*Information Updated: March 2026*
A job search can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. To make things easier, SJPL Works has compiled a list of trusted online resources designed to support today’s job seekers.
Below, you can find online resources to help you with your job search.
Online Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) – This site provides information about specific employment sectors and career paths, including educational requirements, earnings, working conditions, and hiring outlook. The site created and maintained by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- O*Net – The U.S. Department of Labor maintained website that features detailed information on over 900 occupations. Job seekers can find out which jobs fit their interests and skills, explore careers and labor market data that can help them make informed decisions regarding education, training, career choices, and work.
- MyNextMove.org – This site is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience. Site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Career OneStop – An information home for the various American Job Centers that populate the United States. OneStop has a “toolkit” that assists job seekers with a variety of career and job related functions as well as tracks wage and salary information by occupation, location, and highest paying jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- California Employment Development Department – The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a comprehensive range of employment and training services in partnership with the state and local agencies and organizations.
- California Labor Market Information – The Labor Market and Economic Analysis team provides data and analysis of California state's employment conditions, economy, job market and workforce.
SJPL Works
If you’re still feeling overwhelmed, SJPL Works here to help. Whether you need support with the application process, want to explore new opportunities, are considering a career change, or are reentering the workforce, don’t hesitate to reach out for an appointment.
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