Tricks and tips on searching for career information

The Internet provides a wealth of information on different types of careers, and there are some excellent websites which contain valuable careers advice and options if you have recently graduated or are wishing to change career. Websites include full descriptions of jobs, entry requirements, training, typical sources of employment and contact details to find out further information. This article provides tricks and tips on looking for career information.

Looking for careers by sector

If you have an idea of the type of career that you would like to pursue, then searching by sector is a beneficial way to obtain the best career advice. Searching for the following sectors will provide comprehensive advice on some of the careers which are available: - Administration - Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations - Construction and property - Education - Engineering, manufacturing and production - Finance and Accountancy - Health care - Hospitality and Events management - Information Technology - Law enforcement and protection (Legal) - Publishing - Retailing - Science - Social policy and research

College and university

All colleges and universities will provide a free career service where you can either make an appointment to speak to an advisor. Alternatively, there may be a website or resource area with appropriate information listed by subject area or category as above. Searching for graduate jobs and careers If you are an undergraduate or recent graduate, then the prospects website is an invaluable resource when looking for career information. You can search for many job categories, and there is a vast database of graduate jobs. Within each career choice, the information is divided into categories which includes: - A brief overview of the role - Typical duties of the job - Salary and working conditions including information about whether the role could be operated on a self-employed basis - Entry requirements which most typical employers will look for - Training which will provide information on postgraduate training, if necessary - Related jobs.

Self-assessment

Many career websites provide a self-assessment tool. This can be used if you are not sure which career to choose. The self-assessment tools will guide you through a questionnaire in relation to your skills, likes and dislikes, and will provide you at the end, with a full list of careers that you would be most suited to. You can then print off this list, and work through using the career website in order to find the most suitable career for you.