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Retrieve CareerVillage Coach guidance for a published topic. Use this after GetCareerCoachingTopics selects the best matching topic. The returned guidance is the source of truth for the coaching flow before adding live or cited data from the scoped data-source tools.

Lists the published Coach guidance topics available from this server for career, education, and work-navigation requests. Coach covers a broad range of career topics, not just job search: career exploration, occupation fit, majors, colleges, courses, certificates, education pathways, internships, job search, job posts, resumes, cover letters, applications, employment gaps, references, interviews, networking, informational interviews, elevator pitches, salary negotiation, workplace communication, professional etiquette, time management, feedback, stress, work-life balance, imposter syndrome, AI's career impact, entrepreneurship, nursing pathways, and other field-specific career questions. This includes questions that sound like admissions, school planning, workplace advice, or general life planning rather than narrow career advice. Use the returned descriptions to decide which topic best matches the user's situation, then call GetCareerCoachingGuidance with the chosen `id`.

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Look up AI resilience data for a career by natural-language job title. Relevant when a user asks how exposed, adaptable, or resilient a career may be in the face of AI. Resolves the occupation of interest to one or more O*NET/SOC codes using the shared occupation matcher, then returns the AI resilience score, label, confidence, explanation, CV model data, and report URL for each matched career. Do not pass a SOC code directly.

Use when you want to explore details about a specific job, occupation, or career path. CareerOneStop provides occupation profiles covering day-to-day tasks and responsibilities, required skills, work environment and typical schedule, physical demands, certifications and training pathways, salary ranges, job outlook, and growth projections — and, for many occupations, a short career video introducing the work. It's especially helpful for understanding what a career is really like, what formal and interpersonal skills it requires — including cultural competency and people skills — what the working conditions look like day to day, what it takes to get there, and whether it aligns with your goals. Career videos aren't available for every occupation, so surface one when it's included in the results.

Search official U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data. Relevant when a user asks which colleges to apply to, wants to compare schools, or is exploring programs for a specific major or career, including questions that sound like admissions research (for example "good colleges for X", "affordable engineering schools", "compare these universities", "what school should I attend", or "acceptance rates"). Search by school name, location, or predominant degree type. Returns location, school URL, student size, admission rate, tuition, completion rate, and median earnings.

Search the National Labor Exchange (NLx) for active jobs. Relevant when the user wants current job listings grounded in a target occupation and location. Returns active job listings relevant to the user, re-ranked for relevance against the ideal_job_description.

Look up an official O*NET occupation profile for career coaching. Relevant when a user needs source-backed occupation details, preparation, work activities, capabilities, hot technologies, or related occupations. Resolves a natural-language job title to O*NET occupations, then returns a compact curated profile. Raw O*NET links, pagination, and discovery metadata are intentionally omitted.

