchasing and inventory management.

National Business and Disability Council: An employer organization and comprehensive resource for disability best practices. Its corporate partners are predominantly Fortune 1000 companies and government employers committed to disability diversity.

Simply Hired: Search for jobs in your area, and research salary information with a free "Salary Estimator".

Snagajob

United States Department of Labor: Find jobs, apply for grants, and learn about unemployment insurance.

USA Jobs: Federal government job postings.

Tools & Resources

Office 365 Student Advantage

Collaborate on a project with your group anytime, anywhere. Office 365 allows you to create, edit, and view files online while fellow group members do the same. Access the latest versions of Office Suite with your MDC student email account, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more.

Link to Office 365: https://www.mdc.edu/office365