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Career Research: Resources for Exploring Careers

Learn about different careers for your informative speech.

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What Source Type Should I Select In NoodleTools?

Career OneStop: Select Website then Webpage
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Select Website then Webpage
SchooLinks: Select Database then Original Content in Database
LearningExpress College and Career Accelerator: Select Database then Original Content in Database

Source #1: Career OneStop

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Source #2: Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational Outlook Handbook An excellent career resource compiled by the United States Department of Labor. A guide to hundreds of occupations. To cite this source in NoodleTools, choose website, then web page.

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Source #3: SchooLinks

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Source #4: (OPTIONAL) LearningExpress College and Career Accelerator

LearningExpress College and Career Accelerator This link opens in a new window Find information on colleges, careers, interest surveys, and other tools. (Provided through the office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library with EBSCO group)

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