Explore Career Possibilities
Job Choices is a series of publications by the National Association of Colleges and Employers that informs students about the job market and the latest hiring trends.
Three publications are available, including
- Job Choices: Diversity Edition,
- Job Choices for Business & Liberal Arts Students, and
- Job Choices for Science, Engineering, & Technology Students.
We'd also like to recommend the following resources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by U. S. Department of Labor, provides career information such as the nature of work, salary, requirements and qualifications, and projected job outlook and much more. The Handbook is updated every 2 years.
The International Assessment Network provides a free career analysis online. The Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP) online allows readers to learn about 10 suggested vocational areas which match their motivations and interests toward work
America’s Career InfoNet explores information on various occupations. This site also provides a multitude of links to general career sites, assessment and counseling services, education and financial aid information, national and state career sites, and much more.
Career Development eManual, created by the University of Waterloo's Career Services, guides users through a six step process, beginning with self assessment.
Some field specific resources for career exploration include the following:
JobStar presents links to informative sites dealing with specific careers.
Criminal Justice USA contains job descriptions for criminal justice careers.
EducationUSA is a global network of more than 450 advising centers supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. EducationUSA centers actively promote United States higher education around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, objective and timely information about educational opportunities in the United States and guidance to qualified individuals on how best to access those opportunities.
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City Golf Tournament Dinner and Reception - 5/26/2012
Student Worker Training - 5/29/2012
Registration Closes 6:00 PM for Summer Regular & 5W1 - 5/30/2012
Summer Registration for Summer Regular, 5W1 & 5W2 - 5/31/2012
Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Clinic - 5/31/2012
International Student Application Deadline for Fall - 6/1/2012
1st Class Day of Summer Regular & 5W1 - 6/4/2012
News
UHV sophomore served as voice of the students at Jaguar Hall - 05/21/2012
UHV business undergraduates participate in conference, hear from gas company manager - 05/17/2012
UHV student wins Salute to Nurses scholarship - 05/17/2012
School of Nursing launches Friends of Nursing with $1,000 donation - 05/17/2012
SBDC seminar to explore benefits of franchise ownership - 05/17/2012
