LibGuides: Career Exploration: Websites & Databases

Websites for Job Profiles, Salaries, & Skills

Databases

screenshot of Career and Job Search Video Results in Films on Demand database

Films on Demand - Career & Job Search Videos

Streaming videos focused on industry insights and workplace skills.

Salem Careers

Guides to careers in automotive, biology, business, hospitality, nursing, psychology, and more.

Screenshot of IBIS World Industry Reports database

IBISWorld Industry Research

Reports for industries and major companies within the United States.

Profession Specific Websites

Business Professionals of America Business Professionals of America is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration, health administration and other related career fields.
American Accounting Association The American Accounting Association promotes accounting education, research and practice. The Association mission is to further the discipline and profession of accounting through education, research and service.
American Management Association The American Management Association (AMA) has been at the forefront of redefining how business professionals think and work for more than 100 years, providing unparalleled development solutions that empower professionals to tackle business challenges with confidence and achieve exceptional performance.
American Marketing Association The American Marketing Association is a professional association for marketing professionals.
International Association of Administrative Professionals Advancing the administrative profession through advocacy and empowerment
National Human Resources Association The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) is focused on advancing the individual career development, planning and leadership of human resource (HR) professionals.
Project Management Institute Helping improve individual & organizational success for project management professionals.
Society for Human Resource Management For all things work, turn to SHRM, the world's largest HR association dedicated to creating better workplaces that work for all.

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) The American Association of Medical Assistants provides the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) AAPC is the world's largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare, with members worldwide working in medical coding , billing, auditing, compliance, clinical documentation improvement, revenue cycle management, and practice management.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists Enhancing Patient Care and Safety Through Education, Research and Advocacy.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the leading voice and authority in health information, wherever it is found. Working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business.
American Academy of PAs (AAPA) American Academy of PAs (AAPA) is the only national professional association that represents all PAs across all medical settings and specialties in all 50 states.
Academy of General Dentistry Website for this professional organization. Gives links to fact sheets and additional sources.
American Academy of Periodontology Professional organization for periodontists.

American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) is the only professional association sharply focused on independent nonfiction writers.
Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is an election-based and invitation-only membership organization for America’s foremost fashion, jewelry, and accessory designers.
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the voice for the nation’s radio and television broadcasters.
National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is dedicated to the advancement of visual journalism for individuals who are working or aspiring towards working in the field of visual journalism.
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the world’s largest non-profit association for professional photographers.
Society of Broadcast Engineers Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering.

Fire Science Online "FireScience.org will help you determine whether a career in fire science is right for you, which of the many fire science or public service career paths to pursue, and what kind of training you’ll need to be successful. We also help you sort through the many training and education options to find ones that that best fit your needs."

American Society of Baking (ASB) American Society of Baking (ASB) brings together individuals in the grain-based food industry for professional development, recognition, education and leadership.
Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) DISCUS is the national trade association representing leading producers and marketers of distilled spirits products in the United States.
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is comprised of food media members, culinary instructors, chefs, restaurateurs, artisan food purveyors, cookbook authors, and more.
National Restaurant Association (NRA) National Restaurant Association (NRA) is the largest food-service trade association in the world.
Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) represents executives in the corporate foodservice and workplace hospitality services.
United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) is committed to creating and maximizing the value of the ‘personal chef’ profession.

Association for Manufacturing Excellence Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is the premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to the journey of continuous improvement and enterprise excellence.
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) is a professional organization with 2,500+ individual and company members working together to improve metal forming and fabricating.
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, serving 19,700 individual members.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science.

ASIS International ASIS International is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets - people, property, and/or information.
Association for Information Systems (AIS) Association for Information Systems (AIS) is a membership-based organization dedicated to the practice and study of information systems.
BICSI BICSI is a professional association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry.
International Game Developers Association (IGDA) International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the world’s largest nonprofit membership organization serving all individuals who create games.

Career Exploration: Websites & Databases

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Websites for Job Profiles, Salaries, & Skills

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

O*NET Online

Career OneStop

Climb the Ladder - Career Paths

Jobs Made Real

PA Career Zone

BLS - State Occupation & Wage Estimates

WolframAlpha - Salaries & Wages

Data USA

Glassdoor

Databases

Films on Demand - Career & Job Search Videos

Salem Careers

IBISWorld Industry Research

Profession Specific Websites