Your Career Development
A self-service guide for career exploration and development for PCC students and staff.
Explore Occupations & Education
Check out these resources to research occupations that might interest you. Learn as much as you can about companies, colleges, majors and educational requirements for any occupation.
Explore Occupations
- Oregon Department of LaborThis is the Oregon Department of Labor website. Find information about jobs and careers in Oregon, current data about job forecasts and hiring trends, find employers and industries in our state, and access occupation and training resources.
- Business OregonBusiness Oregon is the state’s economic development agency. This agency works to create, sustain, and attract businesses to Oregon. On this site, you can learn how Oregon is planning future job opportunities throughout the state.
- GlassdoorGlassdoor is the fastest growing jobs and recruiting site. Glassdoor holds a growing database of over 8 million company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, and more. As you explore careers, learn what others say about potential companies and employers.
- Career OneStop toolkitThis site is sponsored by the US Department of Labor. Visit the Toolkit for the complete collection of CareerOneStop’s tools to research career information, training, or jobs.
- Career videos developed by the US Dept. of Labor.Find videos that describe over 300 careers. You may view Spanish language transcripts of CareerOneStop career videos by selecting Espanol at the top right of this screen. Then select any video from the listed categories. The audio will remain in English.
- What Do You Want to Do For a Living?My Next Move is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Employment & Training Administration. On this site, you can search careers, find industries, plus find specific occupational resources for veterans.
Explore Education
- What Can I Do With This Major...?This site is sponsored by the University of Tennessee. “Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this site will help you connect majors to careers. Learn about the typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with each major….”
- What Can I Do With a Degree In...?This website links to Advising and Career Services at Portland State University. It’s a great resource to learn about career options for various programs of study or majors. Check it out…
- Learn How to BecomeLearnHowToBecome.org began in 2013 with a mission is to help students understand what it takes to land their perfect career, from picking the right school all the way to climbing the company ladder. This site is a comprehensive resource that can guide individuals through each step they need to take to begin, further, or change their career path.
- What College Degrees are Really WorthThis study from Georgetown University breaks down which majors of study result in the highest career earnings.
- A2ZCollegesFounded in 1999, A2ZColleges provides comprehensive information on majors, listings, and rankings of educational institutions all over the world.
- Which PCC programs match your interests?This is a document that you can download from Google Drive. It lists all Career/Technical programs (CTE) programs offered at PCC, organized by career themes (Holland Code).
- Oregon Career PathwaysThis is Oregon’s Career Pathways website; you can see what is offered at your local community college and connect to the courses, skills, and credentials you will need to prepare for a high-demand job. “Jumpstart your career or continue to advance your skills in your chosen career. Wherever you are, community colleges offer a place to take the next step….”
Additional Resources
- Top 10 Online Job Hunting Tipsfrom LinkedIn
- The Ultimate Guide to an Informational InterviewFrom LiveCareer
- GetMyFutureFrom the U.S. Dept. of Labor. A comprehensive informational guide to exploring careers, finishing high school, applying to college, getting work experience, writing a resume, getting a job or job training, and how to work for yourself,
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- Last Updated: Jun 10, 2024 3:00 PM
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Subjects: College & Life Skills