I came across a great site that job seekers should find very helpful as they plan their careers. The site, CareerVoyages.gov, was set up by the Department of Labor and is geared toward students, parents and those looking to change careers. I really wish I would have had access to a site like this when I was thinking about what type of career I wanted to pursue because it really provides a great deal of information and advice on "in-demand" careers, salaries and how to get started on the job search.

I don't know about you, but I really didn't know what I wanted to do when I was in high school and college. This site would have helped me out and at least given me some ideas on where to focus my job search.

 There are a few sections that I think are particularly good:

“Day in the Life” job videos -- so you can see what it is really like to be a chemist, customer service representative, sales person or even a welder

Parent section -- this area of the site helps parents discuss career options with their children and identify jobs that may be a good fit

Career Compass -- a page that helps job seekers find the jobs that interest them the most

I recommend that you check it out -- even if you are already well on your way to the Big Time!!

-- Kip Havel is the director of public relations and corporate marketing for Spherion, a leading provider of recruiting and staffing services.