LibGuides: Career & Job Research: Get Started

UCO Career Resources

UCO Career Development Center

This office is available to help you explore majors and careers, develop effective resumes, prepare for interviews, navigate graduate school admissions, and search for internships and jobs.

Nigh University Center - Room 338

(405) 974-3346

Get Help

Contact a Research & Learning Librarian for help with finding resources and citing sources!

Meet with a Librarian Chat with Library Staff

To get started on your own, check out these resources:

Research FAQs
View frequently asked questions about doing research and using library resources.
Research Handouts
Includes useful how-to guides on various topics, including citation guides.
Library Tutorials
Videos, click-through tutorials, and other resources covering each step of the research process.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Explore majors that interest you to find common career ideas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Career Online Resources

A to Z Databases - Business Directory and Job Search
AtoZdatabases is a job search, reference and mailing list database including 30 million business and executive profiles and 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, and finding friends and relatives.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Opens in a new window.
Zippia
A "career sidekick" that helps you explore careers as well as find open positions accepting applications. Opens in a new window.
Career Onestop Toolkit
"Find the tool you need to research career information, training, or jobs". Opens in a new window.
O*Net Resource Center
A source of career exploration tools, job analysis questionnaires, employer guides, and technical reports sponsored by the Department of Labor and The Employment & Training Administration. Opens in a new window.

Salary Research & Income Potential

Wage Estimates by State
Wage estimates compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Opens in a new window.
Job Seekers Salary Calculator
Offered by Educate to Career. Opens in a new window.
Bankrate's Cost of Living Calculator
Use the cost of living comparison calculator below to compare the cost of living in two cities. Opens in a new window.
CNN's Cost of Living Calculator
How far will your salary go in another city? Opens in a new window.