Maybe you've decided that your present career isn't all that you thought it would be. Or maybe you need more of a challenge, or a job that keeps you closer to home. In any event, you can research various careers as well as actively job hunt over the Internet.

We'll begin at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 1998-1999 Occupational Outlook Handbook. Simply perform a search for the career in which you're interested, and the OOH will present you with a detailed analysis of that career, complete with educational requirements, job duties, salary guidelines, and the job's outlook for the future.

At Career Magazine, you can read articles such as how to become a leader or how to create a resume for the career you want. Or, search through their database to learn what jobs are available. You can post your own resume online or participate in a career forum. Be sure to look over their Career-Related Links--it's quite a list!

What about a site that offers over 200 free cover letters? At CareerLab, you can learn how to write a great cover letter, or you can use any of their cover letters . . . for free!

Ohio State University offers an impressive website for exploring business careers. At the Business Job Finder, you can learn about careers in areas such as corporate finance, commercial banking, or management consulting. In any of the career categories, you're presented with information on the skills required for the job, the potential salary, and trends for the future.

At Career Exploration Links, you can search their database of over 700 links to find career information in the government, agriculture, computer science, media, and much more.

The Princeton Review's Career Find-O-Rama is supposed to be the most complete career database on the Web. For each career, you'll find a career profile, learn how you can get a job in the field, discover the quality of life in that career choice, and much more.

Would you like to take a self-assessment test to see what career might be right for you? At the Career Development Manual offered by the University of Waterloo, you can walk through their self-assessment test by considering your personality and attitudes, your skills and achievements, your knowledge and learning style, and your values, interests, and entrepreneurism.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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