Here are a few resources suggested by Professor Palomares that are great places to begin your research:

When using the websites below, it's best to start with only 1-3 keywords. 

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • This website will be useful for exploring specific job duties, salary, education, and working conditions. 
• O*Net Online
  • This website will be useful in exploring job duties, salary, working conditions, and personal interests. 
• Assist
  • This website will be useful to go in depth on required classes for your particular major field. 
• Eureka
  • This website will help identify your personal interests, strengths, values, and skills.

OneSearch is really what it's name implies, one place to search for many different kinds of sources, including; books, eBooks, academic articles, news articles, videos, and more!

OneSearch Search Tips:

• 2-5 keywords often works well
• Take advantage of the filters on the left of your results list
• Change the keywords in your searches - think synonyms!
  • Example: job, career, profession, occupation, vocation, etc. 
• It may be helpful to add the phrase "vocation"  or "career" to your search. 

Selecting Keywords for Your Search

Example Topics: What are the typical working conditions for new nursing graduates? 

Example Searches

Good: working conditions nurse

Good: work environment nurse

Not so good: typical working conditions new nurse