Common Employment Terms
We often hear these words to describe our work, but what do they really mean?
A job is a role that a person is hired for and completes to earn money and survive.
An occupation is a particular type of work industry or field.
A career is a culmination of one's employment history and work.
Explore Careers You Seek!
Navigate the websites below to enhance your exploration into the careers that you wish to learn more about.
Career Exploration
The O*NET Program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Utilize the information on O*Net Online, to research and gain insight on careers you have yet to explore.
Explore this career exploration website that can ​provide information and tools to support you in career search and development.
Discover and identify your interests with the O*NET Interest Profiler and find more exploration options at My Next Move.
Browse through occupation groups, job outlook, education requirements, salary and geographical data.
Search For Your Next Opportunity!
Use the websites and search engines below to help you in your job search process.
Seeking new opportunities is exciting, and you want to ensure that you do all you need to verify the company/organization and role. I urge you to always try and find more information on the opportunity you are applying for by identifying the role on the company/organization's website and contacting someone from the company/organization.
General / Entry Level / Internships
LinkedIn is the #1 networking platform. Use the LinkedIn job board to identify positions that best match your experiences and knowledge.
Indeed is a job search engine with powerful tools to help employers find exactly the kinds of candidates they’re looking for.
The Muse unlocks professional advice for people exploring their options, job searches tailored to personal priorities, company profiles that go behind the scenes at an org, and more.
CollegeGrad is the #1 entry level job site for college students and recent grads.
Browse SimplyHired for jobs, view local and national salary information, discover companies, and learn about the job market in a specific city.
Chegg Internships brings students and employers together in one centralized location, providing tools and services for students to develop the real-world skills they will need upon graduation and for employers to find the best candidates.
Monster is a global leader in connecting people and jobs.
A site where job seekers could find professional-level, legitimate work-from-home jobs.
Remote Work
Looking for a remote job as a developer, customer service rep, recruiter, designer or sales professional? Browse openings in those categories and more on Remote.co
Working Nomads curates lists of the most interesting remote job offers for professionals in many different career fields.
Nonprofit
Idealist connects millions of idealists – people who want to do good – with opportunities for action and collaboration all over the world.
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The California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) is a statewide membership organization that brings nonprofits together to advocate for the communities we serve.
Tech
Dice provides insights, data and career opportunities for technology professionals while putting state-of-the-art tools in the hands of recruiters and employers seeking tech talent.
We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities.
Built In is the online community for startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events.
Education
EDJOIN is the number one education job site.
HigherEdJobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. From small liberal arts colleges to large public research universities, no matter what type of institution you're recruiting for, or want to work at, it can be found on HigherEdJobs.
K12JobSpot connects you with every district in the country. Go beyond the job search with district listings.
As the nation's largest, most diverse university, the California State University offers challenging
career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines at its 23 campuses throughout the state.
Explore Inside HigherEd Jobs to search for your next job, or upload your resume now and let employers find you.
Working at UC means being part of vibrant institutions that shine light on what is possible. Explore University of California job listing to find your future opportunity!
The Chronicle of Higher Education has the nation’s largest newsroom dedicated to covering colleges and universities. Review their job board to get access to over 35,000+ jobs in higher education.
Research
NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. Visit site for more information.
The Harvard Undergraduate Psychology Department posts frequently various research opportunities for recent college graduates.