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America's Career InfoNet (ACINet)
Presents "information about employment trends, typical wages, job training requirements, state profiles and more," sponsored by the US Department of Labor. Includes links to free online assessments and tests
America's Job Bank
"Job seekers can post their resumes.... Employers can post job listings in the nation's largest online labor exchange," sponsored by the US Department of Labor.
Career Center at Boise State University
The Center provides career counseling and testing for Boise State University students & alumni. Read about DISCOVER, a powerful tool for career exploration and development; it requires a password which can be obtained from a Center counselor. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can also administered for a nominal fee.
CareerVoyages
"This web site is the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to provide information on high-growth demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs."
Idaho Labor Market Information
The Local Employment Dynamics (LED) program available at this site provides quarterly 2001-04 county/metro data on employment and wages in different industries by age and gender. Users can customize reports. The site lists access to the same type of data for other states. And Idaho Commerce & Labor online labor market publications are also available.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
"Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations."
O*NET
An entry into government terminology for jobs/careers, plus a fair amount of information about those careers.
The Riley Guide
"The Riley Guide introduces you to the online job search, listing many online sites and services that are useful for your job search." Under "Before Your Search" is a section about self-assessment resources with many links to free online assessments.