Resources

National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Readiness Competencies

Handshake - Career Center job board and appointment scheduling tool

CareerShift - A powerful internship and job search tool searching websites, job boards, government agencies and not-for-profits 

Focus-2 – A self-paced, online career and education planning tool for college students (Access Code = Blazer)

What Can I Do With This Major? - Exploration tool providing information on what careers naturally flow from more than 70 different majors

NACE Salary Calculator - A salary survey data resource from the National Association of College and Employers 

Reality Check - Use this tool to calculate what your monthly living expenses will be after graduation to determine how much you would need to earn.

Idealist.org - Find volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, and internships

USAjobs.gov - The Federal government's official job list

My Next Move – A web-based interactive tool for new job seekers, students, and other career explorers to learn more about their career options

O*NET OnLine - A web-based application that provides user-friendly access to occupational information 

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The government's premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations

Diversity Employers- A career-development magazine for job seekers looking for employers who are interested in recruiting a diverse workforce.

SAGE Corps - Information on how you can intern abroad with a start-up company.

HRC Guide to Entering the Workforce - Human Rights Campaign GEN EQ Guide, information for LBGTQ community

 LGBTQ Careerlink 2.0 - LBGTQ job search tool 

Opportunities in Research and Fellowships - Research opportunities at Hood College