Use when the user wants to understand how AI is changing specific jobs, industries, or career paths — and what they can do to prepare. The AI Resilience Report (airesilience.org) provides occupation-specific AI resilience scores for 1,597 careers, combining data from Anthropic, Microsoft, and other sources to categorize roles as Stable, Evolving, or Changing Fast — the most direct way to answer "how is AI impacting my job?" The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs reports survey 1,000+ global employers on which roles and skills are growing or declining due to AI. The OECD's Future of Work program provides task-level automation risk analysis across 38 countries, finding that job reorganization is more common than displacement. McKinsey Global Institute offers granular, task-level analysis of how AI changes specific occupations, breaking jobs into component activities. These resources are especially helpful when learners are worried about AI replacing their job, exploring AI-resilient career paths, or identifying which skills to develop to stay competitive. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to airesilience.org, weforum.org, oecd.org/en/topics/future-of-work.html, mckinsey.com/mgi. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when Coach should recommend specific tools to help the user reflect on their interests, strengths, values, or personality before making career or education decisions. My Next Move and O*NET's Interest Profiler are free tools that match users to occupations based on their Holland RIASEC type. CareerOneStop's assessment toolkit offers free tools for exploring skills, interests, and work values tied to real career options. VIA Character Strengths and Truity provide widely used free personality and career style assessments. These resources are especially helpful early in a coaching conversation when a user is undecided about their path or would benefit from structured self-reflection before receiving tailored guidance. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to mynextmove.org, onetcenter.org, careeronestop.org/Toolkit/assessments, viacharacter.org, truity.com. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use this tool ONLY when the user explicitly asks about upcoming career events, fairs, or workshops. This includes questions about networking opportunities, recruiting events, graduate school fairs, virtual career expos, or professional development workshops. These resources are especially useful when learners want to attend live events to connect with employers, schools, or coaches, or when they are seeking opportunities to build skills and expand their professional network Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to careereco.com/Fair/UpcomingFairs, joinleland.com/events. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user wants to hear real stories from people who've walked different career paths or is curious about how others turn their interests into meaningful work. These resources offer videos, interviews, and career journeys from a wide range of industries—often highlighting nontraditional, inspiring, or overlooked paths. Roadtrip Nation shares journeys of people who've navigated uncertainty and found purpose; Opportunity@Work's STAR Stories spotlight workers without bachelor's degrees who've built successful careers; and AdvizeHub offers honest, firsthand career advice through short video interviews. Especially helpful when the user is feeling stuck, exploring options, or seeking motivation and direction. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to roadtripnation.com, opportunityatwork.org, advizehub.com, themuse.com, weforum.org/agenda, vault.com, careereco.com/Fair/UpcomingFairs, theforage.com, whatitsliketobe.com. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user wants real human perspective on career development — including candid insider knowledge about what it actually takes to enter or advance in a specific field. CareerVillage.org is a Q&A platform where students and job seekers get advice directly from experienced professionals across industries, often covering informal barriers to entry, unwritten expectations, and the behind-the-scenes realities that formal sources don't capture. It's especially helpful when the user wants to hear from people who've actually done the work. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to careervillage.org. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user needs help comparing colleges. O*NET Online provides detailed occupational data including required skills, education levels, and career outlook for hundreds of professions. BigFuture helps students search for colleges, understand financial aid, and connect majors to careers. Niche offers school rankings, student reviews, and side-by-side comparisons based on academics, campus culture, and outcomes. My Next Move is an interactive career exploration tool that matches users to occupations based on their interests and skills. It's especially helpful for high school students and early college students navigating major selection and the college search process. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to onetonline.org, bigfuture.collegeboard.org, niche.com, mynextmove.org. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user wants to research a specific company's workplace culture, compensation, and employee experiences through insights shared by current and former employees. Comparably offers ratings on culture, leadership, and pay across a wide range of companies. Kununu provides employee reviews with a focus on German-speaking markets. Vault provides in-depth employer profiles and career guidance, particularly for competitive industries. Indeed Company Reviews offers broad ratings and employee feedback across industries. InHerSight provides company ratings specifically from women's perspectives, covering pay equity, flexibility, and inclusion. TeamBlind features candid, anonymous reviews from verified employees, with particular depth in the tech industry. Fairygodboss offers workplace reviews and insights focused on women's experiences, including parental leave and gender equity data. It's especially helpful when users are evaluating job offers, preparing for interviews, comparing workplaces across companies globally, or want to evaluate company culture through specific demographic lenses. