Researching Careers

Taking the time to research different careers will enable you to make better decisions when applying to internship or job opportunities. It is important to utilize alumni, professors, family members, and friends in discovering careers and what they entail. Career Services can help you assess your skills and interests, pinpoint careers, and give you additional resources to learn more. We have included links below to help you understand the career-potential of your major, find potential alumni networking contacts, and research employers once you have identified an area of interest.

NEW: Check out our new Alumni Career Audio Interviews to hear alumni talk about their careers and offer advice for students and alumni!

General Research Sites

What can I do with a Major in?
Vault Online Library: To access, you must log in to WebCenter and select Career Services Web Resources from the drop-down menu.
Riley Guide
WetFeet

Career Spots

CareerSpots are streaming videos that give you the practical information you need to aid you in a job or internship search. Video topics are: Career Center Benefits; Make Your Resume POP; The Elevator Pitch; How to Research Companies; and Potential Perils of Social Networking Sites. To access, login to WebCenter and select Career Services Web Resources from the drop down menu.

Careers A-Z

These are the recommended sites for researching careers and finding links to internships and job listings by career field. Some links also contain related career resources for the particular field.

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Researching Careers

General Research Sites

Career Spots

Careers A-Z

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