Exploration and Research

Career Exploration & Research Tools

Pure Michigan Talent Connect

• An online marketplace connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers. Serves as a central hub linking all public and private stakeholders who support Michigan’s workforce.

Career Outlook:

• Most Openings
• Fastest Growing Occupations

Career Exploration:

• Career One Stop - Tools to help seekers, students, businesses and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
• Vocational Biographies - The career success stories of 1,001 real people.
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• Occupational Outlook Handbook - The profiles featured here cover hundreds of occupations and describe what they do, work environment, how to become one, pay and more.
• O*NET Resource Center - Use this site to access the nation's primary source of occupational information including career exploration tools, job analysis questionnaires, employer guides and technical reports.
• Career Assessments offered through North Central
  • MBTI (Myers- Biggs Type Indicator)
  • SII (Strong Interest Inventory)
• Virtual Career Network (Healthcare) - Explore over 80 healthcare options; find out what training is needed and assess aptitude and readiness for careers in this field.

Cover Letters and Resumes:

• Contact NCMC Career Services at 231-439-6265.
• Use the resume builder tool in Career Coach.