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to comparably.com, kununu.com, vault.com, indeed.com/companies, inhersight.com/companies, teamblind.com/company, fairygodboss.com/company-reviews. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use this tool ONLY when the user explicitly asks about the value of specific credentials, certifications, courses, or short programs. Do not use it in all messages. This includes questions about the quality, outcomes, or return on investment of credentials, as well as comparisons between programs based on employment, salary, or other measures of value. The Credential Value Index provides data-driven quality ratings for credentials and their labor market outcomes. Credly is a platform for earning and discovering digital badges and employer-recognized certifications. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to navigator.credentialvalueindex.org, credly.com. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

These cost of living calculators help compare the costs of housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other expenses across different locations around the world. They are helpful when deciding where to live, negotiating a salary, or figuring out if a job offer will meet your financial needs. Calculators such as coli.org, NerdWallet, and MIT's Living Wage Calculator are ideal for users who want to understand how far their salary will go in different cities or states of the United States. There are also global calculators, which are especially helpful when the user is considering relocating abroad, comparing salaries in different countries, or figuring out what kind of lifestyle they can afford based on their income. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to livingwage.mit.edu, nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator, coli.org, salaryexpert.com/cost-of-living, numbeo.com/cost-of-living, expatistan.com/cost-of-living. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user expresses mental health concerns or is looking for mental health support, crisis intervention, or treatment resources. If the user is based in the United States and needs mental health services, crisis support, and treatment options here are the priority resources: FindTreatment.gov helps locate mental health and substance use treatment centers, while 988lifeline.org, Vibrant.org, and CrisisTextLine.org provide free, confidential support during a mental health crisis or emotional distress. NQTTCN.org, NAMI support groups, the Loveland Foundation, and Open Path Collective provide therapy access and community support, especially for marginalized groups or those with financial need. If the user is looking for a similar level of mental health support but resides outside of the United States, here are the priority resources for them: These resources help individuals find therapists and emergency mental health services worldwide. PsychologyToday.com offers a global directory of therapists, OpenCounseling's hotline directory, and Wikipedia's list provides international suicide hotlines, and FindAHelpLine.com connects users to helplines based on their location. These resources are essential for finding help in your local area, understanding available services, and accessing urgent care when needed, no matter where you are. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to findtreatment.gov, 988lifeline.org, crisistextline.org, nqttcn.com, nami.org/support-education/support-groups, thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund, openpathcollective.org, vibrant.org, psychologytoday.com, blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines, findahelpline.com, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user needs information about government-provided workforce services, unemployment benefits, or free local career support programs. USA.gov provides a clear overview of unemployment benefit eligibility and how to apply by state. CareerOneStop's American Job Centers locator helps users find free, in-person career services nearby, including resume help, job search support, and training referrals. The Department of Labor's unemployment insurance page explains how to file claims, check eligibility, and understand benefit duration. It's especially helpful when users are navigating job loss, seeking retraining assistance, or looking for local employment support programs. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to usa.gov/unemployment-benefits, careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx, dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when Coach should recommend specific programs or platforms to help the user gain hands-on experience and test career fit through volunteering, national service, or skills-based projects. VolunteerMatch and Idealist are the primary directories for finding local and remote volunteer opportunities across causes and industries. AmeriCorps offers structured national service programs combining meaningful work experience with living stipends and education awards. Taproot Plus connects people with skills-based volunteer projects at nonprofits — useful for learners who want to apply and develop career-specific skills. DoSomething.org connects young people with volunteer campaigns and social impact projects. These resources are especially helpful when users are unsure about a career direction and want low-stakes, real-world exposure before committing to a full-time path. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to volunteermatch.org, idealist.org, americorps.gov, taprootplus.org, dosomething.org. