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RESOURCES FOR EXPLORING MAJORS AND CAREERS
EUREKA | |
| Eureka is a California Career Information System available on Career Center computers. It provides a comprehensive database of occupational information, training/degree required, California colleges that provide the training or degree, and financial aid information. Eureka also provides an opportunity to assess your preferred skills and match them to careers. | |
Occupational Video Clips | |
| Provides brief video clips of over 400 occupations | |
Occupational Outlook Handbook | The grand-daddy of all occupational research sites. Created by the US Department of Labor, this site provides details on hundreds of occupations. |
Career Profiles of Real People - over 40 careers featured! | The grand-daddy of all occupational research sites. Created by the US Department of Labor, this site provides details on hundreds of occupations. |
Career in PSYCHOLOGY | Plan your advanced career in Psychology. SSU faculty member completed a project searching the web nationally for all post BA psychology programs. PhD (clinical and all others), Psy D, MFT, MSW, and others in the psychology field. |
O*Net Online - Occupational Information Network | Developed by U.S. Department of Labor. This site provides detailed occupational information. Search by keyword or "job family". Also features a career search by "skills" - click on "Skills Search." |
Learn More About Your Major | Links to dozens of web sites, categorized by major, that provide occupational profiles. |
Careers by Major | Provides typical job titles for college majors. |
Books in the Career Center Library | The Career CenterÕs library features over 300 books and videos that focus on a wide range of career fields and employers, and on job search strategies and techniques. Search our database of books to see what's in stock and come to the Career Center to read them or view the videos. |
JOBSTAR | Provides information on regional salary ranges, with links to many career sites. |
Talk to Professionals | Faculty, family, friends, former employers, and career advisors can often provide contacts with whom you can meet for an informational interview (link to http://www.sonoma.edu/sas/crc/selfdir/infointerview.shtml) to learn more about a specific occupation or career field. The Career Center has a database of hundreds of company representatives, so we can always put you in touch with a professional when you're ready to do an informational interview. |
Career Advising | SSU Career and Academic Advisors can assist you in assessing your interests, exploring options, making decisions, and developing effective job search strategies. Drop ins M Ð F from 10:00 Ð 4:00, Salazar 1070, or make an appointment by calling 664-2196. |
Salazar Hall 1070 • Sonoma State University • 1801 East Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609 • Phone: 707 664 2196 • Career fax: 707.664.4016 • Email