Q.
I am interested in a career, NOT just any job. How do I start?
A. The Career Center
staff follows these steps to help you make "YOUR"
plan:
1. Self-assessments are helpful in order to get to know yourself.
2. You
will explore occupations, schools,
and programs.
3.
Finally,
you set up your plan with the help of a counselor.
Q.
What occupational titles are related to my curriculum?
A. Our DISCOVER software as well as our
Career Explorer Internet subscription
enable us to find occupations related to your curriculum. We also have books,
handouts, and videos for your exploration.
Q.
We are moving. Can
you help me find a school near my new home that offers my major?
A. Our DISCOVER software has
a listing of schools and majors in all fifty states. We also have an
Internet subscription to COLLEGE SOURCE (National College Catalog
Collection) where you can download catalogs from many colleges
throughout the U.S.
Q. What
is the projected demand and salary for my career?
A. Local, state, and national demand
and salaries are available for many occupations through our computer software, Internet
access, and printed material.
Q. If I
have a specific disability, is there a way to identify occupations that might suit my
needs?
A. Our computer software outlines the
physical requirements of many occupations.
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Q.
I need a job. Does the Career Center staff help people find
jobs? |
A.
The Career Center focuses on Career Planning which entails career
assessment (defining your interests, values, and your assessment of
your abilities) and career information (local, state, and national
demand, salaries, work settings and tasks, physical characteristics, what
training is needed and where to obtain that training,
etc.).
However,
we sincerely desire to assist you in your job search. Therefore, we
have included the following links should prove useful to you:
http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/links.htm
(library, city, county, state, federal job listings) and www.MatchForce.org
(Bridging the Gap between Business and Military).
You
may also
click on the link below: Job Listings On The Web.
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