What are the best career and education sites for researching career paths and choosing a direction after graduation?

Here are some of the best sites for researching careers, comparing options, and figuring out what direction to take after graduation.

Best all-around career research sites

• O*NET Online — Great for detailed job info, skills, tasks, salary ranges, and related occupations.
  https://www.onetonline.org/
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook — Excellent for career outlook, pay, job growth, and education needed.
  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
• CareerOneStop — A U.S. Department of Labor resource with career profiles, training info, and assessments.
  https://www.careeronestop.org/

Good for exploring what careers fit you

• My Next Move — Simple, user-friendly career exploration based on interests.
  https://www.mynextmove.org/
• 16Personalities — Helpful for self-reflection and language around work style, though not a career database.
  https://www.16personalities.com/
• Truity — Personality and career tests with career match suggestions.
  https://www.truity.com/

Best for learning about education and training options

• College Scorecard — Useful for comparing schools, costs, graduation rates, and post-grad earnings.
  https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
• BigFuture by College Board — Good for exploring majors, careers, and college planning.
  https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
• Niche — Helpful for comparing colleges, majors, and student reviews.
  https://www.niche.com/

Best for seeing real-world job paths and market demand

• LinkedIn — Great for seeing how people actually got into certain roles and what paths they took.
  https://www.linkedin.com/
• Glassdoor — Useful for salary data, company reviews, and job descriptions.
  https://www.glassdoor.com/
• Indeed Career Guide — Practical articles on careers, resumes, interviews, and job trends.
  https://www.indeed.com/career-advice

Best for transferable skills and early-career planning

• Parker Dewey — Micro-internships and early-career opportunities.
  https://www.parkerdewey.com/
• Forage — Free virtual job simulations to test careers before committing.
  https://www.theforage.com/
• Handshake — Good for students and recent grads looking for internships and entry-level jobs.
  https://joinhandshake.com/

If you want a simple workflow

1. Start with self-assessment: My Next Move, 16Personalities, Truity
2. Check occupation details: O*NET, BLS OOH
3. Compare education paths: College Scorecard, BigFuture
4. Validate with real-world data: LinkedIn, Glassdoor
5. Test a career: Forage, internships, shadowing, informational interviews

If you want, I can also make you a shortlist by major, like “best sites for business/tech/healthcare/arts students,” or help you build a step-by-step plan for choosing a career after graduation.