Career Voyages Main Banner
You Are Here HOME > Students > How to Qualify for and Get a Job  
High Growth Industries
Other Stuff
What's New
Other In-Demand Occupations
Careers Videos
Career Compass
Links
Document Library
InDemand Magazine
O*NET Tools and Technology
Get the Adobe Acrobat Reader
Get the Real Player Plug-In
Get the Windows Media Player Plug-In
Students - copyright © Parents Career Changers Career Advisors
 
How to Qualify for and Get a Job

How to Qualify for and Get a Job
Espanol | Print Version Espanol Print Version
 
 
  Students Links
 
  Video Tutorial

Shaking Hands - Copyright © Justin NavarroLeave no road unexplored. Preparation, persistence, and enthusiasm are important to finding a job. Education and training also play a vital role. Remember:

the more you learn, the more you can earn.

If you're still in school, the first step is to complete a good course of study. It should give you the knowledge and skills needed to get started. It should also get you ready for any future education you might pursue.

Section Divider

How Do I Get Started?


  • If you're in high school, learn about Career Clusters. They might help you determine the best course of study.
  • If you're currently in a community college or four-year college, you will want to know what knowledge, skills, and abilities are in demand with employers. Choose any of our featured industries on the left side of your screen. Then choose an occupation from the list. You can then learn what is required for that occupation as well as the employment and wage trends in most states.
  • Finally, you can find a great selection of jobs at individual state job banks by clicking here.
  • To learn about how additional education can pay in specific high growth industries and in specific sectors of those industries, try the ACRN Education Pays Tool:
ACRN - America's Career Resource Network
How Education Pays Tool
Find out how education and training pay off for high growth careers. For each high growth career cluster and pathway, there are two charts. The first shows how education relates to employment in that area, and the second shows how education relates to earnings.

Section Divider

I Would Like Some Personal Assistance. Where Can I Go?


There is a lot to consider when job hunting. It's helpful to talk with someone who can help guide you in the right direction. Your local One-Stop Career Center has counselors ready to help you make the right career decisions. Find a local One-Stop Career Center in your area or call our Toll-Free Help Line for help with employment and training questions.

View One-Stop Career Centers in Your Area
  OR     
CareerOneStop
1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627)
or
TTY 1-877-889-5627
students Menu - All Images Copyright © Where to Start? Image Copyright © Justin Navarro Which Industries are Growing? How to Qualify for and Get a Job Image Copyright © Justin Navarro Does Education Pay? How to Pay

Top of Page


 
Apprenticeships Community Colleges Four Year Colleges Certifications Other Options
 
The White House - President George W. Bush [*]Home | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy & Security | Link To Us | Submit a Link
   Site Map | Promotional Materials | Partnerships | Freedom of Information Act
1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627); TTY 1-877-889-5627

The U.S. government's official web portal.
cgi.HTTP_REFERER: http://careervoyages.gov/students-main.cfm, session.displaytopsectionyesno: 1yes2 Career Voyages - Brighter Future, Better Pay, Good Jobs Link to Department of Labor Link to Department of Education