Don’t know what kind of career you are looking for? Thinking about changing careers? COCC's Career Services offers Career Exploration and Planning Workshops every term or students can schedule an individual appointment with our Career Services Coordinator. In addition, COCC offers career and life planning courses each academic term. Check out the class schedule for dates and times.
COCC's Career Services, located in the lower level of the Library, provides a wide variety of information to help you explore your career choices. Computers are available with a number of online resources. The Oregon Career Information System, offers a skills assessment tool to begin the career exploration process. Career services staff are available to discuss your assessment results and assist you with your exploration and decsion making process.
There are a number of variables to consider in the career decision making process. Find out where you are on the decision making continum by answering the questions on this helpful site: http://web.mscc.huji.ac.il/es/cddq/main.html
Other great links:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) The Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) provides economic information to employers, job seekers, students, policy makers, analysts and others.
Job Hunter's Bible This site is designed as a supplement to What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
California Career Planning Guide A comprehensive step-by-step manual to assist you with your career planning process.
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council A regional organization that, among other services, helps job seekers of all ages and experience with a variety of job-seeking services, including education and training.