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UT Career Exploration Center
Although technically not an online resource, if you're a currently enrolled UT student, this is the first place you should contact. Professional career counselors will help you clarify your goals, explore personal concerns, and develop a plan of action. The CEC also offers free and low cost career assessments

Vault Career Library
Provides industry, job, and career information as well as job listings. Contact FACS for the password.

What Color is Your Parachute? Tests & Advice
If you only look at one self-assessment site, this is the place to look. Be sure to read "The Seven Rules About Taking Career Tests" before doing any career assessment--online or off.

O*NET Online
O*NET OnLine was developed for the US Department of Labor to be a comprehensive site for career exploration. It's one of the DOL's better efforts. New features are added regularly.

National Career Development Association
From the site index click "Job Seekers and Consumers" in the left frame. Then click "Internet Sites for Career Planning."

Wet Feet
Contains links to the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and the MAPP test, as well as self-assessment articles.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook
This Federal government publication contains job descriptions, salary, job outlook, and educational requirements on over 200 occupations including: Actors, Producers, Directors; Archivists, Curators, and Museum technicians; Artists and Related Workers; College and University Faculty; Dancers and Choreographers; Designers; Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers; Photographers.

HRC WorkNet
HRC WorkNet, an online resource maintained by the Human Rights Campaign, is a national source of information on workplace policies and laws surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity. Job seekers can use HRC WorkNet data to do research on prospective employers by name, policy type, geographic region, or industry.

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