SPECIFIC FIELD CAREER/JOB SEARCH INFORMATION
Great site:
Search for occupational licensing
requirements by state, occupation or agency at www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/licensedoccupations/lois_state.asp
Art
and Architecture
Business
Education
& Library Science
Environmental
Forensic
Science
Geography
Health
General
Chiropractic
Dental
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational
Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical
Therapy
Physician
Assistant
Recreational
Therapy & Athletic Training
Veterinary
Medicine
Hospitality
Industry
Law
Media
Recreation
Social
Work
Technology
Careers
ART & ARCHITECTURE:
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BUSINESS:
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Business Schools.com
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Research and compare business programs.
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Small Business
Administration
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Helpful site for self-employed business owner or for someone who
wants to start a business. Lists local SBA offices, workshops and
Small Business Development Centers.
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EDUCATION & LIBRARY SCIENCE:
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ENVIRONMENTAL
CAREERS:
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Environmental Education.com
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Research and compare environmental education programs and explore
career opportunities.
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Environmental Careers Organization
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National non-profit educational organization providing
environmental career information. Internship opportunities are
listed as well as their events and publications.
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FORENSIC
SCIENCE:
GEOGRAPHY:
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Careers
in Geography
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An excellent overview of geographic fields. Also includes a
Job Search and Internship Guide for Geographers from the
Association of American Geographers.
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HEALTH CAREERS:
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GENERAL
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Health
Care Job Store
A
listing of over 200+ health care job sites. Employer
profiles, salary info and job listings are typically found on each
site. A huge resource!
Henry
Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Jobs
Job
listings for RN's, LVN's, CNA's, etc. plus an online resume
function as well.
Health Career Pathways
A resource that shares information with
students interested in becoming healthcare professionals.
It also communicates information about healthcare
activities/issues that affect underserved communities and
underrepresented individuals throughout California.
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CHIROPRACTIC
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Chiropractic Colleges on the Net
A listing of Chiropractic colleges can be found at:
http://www.kansaschiro.com/colleges.htm
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DENTAL
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American Dental
Association – Dental Schools and Education Programs
A listing of dental schools in the US and Canada as well as
programs in Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Dental
Laboratory Technology.
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MEDICINE
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The Student Doctor Network
Provides students applying to medical and dental schools with
online diaries of students in med school, info on test-taking and
financial aid, as well as assistance in writing application
essays.
Considering
a Career in Medicine
From the Association of American Medical Colleges
Preparing for Medical School from the American Medical
Association
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NURSING
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Choose Nursing
From the
Coalition for Nursing Careers in California, a great site for those
exploring nursing as a possible career field. Contains info on
nursing career options, paying for nursing school, faqs, and finding
out whether nursing is right for you! Real stories from nurses
and nursing students are included.
Discover Nursing
From Johnson &
Johnson, a site to check out if you want to view benefits, &
salaries, search for programs and scholarships and explore the wide
range of nursing specialties.
Nursing Net
Nursing Resources
Designed to further the understanding of nursing for the public.
Provides a forum for nursing students and medical professionals to
obtain and disseminate information about nursing.
California Board
of Registered Nursing
A complete list of California's Associate Degree, Baccalaureate
Degree, and Entry Level Master's Degree programs.
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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Occupational
Therapy Schools and Programs
List of accredited Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Assistant programs listed by state. A part of the
American Occupational Therapy Association Webpage.
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PHARMACY
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Pharm Web
Links to pharmacy programs, mailing lists, and other WWW
resources.
Pharmacy Career Information
Center
An excellent
resource for prospective pharmacy students developed by the American
Association of colleges of Pharmacy. Features career info,
including job outlook and role of pharmacists. Admissions and
curriculum info, financial aid info and a list of Pharmacy colleges and
schools is also included. Click "For Students".
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
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American Physical Therapy
Association
Description of profession and links to physical therapy resources
as well as accredited programs for physical therapists and
physical therapy assistants.
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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American Academy of Physician
Assistants
Provides information about the profession. Designed to educate
those considering applying to PA programs.
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RECREATION THERAPY & ATHLETIC TRAINING
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American Therapeutic Recreation
Association
Job listings, career info, lists of US programs (Associate Degree,
Bachelors, Masters), occupational outlook,etc.
National Athletic Trainer's
Association
Find accredited Athletic Training programs at this site.
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VETERINARY MEDICINE
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NetVet
Veterinary medicine resources including links to vet schools and
organizations, a pet care site, and the virtual "Electronic
Zoo". Highly recommended by many reviewers.
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HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY:
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Hospitality Net
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An Internet resource for the global hospitality industry. Includes
an index of Hospitality jobs sought and opportunities available,
hospitality events, and other hospitality WWW resources. Students
and graduates may list their qualifications and positions desired
here.
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Cooking Schools.com
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A searchable national cooking and culinary school directory.
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LAW:
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How Do I Prepare for Law School? |
Required reading for any student considering
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Law School Admission Council
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This site gives students comprehensive information about the Law
School Admissions Test (LSAT). Addressed are topics such as
Thinking About Law School, Applying to Law School, Downloading
Forms, and Legal Education Resources.
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Paralegal Programs |
ABA accredited Paralegal Programs. |
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National Federation of
Paralegals Association
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From the National Federation of Paralegals Association comes a
directory of Paralegal programs, a discussion of the nature of the
work, how to choose a training program, and scholarship
information.
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Preparation
for Legal Education
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Here you will find valuable pre-law preparation information
including the skills required to ABA approved schools, law school
rankings, and financial aid information.
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MEDIA:
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Audio Engineering Degrees
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Describes the job of the audio engineer and provides a list of
university and vocational school programs that offer training
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Film
Underground
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This site is for those interested in careers in film production
and screenwriting. It offers film-related
information, resources, and even instruction.
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TV Jobs: Broadcast
Employment Services
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Comprehensive bulletin board for most US network TV stations and
affiliates. Job Bank and internships are listed in technical and
professional categories. Also featured is a section on Education
which lists colleges offering Telecommunications-related classes,
Internships, professional Broadcast Schools and professional
development opportunities.
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RECREATION:
SOCIAL WORK:
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The New Social Worker
Online
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At this comprehensive social work site, you will find an online
job bank, message board, chat areas, but most important, a career
center which features info on getting social work jobs, social
work salaries, etc.
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TECHNOLOGY
CAREERS:
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Computer Schools.com
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Research and compare computer schools, training programs, and
certification.
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CATIA Job Network
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Nationwide employment database for those with computer-aided
design skills.
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Dice.com
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The searchable job bank for those looking for jobs in engineering,
coding, systems administration and web development.
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MentorNet
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Mentor Net is the National Electronic Industrial Mentoring Network
for women studying engineering or science at one of 25
universities although, in the future, it could be available at
others. This resource provides online personal mentoring for
female students in science and engineering.
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