Career Resources for UM Online/Distance Students
In the career development process, knowledge is power. Below, we have compiled links to various career related services and resources especially helpful to online/distance students.
Identifying a Career and Choosing a Major: Making the Connection
What can I do with a major in…? Informational guides addressing career options for many UM majors. Each profile summarizes the major and lists related occupations, typical employers and links to related resources on the web.
Choosing and Using Your Major: Separating Myth from Reality Informational handout on the relationship of college majors to career fields and things to consider when making career and academic decisions.
Choosing Your Major Article on the steps involved in making a decision about academic major.
Major and Career Profiles Information profiles by categories from the CollegeBoard
Career InfoNet: Career Exploration U.S. Department of Labor sponsored site for career exploration with self-assessment tools and videos about specific careers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics classic resource guide covering training and education, earnings, job outlook, typical job duties, working conditions, related occupations and sources for additional information.
O*NET The O*NET program is the nation's primary source of occupational information.
Online Career Information Resources
Career Resource Handouts Downloadable information handouts from UM Career Services. Topics include: resumes, cover letters, job search, interviewing, work abroad, applying to graduate school, etc.
CareerSpots Videos Brought to you by UM Career Services, these short informational videos cover critical career-related topics students need to know about, including career fairs, networking, resumes and career-related correspondence, interviewing, follow-up, salary and more!
Career InfoNet Videos Informational videos for hundreds of career fields.
CareerTV Online employer videos, career videos, and company profiles
Vault Videos on YouTube
Career Guide to Industries Looks at careers from an industry perspective.
Careers and Occupations Guides Detailed information on a variety of career choices.
Employment Information for Individuals with Disabilities Federal government website.
Business Directories A collection of business directories by industry.
America’s Service Locator Employment services, information and resources by U.S. state.
The Riley Guide A comprehensive career information resource guide.
Using Social Media for Careers
A professionally-oriented social networking site. Interactions are for business rather than social contacts.
Search jobs
Login to search companies
Jobs directory
Find worksheets to help you:
Build a profile
Network professionally
Conduct employer research
Watch videos on:
Getting started
Professional Branding
Building a network
Read guides aimed at:
New users
Job seekers
A micro-blog and social networking service with many uses. Learn about companies and hiring using sites designed to help you conduct job searches on Twitter.
TweetMyJobs
TwitJobSearch
TwitterJobFinder
Link Your Military Experience to Civilian Life
Career One Stop Veteran’s and transitioning service member career resources.
Military Crosswalk Search Use Military Occupational Classification (MOC) to find civilian-equivalent occupations and information.
Veterans and Military Personnel – The Riley Guide Job search information, sponsored programs, education and training.
Feds Hire Vets U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Government-wide Veterans Employment Website.
Job Search Resources
Griz eRecruiting Online career management system for UM students: post your resume, interview on-campus, search and apply for jobs and internships.
Resumes and Cover Letters – The Riley Guide A directory of resources on constructing resumes, cover letters and other job search correspondence.
Resume Handout UM Career Services.
Job Search – The Riley Guide A directory of resources on conducting a successful job search.
Job Search Handout UM Career Services.
Interviewing Advice – The Riley Guide A directory of resources on successful interviewing.
Interviewing Handout UM Career Services.
Job Listing Sites – The Riley Guide A directory of online job posting sites.
Salary Information
Salary Wizard Search for national average salaries based on job title and location.
Salary Calculator Provides compensation information based on location, education and job title from NACE.
Graduate School Resources
Writing a Graduate School Statement Handout UM Career Services.
Graduate School Timeline and Checklist Handout UM Career Services.
Graduate School Information and Search Peterson’s Guide to College Information.
Test Preparation Free practice exams for many standardized exams.
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