Not sure what's out there? Curious about you career options? Need direction?

We can help you sort out your career plans and decisions.

Explore your interests, values, and personality by taking an online career assessment through Career Services.

Informational Interviewing: talk with those who are doing work that interests you. Informational Interviewing (PDF)

The following web sites are provided for informational use only, not as an endorsement of any particular organization or service.

Explore Occupations:

• http://www.careeronestop.org/ -- U.S. Department of Labor’s new site, great one stop shop. O*NET a primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - Revised every two years, a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
• iSeek.org - gateway to career, education, employment, and business information. Minnesota-based, easy-to-use, highly recommended.
• http://careerclusters.org./ - see 16 groupings of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. Another helpful way of bringing order to chaos!
• http://www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm - learn about the top 12 fastest growing industries.Articulate Interests:
• Minnesota Careers Interest Assessment -http://www.iseek.org/iseek/static/2008assess_4-7.pdf

Clarify Values:

• Monster.com - Work Values Checklist

Identify Skills:

• iseek.org - Skills Assessment

Learn About Different Majors :

• MyMajors.com - advice on majors that fit your interests and abilities and the careers available to those majors.
• Metropolitan State University's catalog - search our academic catalog to discover our available majors.
• U of M's Career and Community learning Center - site on What Can I Do With a Major In...

Research Potential Employers:

• Metropolitan State Library - the librarians are always ready to assist students with research. They have a great Career Resources Jumpstart page too.
• Bizjournals.com - free searchable archive of nationwide collection of business magazines, make sure to see the local CityBusiness and the annual Book of Lists! (www.bizjournals.com/twincities)
• James J. Hill Library - great source for private company information. Very helpful staff used to working with people in career transition.
• FindArticles.com - vast archive of published articles from more than 300 magazines and journals. No charge and an easy way to educate yourself on a company before the interview.
• Career Link – read profiles of companies and organizations specifically interested in Metro State students and alumni!