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MCC Career Services

McHenry County College's Career Services can help with:

You can also schedule an appointment for one-on-one career help! Call or send an email to careers@mchenry.edu to set up an appointment.

Location: A254

Phone: 815.455.8566

Links: www.mchenry.edu/careerservices

College Entrance Exams

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Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, This link opens in a new window
Tip: Click Practice Tests & Courses to find career assessment resources, a virtual career library, and practice tests to prepare you for a number of careers.
Reference Solutions This link opens in a new window
Research U.S. businesses, as well as jobs and internships.
Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers This link opens in a new window
The Vocations and Careers Collection provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers full-text access to current and applicable periodicals, from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

Data USA
Government data on salaries, job skills, markets, and industries.
O*NET OnLine
From the U.S. Department of Labor. Search the name of a specific job or click Find Occupation to browse career types. Use their Advanced Search to find a career that matches your existing skills.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS)
From the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes short descriptions of hundreds of careers, required training, potential earnings, growth potential, geographical data, and more.
Wage Data by Area & Occupation
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wage data by area and occupation.
themuse.com
Search jobs and companies.

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