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Career Readiness for Students

Whatever phase you’re in on your professional and career development journey, we are here to help every step of the way toward reaching your goals. Explore a wealth of resources to assist you based on where you are and what you aspire to achieve and accomplish.

student working on career planning

Phase 1: Discover

Learning about matching skills, occupations, and education.

Phase 1 ResourcesMilitary and Veteran Resources

16Personalities® Assessment Test
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Search
Lightcast® Skills Extractor
Focus 2 Career® Readiness & Goal Planning
CareerOneStop mySkills myFuture
Focus 2 Apply® Decide on a Major
CollegeBoard Help to Navigate Your Path

Military.com Discovery and Assessment
Military.com Skills Translator
CareerOneStop Military to Civilian Jobs Match


student working with a career counselor

Phase 2: Explore

Research, gain insight and gather information.

Phase 2 ResourcesMilitary and Veteran Resources

Firsthand® Exploration and Planning Hub
O*Net – Build Your Future
One Stop – Career Exploration, Training & Jobs
SkillsCommons® by Industry
What Can I Do With this Major?

USA Jobs
Go Government
My Next Move
U.S. Department of Labor Resources
Hiring Network
U.S. Department of VA
Feds Hire Vets


alumni career planning with our career services website

Phase 3: Plan

Taking action: preparing, networking, and applying.

Phase 3 ResourcesMilitary and Veteran Resources

uConnect Communities Hub
Excelsior Connects Networking Hub for Mentoring, Career Communities and More
Cover Letters
LinkedIn Set Up
Big Interview® Interactive AI Practice Site for Students
Big Interview® Interactive AI Practice Site for Alumni
OWL Writing Lab Career Resources
Resumes
Lightcast® Resume Optimizer

American Corporate Partners
Transition Assistance Programs
DOD Skillsbridge


students and alumni in a career counseling session

Phase 4: Achieve & Accomplish

Reaching goals, accepting offers, or furthering education.

Phase 4 ResourcesMilitary and Veteran Resources

15,000+ Abroad Opportunities
After College – Jobs & Internships
Career Fairs (Open & Free)
Chegg Internships Board
College Recruiter – Jobs & Internships
Employment for People with Disabilities
Employment Resources for People with Disabilities
Glassdoor – For Students
Professional Skills Training Courses
Public Service & Volunteer Opportunities
USA Jobs – Students & Grads
Vault – Job Board
Virtual Micro-Internships with Parker Dewey®
Virtual Student Federal Internships
WayUp – Jobs & Internships
Industry Projects, Experiences and Connections with Forage®
Study Abroad

Readiness & Resources
Mission Hire Me
National Resource Directory
Veterans Ascend Employment Resource
Veteran Opportunities

Contact Us:

888-533-9267

careerinfo@excelsior.edu

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