In addition to conducting online research, another great way to explore careers is to talk to people who are working in the fields you're interested in! Consider connecting with people on LinkedIn or in your personal life who could tell you more about the work they do.
Below, you'll find links with information about specific career fields. Learn more about...
Bound-for-Career Guidebook by
According to Burtnett (president, Education Now, and adjunct, counselor education, Marymount Univ.), one should always be prepared to make appropriate education and career-related decisions by anticipating iterative universal phases in the "career development process." In this comprehensive, systematic, and readable book, he presents a process for developing a successful career.
Land Your Dream Career in College by
The authors provide eleven easy-to-follow strategies for effectively using time on campus to start building a career. Terhune and Hays leads students through content designed to help students set themselves up for success, without focusing on grades or papers.
What the Best College Students Do by
The author of the best-selling What the Best College Teachers Do is back with humane, doable, and inspiring help for students who want to get the most out of their education. The first thing they should do? Think beyond the transcript. Use these four years to cultivate habits of thought that enable learning, growth, and adaptation throughout life.
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