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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.

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Discover

Learning about matching skills, occupations, and education.

ResourcesMilitary and Veteran ResourcesStudents with Disabilities

16Personalities® Assessment Test
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Search
Lightcast® Skills Extractor
Focus 2 Career® Readiness & Goal Planning
CareerOneStop mySkills myFuture

50 Strong: Navigating Civilian Employment
Hire Our Heroes
Military.com Discovery and Assessment
Military.com Skills Translator
CareerOneStop Military to Civilian Jobs Match

AAAS Entry Point!
NOD Leading Disability Employers
NOD Professional Services
NOD Webinar Registration
Disability:IN Neurodiversity @ Work Roundtable
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
USA.gov Disability Jobs & Training

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Explore

Research, gain insight and gather information.

ResourcesMilitary and Veteran ResourcesStudents with Disabilities

Vault Career Exploration and Planning Hub
O*Net – Build Your Future
One Stop – Career Exploration, Training & Jobs

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

National Disability Rights Network – Employment Issues
University of Washington DO-IT Center
Disability:IN NextGen Leaders Program
College Autism Network – Neurodiverse Candidate Job Boards
Lime Connect – Rebranding Disability Through Achievement

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Plan

Taking action: preparing, networking, and applying.

ResourcesMilitary and Veteran ResourcesStudents with Disabilities

Excelsior Connects: Career Communities, Mentoring and Networking
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
Hire Our Heroes
DOD Skillsbridge
Transition Assistance Programs

A Place for Us
Disability Scoop Jobs
Galt Staffing: Networking Tips for Individuals with Disabilities
Integrate Autism Employment Advisors
Lime Connect
Neurodiversity Resources Conference Handout
WRP (Workforce Recruitment Program)

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Achieve & Accomplish

Job Search, Mock Interviews, Salary Negotiation and Accepting an Offer

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Career Readiness Request Form

Career Tips, Techniques, and Insights

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How to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance While Earning Your Degree

Maintain a healthy work-life balance with practical tips on time management, setting boundaries, reducing stress, and prioritizing self-care.

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Career Spotlight: ICU Nurse

Learn what ICU nurses do, how much they can earn, what their responsibilities are, and how to become one. Your nursing career starts here!

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Is an Information Technology Degree Worth It?

Earning an IT degree is a great step forward in your tech career. Find out how Excelsior University can help you unlock your full potential!

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