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user is exploring higher education options outside their home country — comparing universities, finding programs, seeking scholarships, or understanding visa and application processes. QS TopUniversities ranks 1,500+ institutions across 100+ countries with subject-level rankings and a scholarship database. Times Higher Education (THE) complements QS with a research-focused ranking of 2,191 institutions using 18 indicators and data collected directly from universities. StudyPortals lets learners search 200,000+ programs from 3,750+ universities in 120 countries by field, degree level, and language. IEFA is the premier international scholarship and financial aid database for students studying outside their home country, regardless of nationality. Educations.com provides practical study-abroad guides covering visa policies, cost of living, and application timelines across 250+ countries. These resources are especially helpful when learners are comparing international universities, searching for specific programs, seeking funding, or navigating the logistics of studying abroad. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to topuniversities.com, timeshighereducation.com, studyportals.com, iefa.org, educations.com. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when Coach should recommend specific resources or platforms to help the user prepare for a job interview, practice through mock interviews, or find behavioral questions for a specific role or industry. Coach (aicareercoach.org) is CareerVillage's own platform and the primary resource to recommend — it offers structured activities to practice answering interview questions with AI-powered feedback, learn the STAR method, and get tips for industry-specific interviews. CareerOneStop helps users locate free in-person mock interview support through American Job Centers available to students and alumni nationwide. Indeed Career Advice and The Muse provide guides covering offline practice methods such as recording yourself, role-playing with a trusted person, or working with a career coach. InterviewBit offers a publicly accessible library of industry-specific interview questions. Glassdoor's blog surfaces real interview questions reported by candidates at specific companies. It's especially helpful when users need free or low-cost interview practice options — online or offline. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to aicareercoach.org, careeronestop.org, indeed.com/career-advice, themuse.com/advice, interviewbit.com, glassdoor.com/blog. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when you want to help someone find job openings that match their background, goals, or specific circumstances. This tool searches across major job boards (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Handshake, WayUp) and specialized platforms to surface current listings. It covers entry-level, internship, and government opportunities, as well as workforce programs specifically designed for underrepresented or underserved populations. Inclusively connects job seekers with disabilities to inclusive employers. Black Remote She features remote roles for Black women in tech. The American Staffing Association directory helps find staffing agencies. CareerOneStop and USA.gov offer dedicated job-search and training resources for veterans, Native Americans, people with disabilities, and older workers. The Department of Labor provides specialized employment and training programs for seniors. Job Corps supports young people seeking free education and career training. It's especially helpful for job seekers exploring options across industries, those looking for opportunities with inclusive employers, or users seeking resources tailored to communities that face systemic barriers to employment. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to jobcorps.gov, indeed.com, idealist.org, usajobs.gov, ziprecruiter.com, joinhandshake.com, wayup.com, evenbreak.com, inclusively.com/job-seekers/, blackremoteshe.com/job-board, americanstaffing.net/asa/asa-member-directory/, careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/EmploymentandTraining/find-native-american-programs.aspx, usa.gov/veteran-job-programs, careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/default.aspx, careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Jobs/find-jobs.aspx, dol.gov/agencies/eta/seniors, usa.gov/disability-jobs-training. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user is looking for structured training programs, apprenticeships, or online certifications to build job-ready skills — particularly for those with limited resources or facing employment barriers. Year Up offers intensive training and internship programs for young adults, focusing on in-demand tech and professional skills. Per Scholas provides free technology training for adults from underserved communities. Job Corps is a free residential education and training program for young adults ages 16–24, offering vocational training and job placement support. Apprenticeship.gov connects users with registered apprenticeship programs across industries and states. CareerOneStop's training finder helps identify local and online programs aligned with specific career goals. Coursera professional certificates and edX boot camps offer flexible online programs in high-demand fields such as technology, data, and business. Goodwill's workforce development programs provide free or low-cost job training, career coaching, and employment support — particularly for people facing barriers to employment. USA.gov's disability jobs and training resources provide pathways for users with disabilities seeking workforce development support. It's especially helpful when users are transitioning careers, seeking employer-recognized credentials, looking for flexible training options alongside work or family commitments, or need employer-connected training pathways from low-income backgrounds. