Research Guides: Career Pathways: Career Pathways

Overview

The Mt. SAC Library provides a range of resources to prepare students pursuing careers, and support students in all areas of study. The library has exam preparation materials, career exploration resources, film and article databases, and more!

Find Career Information on the Internet

Read the profiles of the careers that you're interested in. Learn the job duties, the eduation required, salary information, job outlooks, and more.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.
California Labor Market Information Overview
Includes job description, job outlook, wages, qualification requirements, plus additional resources.

Article Databases for Career Research

Article databases can be accessed 24/7 by current Mt.SAC students, faculty and staff. Use your portal username and password for off-campus access.

Here is a list of databases that contain career information -

Career & Technical Education Database This link opens in a new window
Includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for research on careers and vocations, trade and industry, technical resources, and job searching.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Provides job and industry profiles, workplace and job hunting skills, career and industry resources, career news, career interest assessment, and more.
Business Market Research Collection This link opens in a new window
Includes: Hoover’s Company Profiles which covers global public and non-public companies including financials, competitors, and officers; OxResearch which has articles covering regional economic and political developments; US and Worldwide Industry & Market Reports which provides global industries in depth; and Snapshots which are market research overviews on industries and countries. Coverage: 1986 - current