WHERE TO GO FOR HELP …

• Your College Web Site and Campus Resources Continue using the campus’s services and resources that you learned about in this course, such as the learning center or career center. Larger campuses might have specialized career service centers for specific professional schools and clusters of majors. Often student professional organizations, academic advisers, and departments will provide relevant career information on their Web sites.
• Academic Advising and First-Year Counselors More and more advisers have been trained in what is known as “developmental advising,” or helping you see beyond individual classes and working to help you initiate a positive transition to and through college.
• Faculty On many campuses faculty members take an active role in helping students connect academic interests to careers. A faculty member can recommend specific courses that relate to a particular career. Developing a relationship with a faculty mentor can open a number of important doors.
• Library All campuses have a main library that contains a wealth of information on careers. The reference librarian at the main desk will be glad to help you. If you are a student on a large university campus, you might find additional libraries that are specific to certain professional schools and colleges within the university. Some campuses have a separate library in the career center staffed by librarians whose job is to help you locate career-related information resources.
• Upperclass Students Ask whether more experienced students can help you navigate courses and find important resources. Many colleges have established peer mentoring programs that connect you to upperclass students for one-on-one guidance. Upperclass students might also have practical experience gained from internships and volunteering. Because they have tested the waters, they can alert you to potential pitfalls or inform you of opportunities. In addition, if you developed some good friendships in this class and discovered one or more students with whom you really connected, stay in touch with them.
• Student Organizations Professional student organizations that focus on specific career interests meet regularly throughout the year and provide excellent leadership development opportunities. Join them now.

• Career Center Go to your campus career center’s home page and check its resources, such as links to useful pages.
• Occupational Information Network: www.onetcenter.org. This federal government site has information on occupations, skill sets, and links to professional sites for selected occupations. It is a great place to get started thinking about your interests.
• Mapping Your Future: www.mappingyourfuture.org. This comprehensive site provides support for those who are just starting to explore careers.
• The Riley Guide: www.rileyguide.com. The Riley Guide is one of the best sites for interviewing, job search strategies, and other critical career tips.