Undecided about your major? A career? Don’t know how to search for that perfect job? We can help! This website contains valuable information, advice, and resources about choosing a major and finding a job. You can also visit the Office of Student Academic Support Services for more information.

Available Resources:

Career Planning Links:

• Career choice site with occupational information - http://www.careerkey.org/english
• A really great way to explore the Self Directed Search codes and find majors/occupations that match your interests - http://www.nycareerzone.org

Self-Awareness Tools:

SDS (Self-Directed Search) is a tool created to assess your Holland Code. Dr. John Holland characterizes each person by his or her resemblance to the six personality types: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. Work environments have also been characterized by these six types/models. When a person’s personality type matches the work environment type, (s)he will be more successful and happy in that career. To determine your Holland Code, stop by the Office of Student Academic Support Services to take the SDS.

Collage is a web-based program developed by Kent State University to help students document their experiences at the university and beyond. Features include: self-awareness tools, career exploration tools, experience folder to assist in the creation of a resume, and a junk drawer just for fun. Collage can be accessed at https://collage.kent.edu/

Books

There are many career related books available in the Office of Student Academic Support Services and the Library. For example, there are books that address the required training and job opportunities by career field.    

Local Job Board

Check out our job placement board located in the Office of Student Academic Support Services.

Useful Websites:

• Kent State University Career Services Center (http://dept.kent.edu/career/)
• About.com (www.about.com/careers)
• America’s Career InfoNet/Career Exploration (http://www.acinet.org/acinet/explore.asp)
• Career Magazine/Career Resources (http://www.careermag.com/JS/CareerResources/)
• JobStar Career Guides (http://www.jobstar.org/tools/career/index.cfm)
• Personality Types (www.personalitytype.com)
• The Princeton Review (http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/)
• The Job Hunter’s Bible (http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/)
• Transferable Job Skills (http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills.html)