Business Career Information
Start your career research early. Here are some recommendations for planning for success:
Assess yourself. Think about your interests and your skills. Consider ways to tap into your current education as well as your passions.
Make lists. Consider the kind of work you like and the kind of work you don't like. Both of these will help you clarify and eliminate ideas.
Find alumni and network. Join LinkedIn. Use the SCU Career Center. Interview professionals currently in the field.
Start your job search early. Scan job postings. Learn about what skills are required vs preferred. Start developing your pitch/story.
Realize that money isn't everything. Consider the importance of work/life balance in your own life. What do you ultimately want to achieve?
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- Climb the LadderProvides in-depth career profiles for nearly any job/industry. Includes job duties, requirements, industry outlook, and more.
- O*Net OnlineSearch by occupation or keyword. Includes job tasks, tools used*, technology skills, employment trends, etc.
- CareerOneStopFind industry wages, compare skills requirements, and examine highest-paying and fastest-growing industries.
- CNN Cost of Living CalculatorExamine price differences across U.S. states and cities. Compare based on where you live now vs where you want to live.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage StatisticsView occupational employment and wage estimates at the state-level. For example: Chief Executives in California.
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- CareerOneStop - Salary FinderFind salary information for more than 800 occupations. Includes city, state, and zip code salaries.
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- IndeedLink to Indeed Career Guide for featured articles on career development.