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to yearup.org, perscholas.org, jobcorps.gov, apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-job-finder, careeronestop.org/toolkit/training, coursera.org/professional-certificates, edx.org/boot-camps, usa.gov/disability-jobs-training, goodwill.org/how-we-work-with-you/. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when users want to understand current United States labor market trends, how industries are evolving (beyond layoffs), or if they are making decisions where long-term trends are relevant. Intellizence helps track company and industry developments, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shares national business and economic trends, and NACE focuses on trends impacting new grads and early-career professionals. These resources provide up-to-date insights on job demand, economic shifts, emerging career fields, and hiring trends — especially useful when users are deciding which careers are growing, what skills are in demand, or how external factors might shape their opportunities. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to intellizence.com, uschamber.com, naceweb.org. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use these resources when the user is asking about current labor market trends, particularly related to layoffs in specific sectors, industries, or companies. They are ideal for sharing relevant, recent, and specific insights to help users understand which sectors are expanding or contracting, whether they're exploring job stability, considering a career pivot, or tracking industry health. Layoff.FYI tracks layoffs mainly in the technology and government sectors, offering recent data on company downsizing. Warntracker offers up-to-date information about layoffs across the private sector, based on WARN notices in the U.S. The Crunchbase Tech Layoffs Tracker provides data on tech industry layoffs over the past several years, helping identify longer-term trends. DailyJobCuts aggregates layoff news from various industries, compiling headlines and reports from multiple sources. Use these sources to share relevant, recent, and specific labor market updates with the user when they're exploring job stability, considering career pivots, or tracking industry health. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to layoffs.fyi, warntracker.com, news.crunchbase.com, dailyjobcuts.com. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user wants to understand the licensing or certification requirements for a specific profession, whether across states or in a particular jurisdiction. The National Governors Association's State Health Workforce Toolkit covers licensing and regulatory requirements in healthcare fields. NCSL's National Occupational Licensing Database provides a comprehensive overview of licensing laws across professions and states. CareerOneStop's training finder helps users identify approved training programs that meet licensure requirements in their area. It's especially helpful when users are planning to enter a licensed profession, relocating to a different state, or need to understand the specific steps required to legally practice their trade. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to nga.org/state-health-workforce-toolkit/licensing-and-regulation/, ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/the-national-occupational-licensing-database, careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-local-training.aspx. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user is exploring which college major or field of study aligns with their career interests, skills, or goals. The BLS Field of Degree resource shows earnings and employment outcomes by college major, helping users understand the labor market value of different academic choices. BigFuture's career search connects students' interests to potential majors and career paths. CareerOneStop's occupation profiles provide detailed information on job duties, education requirements, and career outlook for a wide range of occupations. It's especially helpful for high school students, undecided college students, or adults considering returning to school who want to understand the connection between academic fields and career outcomes. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/, bigfuture.collegeboard.org/career-search/, careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user needs guidance on building a professional online presence, writing outreach messages, optimizing a LinkedIn profile, navigating professional networking platforms, or understanding the informal skills and unwritten rules that shape career success in a given field. The Muse and Indeed Career Advice offer practical articles on networking, outreach, and professional communication. ADPList connects learners with 40,000+ verified mentors across industries for free 1:1 sessions. LinkedIn's Talent Blog provides data-driven insights on what recruiters and hiring managers actually look for. Harvard Business Review's professional networks section covers networking strategy and relationship-building backed by research. These resources are especially helpful when learners need to present themselves professionally, understand what informal skills a field really requires, or want to know how employers and recruiters actually evaluate candidates beyond formal qualifications. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to themuse.com, indeed.com/career-advice, adplist.org, linkedin.com/business/talent/blog, hbr.org/topic/subject/professional-networks. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when you want to understand how people move between jobs, industries, and companies using real workforce data. Revelio Labs' public labor statistics provide data-driven insights on career transitions, workforce mobility patterns, and talent flows across occupations and sectors. It's especially helpful when users are exploring realistic transition paths from their current role, or want to understand how careers evolve over time based on actual workforce movements. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to www.reveliolabs.com/public-labor-statistics/. