Research Guides: WRT 090: Careers and College Majors: Websites

Evaluating Websites

Consider the following five criteria:

1. Accuracy - Is the information correct?

2. Authority - What are the author's credentials?

3. Coverage - Is the content covered comprehensively?

4. Currency - Is the information current?

5. Purpose - Is the content biased?

If you're not certain, ask a librarian!

Career Resource Meta-Sites

Arizona Career Information System (AzCIS): If you are on campus, you can create a login. If you are off campus and you do NOT already have an AZCIS login/password, please contact a librarian via Ask a Librarian or LiveChat for assistance. (right side of the webpage)
Career Articles and Advice Index: from the Princeton Review
Career Browser: College Board
Careerjet: A jobsite search engine for U.S. employment
CareerOneStop : US Government site with career exploration, information on careers (projected employment, income, education needed, certificates, and more.
College Grad Job Hunter: "Your link to life after college." Focus is on the entry-level employee looking for a job
Mapping Your Future: Designed for high schoolers, this site is still useful for PCC students, especially for English as a Second Language students interested in the career planning process.
O*Net Online
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Current edition (Recommended!)

Value of a College Degree

Selecting a College Major

Find a College: Majors & Careers Central
PCC Advising: Career Counseling and Choosing a program or degree links can be found on this webpage
PCC Career Services: information on selecting a career/program, including an FAQ.

Career Resources

Arizona

Arizona's Apprenticeship System: Information on apprentice programs that have registered with the State of Arizona. Includes information on program, participants, application and more. See a campus Counseling/Advising center if you have any questions about the apprenticeships at Pima Community College.
Arizona Career Information System: If you do NOT already have an AZCIS login/password, please contact a librarian via Ask a Librarian or LiveChat for assistance. (right side of the webpage)
Arizona Job Connection
AZ Department of Education Certification Requirements - teacher certification and more

Wages/Salaries

Resumes