LibGuides: Job/Career Resources: Explore Careers

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Job-Hunting Books

The WetFeet Insider Guide to Industries and Careers for Undergrads
ISBN: 1582073791
Publication Date: 2003
In this book, you will learn about what's going on in 20 industries that draw new undergraduates; the specific requirements for ten career types; the wide variety of career options that are available to the new undergraduate; the top players in each category; and recent industry and career trends.
What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles
Call Number: Third floor - HF5383 .B56 2013
ISBN: 9781607741473
Publication Date: 2013

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Career Exploration

Online Career Exploration Resources

CAREERWise Education
Produced by the Workforce Development Department of Minnesota State, this website provides assessments, career information, education planning, and job searching information.

CareerOneStop
Find employment information and inspiration, manage your career, plan a pathway to success, and find tools to help you in your search.

Career Tips from Career Services at Minnesota State University - Moorhead

Find tips and guides for getting started in the right direction for your career search at the MSUM Career Development Center. You will find resources for:

Career Exploration
Job Searching
Graduate School
Student Employment

Employment Trends and Research

Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State
CERI conducts annual research on recruitment and employment outlook related to college graduates seeking employment.
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CERI strives to increase our understanding of young adults in their transition from college to work.
College Majors 101
An informational website for over 150 college majors. Create a profile and pay a fee for additional access.
STEM Career
STEM Career is a brokering site to support STEM advocates. Find blog posts on a variety of relevant topics; resources for students, counselors, educators, and parents; as well as information on STEM disciplines, degree profiles, a library, fast facts, and daily reads.
Career Guides
Explore thousands of career guides that goes over details like important skills, work environment, trends and more.

Self-assessments

O*Net Interest Profiler
Take a test to determine your three (out of six) dominant traits and links to O*Net resources to help match your traits to careers. Includes career profiles.
Keirsey Temperament Sorter
This 70-question assessment is related to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Cost: Free for mini-report. Required profile to receive report.