Current students and alumni can access all resources by logging into Handshake and visiting Career Center > Resources. What is Handshake?
FOCUS2
FOCUS 2 is a self-paced, online career and education planning tool for college students. It will enable you to self-assess your career-relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results. FOCUS 2 also provides valuable occupation information. We strongly recommend meeting with a career adviser after using the system, particularly if you are unsure of your results.
FOCUS 2 Provides:
- Career assessments
- Occupational information
- Videos about various career fields
- Career planning tools
- Career options by education level
- Side-by-side occupational comparisons
SkillScan Drive
SkillScan features a comprehensive and streamlined online transferable skills assessment. Clients gain critical insights on their strengths within 6 skill competencies and receive a robust and detailed report that includes information on career and educational options that optimize their skills, suggested development actions to enhance marketability and a personalized roadmap to apply the results to their career goals. Students and alumni need to meet with a career counselor to determine if SkillScan is appropriate and to access the instrument. Counseling appointments can be made by using Handshake or calling 717-245-1740.
MBTI
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a widely-used personality inventory that looks at an individual's personality preferences. Our career counselors employ a career centered focus with the results and help students and alumni gain a better understanding of the role their personality preferences can play in their careers. Students and alumni need to meet with a career counselor to determine if the MBTI is appropriate and to access the instrument. Counseling appointments can be made by using Handshake or calling 717-245-1740.