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Let's talk a little about career planning! Why is it important? How do you get started? First of all, have you ever tried to answer the question: "What will you do when you grow up?" Do you know what you like to do but don't know how that would connect to college or a career?? The information and links below can help you get started!!
Take the Do What You Are interest inventory by clicking on the link below.
At this site you can explore career and education options, create a plan for your future, and most importantly, have an answer to these important questions in life!!
Completing an interest inventory can help you evaluate your strengths and weakness, and can help you determine what your areas of interest are. More importantly, the results of an interest inventory can take these areas of interest and connect it to college majors as well as to the careers that fit your interests.
Try the What's Next Illinois site next!
WhatsNextIllinois.org is an interactive, one-stop home base through which students can research colleges, careers, and even find test prep programs! Follow the instructions to create an account and you're on your way!
Click on the videos below for quick tips to help you land a job!!!
Five Student Resume No No's
Getting the most out of your summer job
Inside the mind of the interviewer
The hidden dangers of facebook
What's your favorite subject? Find out what you can do with it!!
I LIKE ENGLISH!
I LIKE FINE ARTS!
I LIKE FOREIGN LANGUAGE!
I LIKE MATH!
I LIKE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH!
I LIKE SCIENCE!
I LIKE SOCIAL STUDIES!
What can I do with a major in __________________?
...go to www.niu.edu/careerservices/weblinks and explore your options!
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ENGINEERING?
Click above to find valuable summer opportunities and links for exploration.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENCE?
WOMEN IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHMATICS ON THE AIR!!
Bridges
Click on "create a new portfolio" -
You will need to know the following information:
Site ID: 0017875
Password: hawks
http://bridges.com/
Illinois Work Info: One Source
Trying to decide on a career? Looking for another college search site??
Check out this site for a variety of career exploration tools to help you on your way.
Click on “ICRN” (Illinois Career Resource Network" and then “CIS” (Career Information System)
Username: Illinois Password: careers
Scroll down the page and find the option of "School Sort" under Education & Training
Enter the criteria such as major, degree, and location that is important to you!
Click on "Get My Results" to get a list of schools that meet your criteria.
http://www.ilworkinfo.com/
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