Career Research

Career Network
This network of about 2100 alumni and parents can provide you with names and addresses of advisors who are currently working in your field of interest and who are willing and eager to answer your questions.

Alumni Profiles
Profiles of alumni in a variety of career fields. Get the inside edge on jobs in specific fields, how to get them, likes and dislikes, the biggest misconceptions, and what alumni wished they knew when the were at Skidmore!
Please note: These are examples of alumni working in certain occupations. For current alumni contacts, please use the Career Network.

Facts on File: Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
Fully searchable database profiles 2000+ exciting jobs in 90+ industries. Covers in-depth job and industry descriptions, complete with job-specific resources, career and grad school prep info (including scholarships, academic programs, and non-academic programs), and much more.
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Vault
Get the details on 2500+ employers, find out about 45+ employers who are hiring now and download Industry Guides, Career Guides and Premium Company Profiles, plus company and industry research.

WetFeet
Information on jobs, careers, and industries.

Spotlight on Careers
Spotlight on Careers is a collaborative project involving more than 30 colleges & universities. Each institution is responsible for a single field, and seeks to identify as many quality informational sites relevant to that field as possible.
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Careers in Business
Various business career areas including jobs, salaries, what people are saying and entry requirements.

CareerTV
CareerTV is an interactive website designed to help college students and young professionals develop long-lasting, successful careers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Includes the Outlook for Specific Occupations. Special features including information on tomorrow's jobs, sources of career information and finding a job from the Bureau of Labor Standards.