Jefferson State Community College Libraries: Construction & Building Science: Career Resources

Tools for Getting Hired!

Use the following resources to learn about careers, take career assessment surveys, learn to write resumes and cover letters, and more!

Job & Career Accelerator This link opens in a new window
EBSCO LearningExpress® Job & Career Accelerator is a dynamic online college, career and job search platform full of resources that can help you find and prepare for success in a chosen profession.
PrepStep's Career and Workplace Preparation This link opens in a new window
Prepare for licensing, certification, and entrance exams, explore occupations, and improve your workplace skills.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep This link opens in a new window
With the Career Assessment tool, students can map a career path using a multiple-choice exam that determines their Holland Type and matches their answers to the most suitable job categories, industries, and occupations. The Resume Builder and Virtual Careers Library tools helps students build essential career skills like how to build a resume, cover letter, and interviewing tips.

Go Build Alabama!
The Go Build campaign is designed to educate young people on the value of learning a trade, dispel their misconceptions about the construction industry and inspire them to consider a career in the skilled trades. Through this campaign, the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute aims to provide more highly skilled tradesmen for construction businesses and enhanced economic development for Alabama and the nation.
Industries At A Glance
These pages display a ‘snapshot’ of national data obtained from different Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys and programs. Many programs also produce additional industry detail, including state, county, and metropolitan area data.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.