The following websites are excellent resources for individuals who are in the exploration phase of their career search.
Discover
Search for career information such as work tasks, salary/outlook, training needed, related occupations. This program also contains information to help focus your career search by measuring your interest, abilities and values in certain career areas. Major, resume, school, financial aid and much more information is also available.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Distributed by the U.S. Department of Labor and contains information about the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, job search tips, information about the job market in each state and much more.
O*NET
Search by occupation, or list your skills to find which jobs are best for you. Provides information about tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work context, job zones, interests, work styles, work values, relates occupations, wages and employment outlook. Also search for jobs and services available in your area.
Vault
Search by Occupation Profiles, Industry & Career Guidebooks, Industry Overviews, Career Advice Articles, Internship Profiles, Industry Employer Guides (i.e. top 50 employers in a given industry), Company Discussion Areas, Employer Profiles, and Job Search Resources (i.e. sample resumes, cover letters and interviewing tips).
Major to Career Book
Contains all the majors at BYU and possible career paths for students in each major.