ACA 115: Success & Study Skills: Career Exploration & Resume Building

Get national and state-specific statistics about hundreds of jobs over a number of different categories. Information given is often taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, but many of the links are to other sources on information. Site is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor.

This section of the CFNC website offers ways to explore career options. The "Learn About Yourself" section has different quizzes to help you identify characteristics or interests that can help you choose a career. "Explore Careers" has the usual job information, but can include interviews and other supplementary material.

List of the Careers & Job Search videos available from Films on Demand.

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) includes a searchable database of hundreds of jobs. Each entry lists various characteristics of the job, such as tasks performed in the occupation, physical requirements, and other skills needed.

This is the career resource to rule them all. Compiled and presented by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it covers most of the jobs and careers you can think of. Each job entry covers the essential information: work duties, needed education, expected salary, prospects, etc.

Using this site, searchers can find information on job descriptions and salaries.

Provided by VGCC Career Services and free for students, complete a 6-question or 60-question survey to learn about career paths that might interest you.

Career OneStop has resources for skills and work values assessments. Work Values assessments help you learn about your own work values and careers related them. Skills assessments help you answer interview questions like "What can you do for my organization?" and "What problems can you solve?"

After answering these questions, the taker will be provided with a list of careers that fit his/her personality type, ordered by how much more your personality type prefers it to the average.

Includes a career aptitude test to help you discover jobs that match your natural strengths.

An online career planning tool designed for VGCC students that includes career assessments, career and program information, and salary, job, and employer information.

The Career Services staff at VGCC is committed to providing our students and graduates with the necessary services, resources, and opportunities to define their personal career goals and prepare for future success in the job market and workplace.

A site where approved employers may post jobs and search resumes. These services are available to VGCC students, alumni and employers.

This page gives users an overview of resumes and then goes on to break down the sections in an easy to follow outline.

A resume guide to the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

This page contains helpful explanations of what makes a good resume/CV, cover letter, thank you letter, and reference letter. Also provides great examples to get users started.

This page contains helpful builders for resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters. Also has a section for practicing interview questions.

Helps guide to the creation of a resume that will stand out in today’s job market.

A site for building a professional resume.

On this site, users can choose from templates to create a resume or cover letter. The site also includes other job related resources, such as interview tips, a way to search jobs, and a career assessment test.