Research
Information to help review personal preferences and detailed knowledge on industries and employers.
Searching for a job can be overwhelming, but research can help you focus your search and ultimately land the job you are looking for. Industry and occupational research can tell you where there are opportunities, and the salary you can expect. Another helpful tool is career assessment, which can help clarify which types of jobs are best suited to your experience, interests, and temperament. Utilizing profiles of potential companies and occupational information can help you choose which job postings and opportunities to respond to. The information below can get you started on researching your next job.
NYC Workforce1
Small Business Services’ exclusive job information site provides job search and matching services in all five boroughs. On site at the Workforce1 Career Centers you can access information on in-person classes and workshops covering resume preparation, interviewing, and job etiquette.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/home/home.shtml
CareerOneStop
Browse key information on employment, career and education transitions, job relocation, salaries and benefits across industries.
http://www.careeronestop.org/
O*Net
O*Net’s comprehensive online occupational database provides information on attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations. The site also includes a Career Exploration Tool to help you assess your strengths and interests.
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Hoovers
Browse up-to-date information on industries, as well as companies' background information and current financial performance.
http://hoovers.com/free/
Manta
Manta provides profiles on small-and mid-sized businesses world-wide using information from Dun & Bradstreet, Moody’s and other sources.
http://www.manta.com/
The Career Project
The Career Project is an interactive career research tool that allows you a personal and uncensored look into thousands of real careers and jobs through the eyes of the people who have them. You can also connect to a wide-variety of career resources, or take advantage of the "Ask Me" feature which allows you to directly submit questions to mentors in occupations of interest.
http://www.thecareerproject.org
CareerJournal
Careerjournal.com draws on the reporting and commentary of The Wall Street Journal, providing proprietary information on issues ranging from job seeking, salaries to work and personal life balance.
http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html
SalaryScout
Here you can search salaries for specific positions worldwide using the site’s crowd-sourced data on pay and benefits.
http://www.salaryscout.com/
MBA.com CareerLeader
This is a fee-based assessment tool to help you decide on a career path. It has been endorsed by the Graduate Management Admissions Council, the association of U.S. business schools.
http://www.mba.com/mba/WhyBSchool/5StepstoaGraduateBusinessDegree/StartSmart-SelfAssess/CareerLeader.htm
MAPP Career Assessment
MAPP’s proprietary test, which can be helpful if you are looking for a change in your career.
http://www.assessment.com/
CareerMaze
CareerMaze’s proprietary test, which can help you determine your job strengths and values.
http://www.careermaze.com/
NYS Department of Labor
The New York State Department of Labor and Workforce New York provide tools to find your next job or another job. Whether it is the New York Job Bank, job posting sites or the one-stop system; it provides assistance for your first and future steps.
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/careerservices/careerservicesindex.shtm
New York Public Library's Job Search Central
You may access a wealth of information from Job Search Central
at the Science, Industry and Business Library. Browse through materials on different careers, job search strategies, and be sure to check out local events, and information on job skills training and management programs, and directories of potential employers
http://www.nypl.org/services/jobs/
“Green Jobs” - Heldrich Research Brief
As the United States embarks on its journey toward a clean energy economy, the buzz about the promise of “green jobs” has gained momentum among politicians, media, community organizers, educators, and workforce development stakeholders. This research brief identifies the types of jobs and skills that will be in demand in this green future and the factors that are driving the new energy economy and the growth of its workforce. Finally, this research brief considers strategies for building competitive, flexible workforce systems that can respond to emerging employer needs and highlights best practices occurring around the nation.
http://www.heldrich.rutgers.edu/uploadedFiles/Publications/Heldrich%20Center_Green%20Jobs%20Brief.pdf
Green Jobs Presentation
"Green Jobs" Presentation by The New York City Workforce Investment Board. The presentation imparts information regarding New York City's most promising "Green Sectors" and in-demand "Green" occupations.It also provides links to useful online Green Job resorces.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wib/downloads/pdf/green_jobs_presentation_bmcc.pdf
Occupational Outlooks for the Green Sector
This document by The New York City Workforce Investment Board provides list of occupations and 2006-2016 occupational Outlooks in selected NYC Green Sectors like Renewable Energy Generation, Transportation, Energy Efficiency, Green Construction, Recycling & Waste Reduction, Manufacturing, etc.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wib/downloads/pdf/green_occupations_handout_bmcc.pdf
New and Emerging Green Occupations
This document by The New York City Workforce Investment Board provides list of emerging green occupations in selected NYC Green Sectors like Renewable Energy Generation, Transportation, Energy Efficiency, Green Construction, Recycling & Waste Reduction and Manufacturing.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wib/downloads/pdf/green_handout3b.pdf
Clean Edge Reports
Clean Edge Report is the premier source for clean–tech periodic reports for job seekers, employers, innovators and investors. Some of these periodic reports are free, others are available by subscription.
http://www.cleanedge.com/reports/