Links for Career Changers

The following sites are directed to people who have decided that perhaps it is time for a career change or career advancement. They offer counseling, as well as information about companies and industries. Also there are a number of links to Educational facilities for those interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills.

Career Information

• Resumes for Professionals
  If only resumes could talk, they might engage in interesting and insightful conversations with employers. But they can't talk ­ only communicate clues to future performance that get talked about in job interviews.
• Salary.Com
  Everything relating to salary and compensation, including "The Salary Wizard" that calculates salaries based on job title and geographic location.
• WetFeet.Com
  A source for well-balanced information that can help you to make better career decisions. The WetFeet Network provides information on companies, careers, and industries that job seekers use throughout their careers to make smarter career decisions. WetFeet also offers resources on everything from negotiating a raise to writing better cover letters.

Training and Education

• Adult Student Center
  Adult Student Center, your resource for information and guidance on returning to college. Read and contribute stories, information, and support in the Adult Student Forum.
• Department of Education - Office of Vocational and Adult Learning (OVAE)
  OVAE offers programs and activities to help you obtain the knowledge and skills they need for successful careers and productive lives. On this site, you will find useful information about programs, grants, and events related to adult education and vocational education; school-to-work; high school reform; community colleges; correctional education; tribal colleges and universities; community technology centers; empowerment zones and enterprise communities; and teacher development activities.
• Merit Education
  The Internet's premier career education and online degree portal for working adults and aspiring professionals. Find hundreds of accredited academic institutions and career schools offering job-specific career training, certifications and advanced education that will prepare you to succeed in your chosen career field.
• University Continuing Education Association
  Since its inception, the University Continuing Education Association has been committed to making higher education available to everyone, as well as to ensure that programs and services address societal needs and economic trends.