This database offers job and industry profiles, job hunting and workplace skills, career exploration and industry resources all in many formats, from streaming video to chat. If you want, you can create a personal login and save content to your own folder.
Use the link from the Library’s Articles, Journals, and Databases box on the library homepage (F for Ferguson’s) and log in off-campus by using your Durham Tech username and password–the same one you would use for Sakai or Self-Service. Not affiliated with Durham Tech? Check with your NC public library for access information.
Ferguson’s content is divided into three sections:
- Explore Industries & Careers – find out what careers really involve
- Plan Your Education – look for schools that are the best fit for the careers that you want
- Launch Your Career—get advice to perfect your job seeking skills
Some special features include:
- Career Assessment based on O*Net® Interest Profiler helps you find the right career for you
- College Planning, including School Search with Data Provided by Peterson’s NelNet, LLC
- Advice from career experts and industry professionals, including “My Life” interviews
- A Searchable support center with tips, tutorials, and live help chat
Sound exciting?
Learn more from this award-winning database from the video overview here.
Want to keep learning?
Bonus: explore the Durham Tech Library’s Career Resources guide for even more career information!
Have questions? Need help? As always, your library is here for you—contact us!