[Article] “Best existing resources” by Benjamin Todd

This page is no longer kept up to date and we may no longer agree with all of the recommendations. On this page, we list some of the best sources of careers advice and information we've found elsewhere. Basic information on specific career paths Occupational Outlook Handbook from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics The online BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook has profiles on many broad categories of occupation provided by the US government. It's a good place to look to find lists of different occupations when you're just starting to think about your options.

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(00:21) Basic information on specific career paths

(00:26) Occupational Outlook Handbook from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics

(00:55) ONET

(01:21) Prospects

(01:39) In-depth career profiles

(01:43) Wetfeet

(02:15) Vault

(02:42) Careers in business

(02:56) Resources specialising in specific careers

(03:18) General career advice

(03:22) Making Good

(03:36) What color is your parachute

(03:48) How to apply to jobs

(03:52) Ramit Sethi and find your dream job

(04:13) Salary information

(04:29) Salary.com

(05:27) Glassdoor

(05:57) UK Office of National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

(06:13) Other sources of information

(06:17) University careers services

(06:38) Quora

(07:00) Lists of top companies

(07:14) Careers fairs

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First published:
July 10th, 2015

Source:
https://80000hours.org/articles/best-existing-resources

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