GSU Library Research Guides: Career Planning Resources: Career Planning Resources

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Database

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A database for lifelong career exploration education and planning. Helps with finding apprenticeships, internships and more.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Provides career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the current decade.

Georgia Outlook Information
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) collects, analyzes, and publishes a wide array of information about the state’s labor market. This information provides a snapshot of Georgia’s economy, job market, businesses, and its workforce.

Get Occupational Trends
Occupational information and outlook for Georgia.

Find Industry Data
Industry outlook for Georgia and workforce investment areas.

Search Occupational Wages
Wage information statewide or by area.

Obtain Economic Information
Statistical data showing general trends in the economy.

View Workforce Information
Labor force information and conditions in Georgia.

Vocational and Technical Education Databases

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The definitive source for vocational information including computer science, engineering, healthcare, building trades, and others.
Vocational & Career Collection This link opens in a new window
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Meeting a wide variety of vocational and technical research needs, this collection provides full text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals.

University Career Services

University Career Services
University Career Services provides a spectrum of personal and professional development services to support students in their college-to-career journeys.

Networking Opportunities

It is never too early to begin networking with peers and professionals in your chosen field. Peruse the events calendar of your department or school for networking opportunities such as conferences, webinars, etc. Also consider joining one of the professional organizations for your major. Most organizations have a student discount price for membership.

University Events

University Calendar
University Career Events
Job fairs, professional headshots, interviewing skills, job search and networking
Co-op & Internship
Gain valuable experience. Figure out your career path. Apply the skills you’ve learned in school to a professional setting.

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Andrew Young School News and Events
Economic Forecasting Conference
Rajeev Dhawan delivers his keynote presentation on the economic outlook of the United States, Georgia and the Atlanta Metro Region.

School of Arts

School of Film, Media, Theatre
School of Music Events
RoleCall
The Roll call database is used to cast and staff film and theatre projects at Georgia State and other outside projects.