Explore Careers
- Occupational Outlook HandbookCovers hundreds of occupations. Great source for highest paying and fastest growing careers.
- My Next MoveInteractive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. It has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.
- Illinois Career Information SystemThis site is for anyone searching for in-depth career resources. CIS offers information on occupations, programs of study and training, as well as Illinois and national schools.
- O*Net OnLineBrowse careers using your Strong Interest Inventory (SII) results.
- Myers Briggs Personality TypesBrowse careers using your Myers-Briggs results. Information is from the Career Center at Ball State University.
- Career CoachDiscover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests!
- CareerOneStopYour source for career exploration, training & jobs. Take a FREE interests, skills, or work values assessment.
- What Can I Do With This Major?Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this website will help you connect majors to careers. Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate. Continue your research through the websites provided.
Find an Internship or Job
Pursuing an internship is a great way to gain valuable experience in your chosen career path. The Career Services Center can help you during this process. To get started, participate in a Career Preparation Workshop. You can also create an account on Chaps Get Hired to find internship opportunities.
- College Central NetworkCollege Central® is your gateway to a career advancement network that provides leading-edge technology for connecting employers with qualified emerging talent, quickly and easily.
- CareerBuilderSearch by skills. View salaries. Build a resume and apply online.
- IndeedSearch jobs. Read company reviews. Find salaries.
- State of Illinois Workforce PortalSearch for jobs. Explore virtual job fairs, resources, available services, & register to receive alerts to the latest info on finding a job.
- Nonprofit Job OpportunitiesSearch for jobs in nonprofits.
- AbilityLinksThe leading web-based community for job seekers with disabilities and inclusive employers.
- Reference SolutionsSearch for U.S. jobs and Internships by location and industry.
Choosing a College
- College ScorecardSearch and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.
- Illinois Career Information SystemCareer Information System (CIS) offers regional, state and national information about occupations, schools, financial aid, and job searches.
To use the Illinois Career Information System from off-campus, click on the IL Residents tab to register.
Handouts
- COLLG 1105 HandoutCareer Websites with descriptions.
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