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Videos of Professionals in Various Careers

Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight Series from Films on Demand
In this series of video interviews with professionals across multiple industries, viewers get an account from working professionals on topics such as: education and certification requirements, general workplace atmosphere, a typical day on the job, industry-specific challenges, what the future holds, and more.
CFNC Career Videos
Watch short videos showing what it's like to work in various jobs from the College Foundation of NC website.
Nursing
This informational video highlights the most common types of nurses, education and exam requirements.
Criminal Justice
This informational video highlights many job opportunities in criminal justice. Examples include local and state police officers, bodyguards, FBI agents, parole officers and detectives.

These websites are particularly useful for your portfolio assignment and for writing your career summary.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook
One of the best career resources available, compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entries include a description of jobs, training and education needed, potential earnings, expected job prospects, working conditions, and more!
O*Net Resource Center
O*NET is a valuable interactive tool for exploring and searching occupations. It features detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, students, researchers, and more!
Career One Stop
This site contains helpful career management resources for job seekers and career explorers.

Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile)
Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career.
Cypress Resume
Easy-to-use résumé building tool with a built-in writing process and automatic formatting.
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education is the definitive source for vocational information. Subject areas include Computing, Building Trades, Automotive, Business, Public Safety, and more.

Durham Tech Career Center
Career Services offers individualized counseling, workshops, interest inventories, and career resources to Durham Tech students and alumni.
Durham Tech Career Services
Career Services offers individualized counseling, workshops, and career resources to Durham Tech students and alumni.
Workforce Development
Human Resources Development (HRD) courses provide skills assessment, employment skills training, and career development and enhancement. The courses are offered in short sessions to equip you with the knowledge, values, and practical skills essential to applying for, keeping, and advancing in your job.

College Foundation of North Carolina-Plan for a Career Resources
This site has excellent resources to help you learn about yourself, determine your interests, skills, and work values, explore careers, discover North Carolina's fastest growing occupations, and more!

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center provides job and industry profiles, job hunting and workplace skills, and career exploration and industry resources. Videos present career information on specific jobs, industries, and skills. Sample résumés and cover letters are also included.