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.

The list price for Job Choices is $16.95, but Job Choices magazines are available to UHV Students and Alumni for FREE by contacting Career Services. **While Supplies Last.**

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.