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Careers: State & Federal

Local, State, and National resources for the job hunter.

State and National Career Resources

Louisiana Resources

LAWorks Homepage

National Resources

O*net Online
Occupational Information Network - (Replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles) Find out qualifications, tasks, skills, and knowledge required for various occupations. Can also search by your own skills (social skills, technical skills, learning styles, etc.)

America's Career InfoNet
Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state-by-state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online.


Occupational Outlook Handbook
Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed to obtain a job in various fields, income range, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.


Career Outlook
Career Outlook articles provide data and information on a variety of topics—including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more. These articles are helpful for students, career counselors, jobseekers, and others planning careers.