Exploring Careers, Student Services - Iona College Center for Career Development


	Student Services Exploring Careers
Career Development Home Student Services Discovering Strengths and Interests Choosing a Major Exploring Careers Resumes and More Interviewing Internships Recruitment Resources Professional Organizations Guide to Graduate Schools Ask a Career Advisor Employer Services Alumni Services For Faculty For Parents Four Year Plan Exploring Careers Resumes & More Interviewing Internships Part-Time Job Listings On-Campus Recruiting Job Search Links Graduate School Contact Us Directions to Iona	Exploring Careers It is important to research and investigate various career fields prior to making a decision. There are a variety of methods used to research careers including the Internet, libraries, periodicals, trade magazines and discussions with professionals in the field. A Career Advisor can provide additional suggestions for research. The following are some resources to help you get started. Resources for Career Research What can I Do With This Major? - Helps you connect with careers through a list of potential employers, specific strategies to obtain employment in those fields as well as links to career sites based upon major. Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-07- To find career information by occupation. Occupational Information Network (ONET) WetFeet.com - Allows you to research companies, industries and careers. Job Web - Search by your major for a list of jobs; or, pick a job and see which majors might fit that career. The Riley Guide Salary Guides and Guidance - Finding salary information to help you make a decision or negotiate better pay. www.usatodaycollege.com - Explores career news, issues and industry trends through various articles. Monstertrak Career Contact & Alumni Network - links you to Iona Alumni and other professionals that have volunteered to give career advice. Monster Career Center - This site contains detailed information about job profiles. Center for Career Development Library - consists of books, periodicals and literature on organizations as well as Internet resources. America's Career Info Net - America's Career InfoNet (ACINet) helps people make better, more informed career decisions. America's Career InfoNet is ideal for job seekers, employers, human resource specialists and workforce development specialists. Collegejobboard.com - To start exploring careers, pick a general career category. You can browse specific jobs and learn about working conditions, job forecasts, related professions, and what you can be doing right now to reach your goals.