The Opportunity To Explore Different Career Paths

Did you know that over two thirds of the American workforce has a career in a different field than what they studied in school? With so many alternatives out there, it can be hard to see where the next steps are. That's why we've put together this list of four great websites for helping you figure out your next career move.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a great place to start your search for a new job if you're actively looking. They have an extremely comprehensive professional network that's great if you're trying to get your foot in the door of a specific organization. In addition to searching by company, you can also search by industry and location. LinkedIn is free to use and allows you to upload .pdf resumes and connect with people from your university, past employers, and so on.

JobsDB

JobsDB is one of the largest job boards in Asia Pacific. The site has lots of filters for different types of jobs, locations, and even industries. It's a fairly clean, user-friendly site that makes it easy to upload your resume, then search for positions by keywords. With plenty of education options, this is a great way to stay on top of the latest job openings in your field.

Payscale

Payscale is another great site to use if you're looking for a new career move or are trying to figure out which career path is best for you. The site lets you search by location and job title, but also looks at how much money different careers bring in per hour after factoring in benefits and other variables. It differs from other sites by letting you compare more than just base salary but also offers information like the proportion of employees who quit in a given industry, plus more.

Glassdoor

With Glassdoor, you can anonymously leave feedback on companies while also finding jobs that are available within the company. The site has a large database of jobs and reviews, which is helpful if you're looking for information that's not readily available online elsewhere. It's a great way to get an idea of what it's like to work for a company before actually applying for a position there.

About the Author:

Christy Shave is a recent graduate looking to begin her career in the best industry for women in tech. She's long been interested in creating websites and enjoys the interdisciplinary nature of web design. You can find her on Google+.

Posted On: 20 Mar 2012 at 9:16 AM -0600 - Topic: Opportunities for college graduates

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