Career+Preparation

**Links Used In Class**
[|Telecommuting Careers] This site discusses five telecommuting careers that can make you rich. [|Pennsylvania Career Zone] This site is an excellent source as you start your career exploration. [|Pennsylvania Careers in Demand] This site lists the careers that are in demand in Pennsylvania today. [|Pennsylvania Career Guide] This site is an excellent resource for Job Searching. == [|Career Cruising] This site will be used extensively while you are a student at Honesdale High School. [|Occupational Outlook Handbook] This source is provided by the United States Department of Labor. [|Highest Paying Dirtiest Jobs] This site lists the highest paying dirtiest jobs. [|Career Path] This site has interest surveys and information to help you pick a possible career. [|Pennsylvania College of Technology] This site provides YouTube career based videos that are offered at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. [|Degrees that Work Series] This site is provided by the Pennsylvania College of Technology and shows you videos of high priority occupations. [|Work Songs] Here’s a list of some work–related songs that you should find interesting while you plot your job search strategy and write your resume and cover letters. [|Career OneStop] This is a great site to learn more about your career and explore your career pathways. [|Career Research] This is another great site to your career pathways. [|Pennsylvania Work Stats] This site is geared towards providing information about Pennsylvania and its workforce. [|Department of Labor and Industry] This site will direct you to the Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry. [|Career Voyages] This site will lead you to the fastest growing and high demand occupations. [|InterviewStream] This site is where you will practice a virtual interview. [|Fastest Rising Salaries] This site explains the fastest rising salaries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics [|Interviewing] This is a video discussing what to wear to look professional in an interview.

Discussions
Lifestyle - Due Monday, October 10, 2011 (Extra-Credit, 5 Points) Resume - Due Friday, October 28, 2011 (Extra-Credit, 5 Points) Interviewing - Due Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (Extra-Credit, 5 Points)