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Career Toolbox

We know that deciding on your career path and preparing to enter the workforce can be a daunting task. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e compiled videos, podcasts, websites, and more to help guide you along the way. Whether you鈥檙e new to college and looking for the right major or about to graduate and begin your job search, we have the resources to make it easy.

Hear personal stories from your 91看片 peers who are finding professional success.

• Student Success Stories

Major & Career Exploration

Self-reflection and research are integral parts of the career development process. By understanding your personality, skills, interest, and values, you are better equipped to find a major and career fit.

• College Majors
• Occupational Information & Employment Trends
  • (CareerOneStop)
•  Company & Employer Research
   Online Research Sources

  
  

  Informational Interviews and Job Shadowing

  •  (Job Shadowing)
•  Graduate School

  Graduate Schools and Programs Directories

  
  

  International/Abroad Graduate Schools
•  Internships & International Opportunities

  Internships

  • (Internships: Congress, Senate, and Federal)

  
  

  International Opportunities
• Career Resource Library

Career & Personality Assessments

Students enrolled in our BUSI classes will complete career assessments that align with the course objective. These assessments include the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Clifton Strengths for Students (formerly StrengthsQuest), and DISC. If you haven鈥檛 taken a BUSI course or want to learn more about our assessments, and schedule an appointment with one of our career coaches via .

• Strong Interest Inventory

  Strong Interest Inventory (SII) matches your interests with the interests of people who have been in career fields for at least three years and are happy with their work. To take this assessment, make an appointment on Handshake for Career Exploration and Research. In this appointment, we will discuss the SII in a little more depth and you鈥檒l receive instructions for taking the assessment.

• Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

  The Myers Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI, is a self-report assessment designed to identify personality types so they are understandable and useful in everyday life. Your assessment results will enhance your understanding of yourself, your motivations, natural strengths, preferences, and potential areas for growth. Having this knowledge and understanding will help you explore possible career options based on your personality. 

  To take this assessment, you must first make an appointment on  for Career Exploration and Research. You will meet with an advisor to discuss the MBTI in more depth and receive the instructions for taking the assessment.

Job Search Preparation

As the world of work continues to change, students need materials and a unique approach that will help them stand out to employers. The resources below are a great starting point for developing a job search strategy.

• Workforce Preparation
• R茅sum茅s & Cover Letters

  R茅sum茅/Cover Letter Writing Guides

  • What is a R茅sum茅?
  • Cover Letter and R茅sum茅 Template

   

  VMock

  • Use VMock to analyze your r茅sum茅 and receive feedback on various aspects of your r茅sum茅, such as impact, competency analysis, and bullet level feedback.

   

  Videos
•  Interview Tips
  Interview Stream

  The InterviewStream system offers students the chance to digitally record multiple practice interviews using a computer in the OPCD or from a home computer (equipped with a web-cam and updated software). Through InterviewStream, students can schedule practice interview appointments using equipment in the OPCD, select interview questions to practice answering, and email practice interview videos to career coaches, professors, or employers.

   

  Practice interviewing with this online interactive tool provided by the 91看片 College of Business.

   

  Interview Tip Sheets

  • Interview Preparation

  
  

  Web Resources for Interview Tips

  
  

  Video Resources for Building Interview Skills

  
  
  

  Employers Discuss Professional Dress
• Networking

  Networking Videos

   

  LinkedIn and Social Media
• Job Search

  Tips and Advice

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  Job Banks/Career Search Engines
• Resources for Diverse Audiences

  Online Resources

  
  

  • (Jobs and Internships)
  • (Islamic Society of North America)

  
  

  Non-Traditional Students and Job Seekers

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  Students and Job Seekers With Disabilities

  • (internships: students with disabilities studying science, engineering, mathematics, computers science, and business)
  • (job seekers with disabilities)
  • : American Association of People with Disabilities

  
  

  Separating Military Personnel and Veterans

  • (for veterans looking for civilian jobs)
  • (re-entering the civilian job market; national job search resources for veterans)
• Relocation
  Cost of Living

  • (Bankrate)
• Salary Information

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Career Fair Preparation

Every semester, the OPCD collaborates with employers and other campus partners to offer a host of career fairs and high-impact networking events. The resources below will ensure that students are prepared to take advantage of these opportunities.

• Career Fair Preparation
• Career Fair Follow-Up