The U.S. federal government provides helpful information about different careers and industries through the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor. Through using online tools like the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net, you can locate the following information about various careers:

• Typical duties 
• Average salaries
• Education requirements 
• Expected rates of job growth in a given industry

Using websites like the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net are ideal starting points for your career-related research.