Sociology: Career Guide

Sponsored by the US Department of Labor, this excellent resource provides comprehensive, up-to-date, and reliable information on careers and job opportunities.

You'll find resources to: create concise and effective résumés; market yourself with professional cover letters; and prepare yourself for interviews.

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is being developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). It serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.

To find out about a specific occupation or topic check out this handbook developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

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Official job site of the U.S. federal government. Search jobs by pay, location, category.

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