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How to Research a Career

Web/Print Resources

• Read about paths associated with your field of study at Career Info by Major.
• Discover our Alumni Profiles.
• Find helpful books and articles at the St. Paul Campus Career Center in 198 McNeal Hall.
• Research careers online using the Occupational Outlook Handbook, O*Net Online, Iseek, and WetFeet.
• Read through job and internship descriptions on GoldPASS, the job posting site for U of M students and alumni.

In-Person Resources

• Learn from others by Interviewing a Professional at their workplace.
• Participate in a Mentor Program where you get paired with a professional in your field and meet with them monthly to job shadow or ask questions.
• Network! Ask faculty, instructors and advisers how other students have used their degrees. Find tips in our Online Networking Workshop.

St. Paul Campus Career Center, 198 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108
phone: 612-624-2710 fax: 612-624-9213 email: spccc@umn.edu

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