Steps - Exploring Majors in Relation to Occupations
Learn About Occupations by:
1. READING:
Career Resource Library in 2153 UC - Compilation of books, catalogs, manuals, handbooks, workbooks, videos, career and job exploration resources.
FOCUS Online - FOCUS can help you develop an accurate understanding of your personal strengths, needs, and preferences. FOCUS takes a multi-dimensional approach, allowing you to develop a more clear picture of yourself and your goals. Each of the seven core assessments will produce a list of occupations for you to explore. You will have the chance to explore as many, or as few, as you desire. As you look at each occupation, you will be asked questions about many of the details. FOCUS will summarize both the positive aspects and the potential problems associated with each occupation.
It is recommended that students speak with a Career Services counselor before and after completing the career exploration inventories to insure that students understand the results. To request to use the program go to FOCUS and complete the request form. There is no charge for UM-Dearborn students and alumni.
Counseling and Support Services – has a battery of three career interest inventories which can be administered and interpreted for a nominal fee. Stop in 2157 UC or call 313-593-5430 for details.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Premier career resource published by Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
O’Net - Department of Labor source of updated occupational information and labor market research. Interactive skills-based database to describe worker attributes.
America’s Career INFONET - Find wage & employment trends, occupational requirements, state-by-state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts, & the most extensive career resource library online.
2. INTERVIEWING/SHADOWING PROFESSIONALS AND NETWORKING IN FIELD:
Job Shadowing: Schedule an appointment with your career counselor to learn more about these techniques.
Career Mentoring Network (CMN) - A list of names & e-mail addresses of alumni who volunteer to talk to students about their career paths. You must either be registered with Career Services to use this program or consult with your career counselor.
3. GAINING EXPERIENCE:
Internships and Cooperative Education Internships and Cooperative Education
Volunteering – in your area of interest. Inquire about volunteer opportunities in Career Services.
Student Organizations – Most majors have affiliated student organizations or students’ chapters of professional organizations.
Summer Jobs/Part-time work – inquire about summer and part-time jobs in Career Services
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