Career Planning

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CAREER PLANNING

Successful careers begin with individuals first identifying their values, interests, skills and leaning about related majors and professions. Let us support you in clarifying your career goals. Contact Career Services for an appointment to discuss your career options and to complete an assessment of your career interests at our office. Check out our "Current Events" link for some great learning experiences and career connections as well.

Some helpful links we recommend related to careers include:

FOCUS is one of our career exploration and assessment services. You may do this web-based interest assessment free of charge if you are a Wilkes student or alum. The access code for Wilkes students or alumni is wu08. Do arrange a follow-up consultation with Career Services to discuss your results.

JobWeb offers career development advice. Published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook is hosted by the US Department of Labor. Students can find information on a specific occupation including: What a typical workday in the job is like, working conditions, training and education needed, earnings and job prospects.

"What Can I Do With A Major In?" is sponsored by the Career Services at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Great site to explore career opportunities for more than 40 different majors.

Career Information on a variety of fields and employers from wetfeet.com

10 Ideas for Students' Career Success -- Excellent ideas for career success, starting in your freshman year:
www.jobweb.org/parents.aspx?id=50

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