Curated OER
Model Letter
In this model letter worksheet, students review the best format to contact their musical career mentors as they follow the format provided.
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Monster: Job Descriptions
What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a common question asked of students. This site, sponsored by Monster.com, reviews careers open to those entering the job market. Includes a description of the job, skills and education...
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Geology Careers
Find out the requirements and job description of some careers in geology.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Science Careers: Marriage and Family Therapist
Read this Science Buddies career profile about the marriage and family therapist. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a marriage and family therapist, as well as the education and job description....
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Securities, Commodities, Financial Service Sales
Information on various fields of financial services. Read about the job description, education, working conditions, job outlook, wages, and much more.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Miner
Complete description of a career as a miner, including duties, physical and educational requirements, job outlook and wages. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Water and Soil Engineer
A New Zealand-based website that offers basic information about a water and soil engineer, including a job description, working conditions, job market, and how to enter the job.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Forestry, Conservation, and Logging Occupations
Complete description of careers in logging, including loggers, fallers, buckers, equipment operators, choke setters and riggers, sorters, log graders and scalers, and others who work in the wood harvesting occupations. Page contains...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Food Scientist or Technologist
The role of food scientist or food technoloigst affects us all. Read about the responsibilities of the food scientist to ensure food safety in its production and processing. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Emergency Management Specialist
During natural or man-made emergencies, someone needs to be in charge of directing the assistance. That's where an emergency management specialist is called upon. Read about all the skills necessary for this career. This Science Buddies...
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Microbiologist
Kiwi Careers offers an informative but short description including duties for a microbiologist.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Lodging Managers
Great site to find detailed information on becoming a lodging manager. Everything about the job is presented on this site - the job description, the facts, education needed, as well as various links.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Careers in Geoscience [Pdf]
Looks at the career possibilities in the field of geoscience. Includes quotes from professionals, a definition of geoscience, a description of job environments, and lists of different career paths a geoscientist can take.
Other
O*net (Occupational Info Network) Knowledge Site
O*NET, replacement for the US Dictionary of Occupational Titles as well as the Directory of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Job Outlook, provides "Information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Programmers
An indepth look into a career as a computer programmer. Offers job outlook, education and training, job description and much more.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Biological Technician
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a biological technician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Dietitian or Nutritionist
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a dietician, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Sociologist
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a sociologist, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector
We all expect that the food we eat is safe. Agricultural inspectors are the ones who check food processors, farms, and businesses to assure that they are following the governmental regulations that protect our food safety. This Science...
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Metallurgist
This site contains information on becoming a Metallurgist in New Zealand. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
See hundreds of featured career profiles. Find out for each occupation a description of the job, typical work environment, how to prepare for that career, salary range, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Financial Managers
Description of the education, experience, and skills that a financial manager needs. Includes job duties, working conditions, earnings and job outlook.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreation and Fitness Workers
This U.S. Department of Labor site defines the careers of recreation and fitness workers. Includes descriptions of the job, employment info, training, and more.