Below are a few career exploration resources to help in your career decision-making. Current students and alumni can access all resources by logging into Handshake and visiting Career Center > Resources. What is Handshake?
Informational Interviews
An excellent tool for learning more about a particular career, you can set up Informational Interviews with anyone who works in your field of interest- alumni, family friends, or even community members. Find our Student Guide on Networking and Informational Interviewing by logging into Handshake > Career Center > Resources. An advisor at the Center for Career Development can also help you develop potential contacts and help you prepare for these interviews.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on job outlook, salaries, working conditions, training, and other career-related information for a multitude of professions.
O*NET OnLine
O*Net OnLine provides information on specific occupations, including tasks, knowledge, skills, job outlook and salary information, as well as related careers using similar skill sets.