Majors and Careers

College Majors and Careers

Choosing a Major

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If you're the type of student who has high hopes for your college career, the following is a list of frequently asked questions about college majors that should help reduce some of the confusion. (Read More)

Use your Naviance account to learn more about your strengths and possible career interests!

BigFuture's Major and Career Search

If you're thinking about college, it's also time to start thinking about college majors and careers. Here's the place to explore all the possibilities.

CareerZone, through the New York State Department of Labor, can help you explore careers related to your strengths, skills and talents.

CareerShip® is a free online career exploration adventure for middle and high school students. You can review careers by cluster, review the featured career, match careers to their interests, or search for a particular career.

CareerOneStop ncludes an extensive compilation of career resources and tools including the CareerOneStop Skills Matcher.

A great tool for career exploration and job analysis! O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

Before you rush out to find that perfect job or internship, you'll need to write your resume. And not just any resume, but the kind that'll separate you from all the people applying to your college of choice or eager to land that dream job. Here are some ways to avoid the pitfalls of resume writing and land yourself in the spotlight.