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when you want to supplement your answer with specific info about skills, occupations, or career pathways. O*NET Online: Skills & Career Pathways Data provides detailed data on occupations, high-growth occupations, frequent technologies needed for jobs, and in-demand skills needed across occupations and industries. Skills Builder's Essential Skills Profiles offer insights into core transferable skills and how they apply across roles and experience levels. CareerOneStop's career video library offers short videos that show what specific occupations look like in practice, covering the day-to-day tasks, tools, and work settings of a role across a wide range of career fields. These resources are especially helpful when discussing high-growth jobs, emerging skill needs, transitioning between jobs or industries, the interpersonal and cultural-competence skills a role requires, or helping users understand what skills they may want to develop next. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to onetonline.org, skillsbuilder.org/essential-skills-profiles, youtube.com/user/CareerOneStop. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when you want to support your answer with reliable labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS provides up-to-date information on occupations including typical duties, required education or certifications, median salaries, job outlook, projected growth rates, and employment trends. The Occupational Outlook Handbook (bls.gov/ooh) also covers work environment for each occupation — including typical hours worked per week, work schedule patterns, physical demands, and workplace setting — making it useful when learners want to understand what day-to-day working conditions actually look like in a specific field. It's especially useful for exploring career options, comparing industries, understanding future demand, assessing work-life balance, or guiding decisions about education and training. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to bls.gov. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user is searching for U.S.-based scholarships, grants, loans, or financial aid to help cover educational expenses. Scholarships.com, ScholarshipOwl, ScholarMatch, and BigFuture provide access to scholarships, grants, and financial resources tailored to the user's situation or background. Whether the user is a high school student, a college or graduate school applicant, or a current student, these tools make it easier to find scholarship opportunities, understand eligibility requirements, and apply for aid that can help reduce the overall cost of education. For college tuition and expenses, StudentAid.gov is the official source of information from the U.S. Department of Education about federal student aid. It provides resources on how to apply for financial aid (including FAFSA®), types of aid available (grants, loans, and work-study), loan repayment plans, forgiveness programs, and tools to estimate college costs. It's especially helpful when students are planning for college, making decisions about how to finance their education, or seeking support with loan repayment after graduation. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to studentaid.gov, scholarships.com, scholarshipowl.com, scholarmatch.org, bigfuture.collegeboard.org, appily.com, fairopportunityproject.org. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user is looking for internships in the United States. Parker Dewey offers micro-internships and short-term professional projects for students and recent graduates. Indeed and Idealist provide broad listings across sectors, including nonprofit roles. Extern offers virtual externships with companies, and INROADS connects underrepresented students with corporate internship programs. It's especially helpful for students and early-career professionals who want to build hands-on experience before or alongside their first full-time role. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to parkerdewey.com, idealist.org, indeed.com, careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture, wayup.com, vault.com, extern.com/externships, inroads.org/internships-program. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user is researching salary data, compensation trends, or career levels across industries in the US. Salary Transparent Street, Comparably, and TeamBlind provide real-world salary information shared by employees, including details by role, location, and company. Levels.fyi provides detailed information about compensation packages, job levels, and career paths at major companies across US-based technology, software, and engineering roles. Those looking for US visa sponsorship will find hb1 data and hb1 grader the most helpful for salary transparency. These resources are especially helpful for understanding pay equity, benchmarking salaries, and preparing for negotiations—particularly when the user wants transparent, community-sourced insights into what others are earning in similar roles. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to salarytransparentstreet.com/salary-database, comparably.com/salaries, teamblind.com/salary, h1bdata.info, h1bgrader.com/salaries, levels.fyi. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.

Use when the user wants to understand workplace trends, HR practices, employee rights, and when the user is preparing to enter the workforce and wants to understand what employers expect. SHRM.org offers expert content on topics like hiring practices, workplace culture, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, and labor laws. It's especially useful for gaining a deeper understanding of how organizations manage people, what employers value, and how policies and trends affect workers. Source scope: Perplexity (sonar-reasoning-pro) restricted to shrm.org. This source-gated career tool is relevant when the source scope matches the user's question. Provide a natural-language search_query; results include cited sources.