Research Guides: Biotechnology Research Guide: Career Information

Interested in learning more about your career options? Wake Tech has resources to help you out.

Career Services - Wake Tech (opens in a new window)
The mission of Career Services is to assist students and alumni in assessing their career possibilities, determining a major, setting professional goals, and attaining employment aligned with a program of study. Students and prospective students are provided resources and services to establish career pathways and attain work experiences to support the continuum of career exploration, planning, and employment opportunities.
College Central (opens in new window)
CCN is our online job board and appointment hub for current, curriculum students and alumni of Wake Tech. Approved employers may post paid job opportunities and paid internships. All services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

BioTech Company Directory (opens in new window)
North Carolina is home to 735 bioscience companies that directly employ more than 66,000 people. This directory includes those companies as well as over 2,400 additional North Carolina companies that support or are related to our thriving industry.
NCBiotech Jobs Board (opens in new window)
The NCBiotech Jobs Board connects the local workforce with North Carolina-based jobs and internships in the life science industry.

Career Coach (opens in new window) This link opens in a new window
Current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (opens in new window) This link opens in a new window
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.
Career & Technical Education Database (opens in new window) This link opens in a new window
Vocational information on technical topics such as computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (opens in new window)
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and will give you lots of great facts on careers. Check out the education requirements, salary, and job outlook using the tabs at the top of the profile page.