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Career Planning and Getting Started
Career Planning and Getting Started at UMUC
Job Search Services for Students
Faculty / Staff Department Services
Career Services
Room 2270 SFSC – Adelphi Campus
301-985-6785
careerservices@umuc.edu
Steps to take when choosing a major or changing careers: |
Steps to Choosing a Major/
Changing Careers
Step 2: Knowing About My Options
Once you have clarified your self-knowledge, the next step is identifying and increasing your knowledge of your available options. Identify potential occupations and majors that match your skills, interests, values, and personality. Research job descriptions, education and training requirements, salaries, and the skills and personal characteristics required for specific occupations.
Knowing about my options involves the following:
- Learning about specific occupations and majors
- Researching job descriptions
- Understanding how to find and evaluate resources
- Understanding how occupations, job settings and majors are organized
- Investigating education and training options
- Understanding what skills and personal traits are required for specific occupations
Resources that can help:
The following Web sites can assist you with exploring your options:
- Access America for Students
A comprehensive information portal providing answers to your questions on education, career, government, and more.
- Specific Job Exploration
As an experienced job seeker, you may already have a particular federal job in mind. Find descriptions and minimum qualifications necessary for that job.
- Match Federal Jobs to Private Sector Jobs
Find private sector jobs that are similar to the Federal job you are currently performing or are interested in performing.
- America’s Career InfoNet
From CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Career Exploration Links – Occupational
From University Health Services Tang Center (University of California, Berkeley).
- Health Careers
Sponsored by the Maryland Hospital Association.
- O*NET OnLine (explore occupations and complete a skills assessment)
From the Occupational Information Network.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
From the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Occupational Outlook Quarterly Online
from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Real People Informational Interviews
Profiles by career, from WetFeet, Inc.
UMUC's career-focused degree and certificate programs for undergraduate and graduate students can help prepare you for a career advancement and opportunities.