Career information compiled by the US Dept of Labor or other career organizations. Several sites describe all types of careers or interview someone "doing" that job/career.
An Informational Interview is a meeting with someone who works in the career field in which you are interested. The purpose is not to obtain a job but to ask questions and learn as much as possible about the nature of the work. Source: Career Development for Health Professionals by L. Haroun.
These sites offer some good descriptions of various health careers.
The Big Picture : a guide to finding your purpose in life First edition.
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Find a Job Through Social Networking
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Planning a Career in Biomedical and Life Sciences
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STTS Professional Image : Your Road to Success