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A career is a course of successive situations that make up some activity. One can have a sporting career or a musical career, but most frequently "career" in the 21st century references a workinging existence: the series of jobs or positions by which one earns one's bread.

In the relatively static societies before modernism, many workers would often inherit or take up a single lifelong position (a place or role) in the workforce, and the concept an unfolding career had little or no meaning. With the spread during the Enlightenment of the idea of progress and of the habits of individualist self-betterment, careers became possible, if not expected.

Career counseling advisors assess your interests, personality, values and skills, help you to explore career options and research graduate and professional schools.

Career counseling is the One-on-one or group professional assistance in exploration and decision making tasks related to choosing a major/occupation, transitions into the world of work or further professional training. The field is vast and includes Career Placement, Career Planning , Learning Strategies, Student Development.

By the late 20th century a plethora of choices (especially in the range of potential occupations) and more widespread education had allowed it to become fashionable to plan (or design) a career: in this respect the careers of the career counsellor and of the career advisor have grown up.

For a pre-modernist "career" structure, compare cursus honorum.

See also: career development, career management

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Career Currents
Offers daily career news and various career resources, including free e-zines.
http://careercurrents.com

BestJobsUSA.com
An employment web site providing resources, tools and information for career advancement.
http://www.bestjobsusa.com/

Land That Job
Career resource center with listing of links to job listings, business opportunities, and student sites.
http://landjob.com/careers.html

Kaleidoscopic
Careers services and graduate opportunities for Black and Asian students, including advice, industry articles, jobs, and chat rooms.
http://www.kaleidoscopic.co.uk/

Careers In Business
Providing career resources for professionals in business, finance and accounting.
http://www.businessjobfinder.com/

Ask The Headhunter
Column written by a headhunter with advice for job seekers, career changers and potential headhunters.
http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/

JobHuntersBible.com
Richard Bolles, the author of "What Color is Your Parachute," oversees this site. He includes links on jobs, resumes, research and counseling.
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/index.html

Job Choices Online
Magazine targeted to students and recent graduates. Practical advice, articles and Q&A sections. Links to job listings, career fairs and company and government resources.
http://www.jobweb.org/jconline/

Career Cruise
An ASP that supports large, medium and small enterprise with a one-stop-shop for talent resources - one that covers search, assessment and development.
http://careercruise.com/

Riley Guide
Margaret Riley Dikel has written one of the first Internet career guides. Sections run the gamut of career issues from self assessment through salary information.
http://www.rileyguide.com/

Career Cruising
Interactive career guide featuring multimedia interviews with real people in every career, in-depth occupational profiles and comprehensive information on colleges and universities.
http://www.careercruising.com

Fabjob.com
Advice from articles, or order a fabjob e-book to find out how to have the career of your dreams.
http://www.fabjob.com

Workplace Moxie
Information, ideas, resources and secrets to better your professional and personal skills.
http://www.workplacemoxie.com

Career Consulting Corner
Provides career assessments, interviewing tips, resume writing and procedures, cover letter examples, job search information,career products, articles, job bank and resume bank.
http://www.careercc.com

International Career Agency
Articles from Career Magazine, CVs and Jobs database, and career forums.
http://www.careerbegin.com

Careers In Business
Information on key careers in business such as investment banking, consulting and marketing.
http://www.careers-in-business.com/

6 Figure Jobs
Site for experienced professionals to seek and be sought for high paying executive positions. All jobs over $100,000.
http://www.6Figurejobs.com

Seeking Success
Resume generator, career tools and articles to help find and get the right job. Industry research and association links. Professional writing and reference checking services offered.
http://www.seekingsuccess.com

Careerbuzz.com
Providing current job postings from companies throughout America as well as daily career articles and links to other related sites.
http://www.careerbuzz.com/

CareerGenie.com
A source for job placement, career information, and support services. Counseling, advise and resume assistance available.
http://www.careergenie.com

eProNet
The exclusive online recruiting and career management network for alumni of 20 universities.
http://www.epronet.com/

Internet Career Connection
Comprehensive career guidance resource center: extensive career advice; career-related searchable databases, career guidance professionals, company profiles, recruiters; and a Career Bookstore.
http://www.iccweb.com/

U.S. State Department
The US Department of State has rewarding career opportunities as a Foreign Service Officer; representing America throughout the world.
http://www.foreignservicecareers.gov/

Working Careers
Provides access to information, advice and services regarding career management and counselling.
http://www.workingcareers.com/home.php

Firefighter testing.com
Will give you the information needed to become a career firefighter. Tells you who is testing, when they are testing, and how to pass the different parts of that very diffacult test.
http://firefightertesting.com/

Votech
Information about all stages of careers and including information about specific occupations, job opportunity, outlook, and salaries.
http://votech.about.com/library/blinfo/bltoc_career.htm

Careerperfect.com
Career, job, interviewing and resume advice, salary surveys and negotiation.
http://www.CareerPerfect.com/

Diversified Communications Group
Providing information on issues affecting diversity management in the workplace, particularly as it relates to minority professionals.
http://www.idcg.net/

Career Pro News
Daily news and information for career development professionals, educators, career planners or anyone making a transition.
http://careerpronews.com

Vault.com
The workplace network, providing career advancement tools for professionals, including company and industry research, online skills training, real-time company and industry specific news and message boards.
http://www.vault.com/

LucasCareers
Career opportunities for separating US military service members and veterans.
http://military.lucascareers.com/

College grad job hunter
Career web site for entry level job search for college students and recent grads. Provides information on resumes, networking, jobs, employers, interviewing.
http://www.collegegrad.com/

