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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

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
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


student working with a career counselor

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


alumni career planning with our career services website

Plan

Taking action: preparing, networking, and applying.

ResourcesMilitary and Veteran ResourcesStudents with Disabilities

Big Interview® for student access code, please contact Career Services.
Cover Letters
Excelsior Connects: Career Communities, Mentoring and Networking
Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep – Central hub for career assessment, job searches, and more
LinkedIn Set Up
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)


students and alumni in a career counseling session

Achieve & Accomplish

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

ResourcesMilitary and Veteran ResourcesStudents with Disabilities

15,000+ Abroad Opportunities
After College – Jobs & Internships
Career Fairs (Open & Free)
Chegg Internships Board
College Recruiter – Jobs & Internships
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

Hire Our Heroes
Mission Hire Me
National Resource Directory
Readiness & Resources
Veterans Ascend Employment Resource
Veteran Opportunities
Wounded Warrior Project

Docs With Disabilities Webinars
Employment for People with Disabilities
Employment Resources for People with Disabilities

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Career Tips, Techniques, and Insights

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