What you can find on MassHire Career Information System (MassHire CIS)
The MassHire Career Information System (MassHireCIS) is a comprehensive, internet-based career information delivery system developed and maintained by intoCareers, a division of the College of Education at the University of Oregon.
MassHireCIS is licensed to the MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS) and is available free on-line to all Massachusetts residents.
Designed to be an invaluable tool for career and school counselors, job seekers, students and educators, MassHire CIS provides information on: career assessment and planning, occupations, the labor market, outlook (occupation projections), and educational options. Tools that are needed to help people make better-informed career decisions and school choices.
To access MassHire CIS, constituents should have a Career Information System personal account.
To obtain a MassHire CIS personal Account fill out the application / account form and submit it. MassHire CIS Account form Your account will be created and sent to you. You will then just need to log into the account after you get it to activate and complete the registration process. Once established all CIS materials can be saved to your personal account.
Our license is for Massachusetts residents only and this helps to limit access to those who live in Massachusetts.
The MassHire CIS URL is Home | CIS 360 .
MassHire CIS can also be accessed by matching a Massachusetts City/Town to its corresponding Zip Code.
To log in this way, the job seeker will go to the log in screen and click on the Massachusetts Resident tab. The job seeker then must choose a version of MassHire CIS (Junior High School, High School, College or Adult) to access. From the dropdown menu, the job seeker will choose a City/Town and then enter in its corresponding Zip Code. This login will give the job seeker use of MassHire CIS, however they cannot save any information. Any materials or work must be printed out.
For more information, please call 617-626-6808 or email: MassHireCIS@Mass.gov or Karen.Yeretsian@mass.gov .
What can MassHire CIS 360 help you with?
Exploring careers
- Take assessments to learn more about your skills, interests, and strengths. Assessment Tools: Interest Profiler, Skills Inventory, Work Importance Locator, Career Cluster Inventory, Reality Check, and Entrepreneurial Career Assessment.
- Research occupations, including wage, and job outlook projections.
- Compare civilian and military careers, explore green jobs, research STEM jobs, checkout Apprenticeships, identify self-employment occupations, and the latest industry trends.
- Career Exploration: 650+ career and cluster profiles, including military careers. 250+ Apprenticeships with training and licensing details.
Labor Market information
- Career & Labor Market Data: Updated multiple times per year; accessible at national, state, and local levels.
- Workforce Intelligence: Real-time labor market data helps align workforce supply with employer demand.
- Economic Development: Provides labor market insights to source up and coming long term occupations.
- Labor Market Data: Local wage, employment outlook, and “hot jobs” listings.
Planning your education or training
- Education Database: 5,000+ national schools and 650+ programs of study, searchable with filters and comparison tools.
- Compare schools side by side to see which match your preferences for location, size, and programs.
- Scholarship Engine: 2,700+ scholarships integrated into financial planning modules.
- Up to date national school information, admissions requirements and costs.
Preparing for your job search
- Job Readiness Resources: Resume builders, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
- For connecting people directly to job search strategies, to longer term career visioning, CIS 360 takes you through a process of successful career and job search planning.
- Access resources for resumes, cover letters, and job interviews.
- Learn practical tips to increase your chances of landing the job you want.
Accessibility
- CIS 360 operates a web-based system, 24/7 access that ensures equity for all residents.
- Optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, enabling access across diverse user environments.
- Ensures underserved populations have free access to career planning resources.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of MassHire CIS 360:
- Sign up for a CIS personal account.
- Take the self-assessments.
- Identify relevant career occupations and apply for job postings.
MassHireCIS Resources
Guides and Instructional Tools
MassHire CIS 360 Resources
CIS Account Creation / Request form
Career Clusters 2025
A comprehensive overview of the Department of Labor's, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Department of Educations new Career Clusters. This Career and Technical Education (CTE) framework includes 14 industry-oriented, sector-specific Career Clusters and 72 Sub-Clusters.
The licensing and administration of the MassHire CIS was funded in whole, or in part, by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The content of MassHire CIS does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express of implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. MassHire CIS is copyrighted by intoCareers and MDCS. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner(s).