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Career Research

Columbia College Career Center
Portfolium at Columbia College Chicago
Portfolium is Columbia College Chicago’s creative network. You can upload your work, showcase your skills, collaborate with peers, and be found by employers. Plus, once completed, you can get it reviewed in one of our many portfolio review events. Join the Columbia Network today!
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; provides in depth profiles on a wide variety of professions. Entries include education requirements, growth trends, salary ranges, cross references to related occupations and links to major trade associations.
Salary Surveys
Links to over 300 surveys, both general and profession specific.
Indeed Job Search
Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages.
Glassdoor.com
Some free content including interview tips and questions.
Inside Jobs
Discover careers you don't know about yet...
Jobs in Chicago
Careers and Jobs in the United States
ZipRecruiter.com

The following research guides contain career information and resources for specific disciplines studied at Columbia College Chicago.

Free Trade Magazine: has some interior design, entertainment and recreation, and multimedia titles

Fashion Products Fashion Accessories

Billboard Music Industry

CMJ Music Industry

Variety Entertainment Industry

Hits Daily Double Music Industry