IT Career Research Sites

ISEEK

ISEEK is a Minnesota specific resource. The site provides information in 4 specific areas: Career Exploration, Planning your education, Finding a job, and Growing a business – all specific to Minnesota. You can take skill assessments, find descriptions and videos of hundreds of careers, locate courses and programs that fit your goals, and retrieve data about the job market.
CareerOneStop

CareerOneStop, a nationwide resource, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. CareerOneStop has 6 specific areas that cover Exploring Careers, Education & Training, Resumes & Interviews, Salary & Benefits, Job Search, People and Places to Help. The site offers tools and resources to students, job seekers, career professionals, and businesses.
ONetCenter

ONetCenter is a nationwide resource containing standardized occupation descriptions. ONetCenter offers 4 resources areas: Find Occupations, Skills Search, Crosswalk Search, Tools & Technology Search. You can match your skills to occupations and learn more about industries, occupations, and the job market.
Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is THE place to research hundreds of different types of jobs. Included in each job description is: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job outlook, what workers do on the job, and work environment.
Minnesota Workforce Center System

Workforce Centers are located throughout the metro-area and Minnesota. These Centers offer career counseling, resources, and informative workshops on a variety of career and job search topics. This web site offers information and resources for career planning and training opportunities, as well as job search assistance.