Equal Opportunity Publications
Find employment issues and stats concerning ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Includes links to jobs and employers.
http://www.eop.com/

WorkingWoman.com
Redefines the way business is conducted by centralizing best-of-class tools, applications, knowledge, and industry connections, enabling businesswomen to succeed in their careers and business endeavors.
http://www.workingwoman.com/

Focus Planning System
Selling a career and education planning system for use by students, job changers, or persons returning to the workplace and retirement planners seeking new career options.
http://www.focuscareer.com/

Army Pay
Links, resources and an FAQ section pertaining to military careers.
http://www.armypay.com/

Career Know-How
Offers career advice and job strategies for today's workplace. Find sample resumes, tips on writing resumes, and get help from a career coach.
http://www.careerknowhow.com/

Pep Jobs
Providing career planning.
http://www.pepjobs.com/

Careers Research Forum
Offering expertise in organisational and career development. Provides members with studies, benchmarking and workshops on HR and people management challenges.
http://www.crforum.co.uk/

Career Services
College of human ecology of Minnesota department of career services. Students from any college will find these links and information useful.
http://www.che.umn.edu/career/

Military Transition Times
National employment magazine distributed on U.S. Military bases around the world to personnel leaving the armed forces seeking civilian jobs.
http://www.militarytransitiontimes.com/

Career Web
Post resume, search for employment by locale, gain career advice and take an inventory of personal career readiness.
http://www.employmentguide.com/

Richard Clark and Associates
National job board. Includes job openings and opportunity for applicants to post their resumes.
http://www.diversityrecruiting.com/

iVillage Career Channel
Career site for job seekers and at all levels. Provides expert information and answers to common job search questions.
http://www.ivillage.com/work

Jobs 411
Employment information offered in books and business kits .
http://bestcareers4u.homestead.com/index.html

Montgomery Works
Jobseekers and employers can find information on partners, the services offered through the one-stop, training and workshops, career links and other useful resources.
http://www.montgomeryworks.net/

Netscape Career Center
Career advice and resources. Career-decision quiz, asks questions about salary expectations, skills and suggests occupations.
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/careers/default.jsp

Princeton Review Online
Brush up your résumé. Handling telephone interviews. Writing a knockout cover letter. Organizing your job search.
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/default.asp

Votech Career Interest Chats
Scheduled chats for various career subjects. Part of the About.com network.
http://votech.about.com/

The Economist
Providing career guidance, personalised advice and job postings for senior international business executives.
http://www.economist.com/careers

College Career Center
Providing college students and recent college graduates with links, articles, and helpful tips on landing their dream job.
http://www.schmidty.com/diane

Blue Steps
Senior Executives submit profile and resume into an exclusive database accessed only by member consultants at global retained executive search firms filling senior level positions worldwide.
http://www.bluesteps.com/

CreativeBusinessDesigns
Career information in temporary employment for full or part time positions. All job candidates: downsized, retired, laid off, students or career change.
http://www.businessdesigns.com/

WorkStrategies.com
Practical tips for managing your career and gaining control of your work life. Great information about the pet peeves of recruiters and what to do when you get laid off.
http://workstrategies.com/

CareerJournal
Offering articles, salary comparisons, a job listings search and career advice.
http://www.careerjournal.com/

The Heart & Soul
A resource for executive jobs, professional resumes, and capital for start-ups.
http://www.ehscc.com

Advancing Into
Free Downloads, Links, and Advice about Temp, Contract, and Consulting Jobs.
http://www.advancing.ws

Career Magazine
Job listings, resumes, articles, employer profiles and discussion groups.
http://www.CareerMag.com/

Eriss.com
Provider of workforce intelligence for job seekers and employers.
http://www.eriss.com/

People One
Career consulting company offering resume data base and job posting.
http://www.people-one.com/

Job Seeker News
Free career newsletter offering tips on job hunting, resume writing, and career resources.
http://www.jobseekernews.com/

International Career Development Library
A free, online collection of full text resources for counselors, educators, workforce development personnel.
http://icdl.uncg.edu/

The Couch Potato's Career Guide
Short bits of career advice based on television shows, movies and pop culture. Columns are by Dave Murphy, a nationally syndicated career columnist.
http://couchpotatoguide.com/

Careermanager
An online career counseling service.
http://www.careermanager.co.za/

Perfect Resume
Perfect Resume provides tips on creating resumes, resume templates, and excellent job sites.
http://www.homestead.com/perfectresume/

Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Publication for career guidance professionals, job seekers, and students. Includes employment projections from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm

ResourceCenter.com
is a career site dedicated to providing visitors with useful information from all industries during their career search.
http://www.resourcecenter.com/

Arthur's Job Base
A reviewed list of employment and job resources available on the world wide web.
http://www.ajb.com/

How to Get a Job
Basic description of a work search process designed to help an individual find a job in the shortest period of time.
http://www.angelfire.com/nj/counseling/50cents.html

The People Link
The newsletter for employers and employees with advice on jobs, careers and recruitment.
http://www.thepeoplelink.com/newsletter.htm

Aboutmyjob.com
Searchable collection of job stories detailing how people feel about their job and career choices.
http://www.aboutmyjob.com/

Career Bookmarks
An interactive career and job search gateway that brings together Internet and library resources in a well-organized, easy-to-use manner.
http://careerbookmarks.tpl.toronto.on.ca/

Careers For Latinos
Offer career development programs for latino employee and latino recruitment/retention programs for employers.
http://www.CareersForLatinos.com/



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