Career Exploration

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).

• Search by Occupation Group (on the left) or using the “Search Handbook” field (top right).
• Links to:
  • “What they do”
  • “Work Environment”
  • “How to Become One”
  • “Pay”
  • “Job Outlook”
  • “Similar Occupations”

What can I do with a major in...?

WCIDWAMI resources at the UNC Charlotte career website or the UCal Berkeley career website.

Search by major to discover information about:

• Related career titles.
• Related major skills.
• Job and internship resources.
• Career planning links.
  • The Occupational Outlook Handbook.
• Professional associations.
• Other resources.

Online Resources

Indeed

• Career exploration resources – https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/career-exploration
  • Homepage for Indeed – https://www.indeed.com/

LinkedIn

• Connect with alumni in career fields you are interested in.
• Follow the Saint Michael’s College LinkedIn page, with over 20k members.
  • You can check out the “Alumni” section and search by geographic area, field of work, degree, etc. to connect with members of the Saint Michael’s community.
• You can also join the Saint Michael’s College Alumni Connections group with over 4k members to connect with alumni in your field of interest.

Career Education website (BCEC)

• The Tips, Tools, and Resources section has links to:
  • Online Resources (including building a LinkedIn profile)
  • Affinity Group Resources

Handshake

The “Job & Internship Web Resources” section has links to areas of interest.

• For example – “VT Businesses for Social Responsibility”; “Grassroots”; and “Land a Job in the Liberal Arts.”
• Also includes “SMC subscription” resources.
  • Job
  • Internship
  • Interviewing – “Tell me about yourself”
• From the Handshake home page click on “Career Center,” then on “Resources,” then on “Job & Internship Web Resources.”

Tips for exploring your career choices

Start with yourself

• Consider what interests you, what you enjoy doing, and what motivates you.
  • Can include: school projects, clubs, internships, or part-time work that you liked doing.
• Consider what’s important to you in a career, industries or causes that motivate you, and responsibilities you might enjoy having.

Research careers

• Research careers that could meet your criteria.
• Read up on job descriptions, salaries, job outlook, and required education and training.
• Make a list of your top choices (and eliminate careers that don’t appeal to you).

Speak to people in the field

• Use LinkedIn, professors, colleagues/classmates, and other contacts.

Get involved in the workplace

• Consider job shadowing, volunteering, or part-time work if it fits your schedule.

Revisit your choices and determine your next steps