Guides: Career Research: Start Finding Your Dream Job: Career Research Resources

Self-Assessments: What are you interested in?

Princeton Career Quiz
A 24-item quiz, based on the Birkman Method, will lead you to a list of possible careers & information about them.
O*NET Interest Profiler
The O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.
O*NET OnLine
Allows you to explore careers based on skills, or locating the fastest growing jobs.
Vault Professions
Vault's career page allows you to research top industries and careers within them.

IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Market and industry research reports with key statistics, industry conditions, market share, industry performance, market drivers, key success factors, and revenue forecasts for each US industry. This database is only available to current Pepperdine students, faculty, and staff.
Mintel This link opens in a new window
Market research and industry reports with market share, consumer profiles, forecasting, driving forces, and distribution methods. This database is only available to current Pepperdine students, faculty, and staff.

Indeed Company Research
This resource provides reviews of workplaces at many companies.
Vault Company Rankings
Vault contains rankings of the best companies to work for by specific industries.

Teleport
Teleport allows you to compare cities by cost of living, weather, population size, and more in order to move to your dream city.
Esri: Know Your Neighborhood
Enter a ZIP code to unlock information about the populations in your neighborhood, including common behaviors, spending habits, and disposable income.
County and City Data Books
The United States Census has holdings of the County and City Data Books covering the years 1997-98, 2000, 2006, 2007, and 2010. These books consist of several datasets that include economic, demographic, governmental, and electoral data. Choose the Data Books link from the list of documents.

Purdue OWL: Resumes & CVs
These OWL resources will help you compose effective résumés and curricula vitae (or CVs) for your job search.
Purdue OWL: Job Search Letters
These OWL resources will help you write job application letters, thank you and follow up letters, as well as effective acceptance and rejection letters.

Knock em Dead Job Interview by Martin Yate
ISBN: 9780983973454
With no filler and never a word wasted, Knock 'em Dead Job Interview shows you how to turn job interviews into job offers and paychecks, increasing your professional success and financial stability.
Get That Job: Interviews by Bloomsbury
ISBN: 9781472993304
The ultimate guide to preparing for the interview process, maintaining focus, handling difficult questions, and maximizing your chances of landing that dream job.

Linkedin Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a professional development resource available to all current faculty, staff, and students and offers access to an extensive collection of online courses taught by instructors with real-world experience.