Career & Work

The following sites have information regarding career and work which you may find useful. These sites are not related to RethinkingRetirement.com and are provided for your convenience but do not constitute an endorsement.

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) provides a number of online tools for self-exploration including an interest profiler, an abilities profiler and a work importance profiler. O*NET is under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) through a grant to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on hundreds of different jobs including the training and education needed, expected earnings and the prospective demand for each job.

Career One Stop is sponsored by US Department of Labor and provides information for job seekers, businesses and career professionals.

New From Career One Stop! - www.MySkillsMyFuture.orgconnects the skills you already have to potential new careers.

The Career Guide to Industries from the U.S Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on dozens of different industries including the occupations available within each industry, advancement opportunities and the job market for each industry within each state.

Human Capital vs. Financial Capital

It’s been said the financial markets don’t like uncertainty. But one thing that is certain is that with the market declines of the past decade or so many people have seen their planned retirement dates pushed further and further into the future...