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Almost every college campus has a career center where you can obtain free counseling and information on careers. A career professional will work with you to help you define your interests, interpret the results of any assessments you complete, coach you on interview techniques, and critique your résumé. It’s important to schedule an appointment and find the center. By the end of your first year you should be familiar with the career center and the counselor who is responsible for your academic major or interests. You might also find opportunities for internships and interview practice. Visit your career center early and often during the course of your undergraduate experience. Your career adviser can guide you step by step through the major and career decision-making processes.

Sometimes the best way to learn about a career is to talk to or shadow someone who is working or teaching in that field. Your career center can help connect you with alumni who graduated in the area in which you are interested or set up an informational interview with a professional in your field of interest. Find out as much as possible about the education and training required for a specific career in the field. Ask about the skills necessary to succeed and the outlook for the future.

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Chapter 15: Applying What You've Learned