Occupational Information

An important part of the career decision making process involves gaining an in-depth view of each career being considered. The following websites are very useful to help you learn about career descriptions, working conditions, salary information, job outlooks, and much more. The counselors at OCC can help you make sense of occupational information and provide professional career counseling to assist with the decision making process.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Vocational Biographies (see OCC counselor for password)
Career Cruising (see OCC counselor for password)
Vocational Information Network
O*Net OnLine
CareerOneStop Toolkit
What can I do with a major in....
Exploring Occupations
Career/Job resources by industry
Careers.org
JobStar guide for specific careers
OCC Library Career Information

Contact a Counselor

Counseling phone number: (248) 341-2270
Counseling email: askacounselor@oaklandcc.edu

Appointment Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Onsite & Virtual)
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Onsite & Virtual)
- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Wednesdays: Counselors are available on campus & virtually for same day drop-in sessions from 8:30 a.m. until fully booked. Join a waitlist to view current wait times.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On campus & Virtualy)
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00p.m. (On campus & Virtual)
- Please note: Highland Lakes has virtual services only on Friday
Saturday (see dates below): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Virtual only)
- First two Saturdays in January
- Entire months of July (except July 5), August & December

Locations

Auburn Hills Campus
2nd Floor B Building
Fax (248) 232-4355

Highland Lakes Campus
2nd Floor of Woodland Hall
Fax: (248) 942-3055

Orchard Ridge Campus
1st Floor of M Building
Fax: (248) 522-3696

Royal Oak Campus
1st Floor of B Building
Fax: (248) 246-2455