It’s National Handwriting Analysis Week! Ever considered a handwriting analysis career with the FBI? This week’s database highlight, Career Cruising [1], is built for anyone looking to go into a career. The database not only includes general career information but job descriptions, working conditions, typical earnings, and interviews with people in the field. For careers requiring a college education, users can utilize the Education and Financial Aid sections. The job search is powered by Indeed.com and includes help with resumes, letter writing, and interviewing.

Career Cruising is a self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in school, career and life. – from the vendor

This week’s open site is Occupational Outlook [2] from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics [3].  Using gathered statistics, Occupational Outlook [2] provides information for hundreds of occupations. Search or browse occupations by pay, education, even growth rate.

Action Steps

• Using Career Cruising [1], look up what you wanted to be as a kid. What level of education would you need?

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• Using the Career Selector in Career Cruising [1], find out what a good job match would be. Were the results what you expected?

Metro notepads for all respondents!