The following are web sites that may be helpful in researching careers. This list is intended as a beginning point only, since most are linked to other sites.

Massachusetts Career Information System
(provided by the Massachusetts Division of Career Services)

http://masscis.intocareers.org
Source of general career information, including occupational descriptions, salary information, and outlook. Also includes interest profiler to determine interests and how they relate to the world of work; skills assessment to match your skills with potential occupations; other assessment tools.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Source of general career information, including occupational descriptions, salary information, and outlook.

America’s Career Info Net

http://www.acinet.org
Includes links to career information sites, lists of the “fastest growing jobs,” and general occupational outlook.

Job Profiles

http://www.jobprofiles.org
Includes information from professionals working in a variety of career fields.

For further information, or to schedule an appointment with a career counselor, please call 978-556-3722 or email: careerplanning@necc.mass.edu.