Embarking on your career journey requires more than just passion—it involves thoughtful research and exploration to understand various industries, job roles, and potential career paths. At the Saremi Center for Career Development, we provide a wealth of resources to guide you through this critical stage. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or are ready to dive deeper into specific industries, the tools and information on this page will help you make informed decisions.
From comprehensive career assessments to industry-specific guides and labor market insights, this page is your gateway to informed decision-making. Explore these career platforms to open doors to global opportunities and create a roadmap for your career success.
FOCUS 2 CAREER guides you through a reliable, intuitive career & education decision making model to help you choose majors offered at AIC, explore occupations & make informed career decisions.
FOCUS 2 CAREER will guide you through the career planning process and how to become career ready.
The platform utilizes 5 valid and reliable assessments and combines the results to present you with valuable insights about your work interests, values, skills, personality and leisure interests.
You can access FOCUS 2 CAREER under AIC Applications through the MyApps dashboard.
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First-Generation college students and graduates have successful careers just waiting to happen.
The challenge? Not having the information, contacts, and guidance they need to capitalize on their potential.
The solution? CareerSpring.
CareerSpring is committed to unlocking the employment potential of first-generation college students by providing career information, social capital, and job placement services through an online Career Platform.
For a quick overview of CareerSpring, watch this video guide.
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O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, researchers, and more!
Find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs. Then use comprehensive reports to learn about requirements, characteristics, and available opportunities for your selected occupation.
O*NET OnLine features the O*NET Interest Profiler (IP), a family of self-assessment career exploration tools that can help you discover the type of work activities and occupations that you would like and find exciting. Identify and learn about broad interest areas most relevant to you. Use your interest results to explore the world of work.
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Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop is:
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This online resource features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
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The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) assessment offers numerous benefits to students as they explore their academic and career paths. By measuring interests in various areas such as occupations, activities, and personal preferences, the assessment provides tailored insights that help students make informed decisions about their future. Key benefits include:
Enhanced Self-Awareness: The assessment helps students understand their unique interests and how these align with various career fields, providing clarity on what motivates and engages them.
Informed Academic Choices: Students can identify academic programs and coursework that align with their interests, increasing their likelihood of academic success and satisfaction.
Career Exploration and Direction: By highlighting careers that match their interests, the assessment introduces students to potential professions they may not have considered, guiding them toward fulfilling career paths.
Improved Decision-Making: The detailed results empower students to make confident decisions about their education, internships, and career pursuits based on data-driven insights.
Personalized Development Plans: The SII suggests practical steps for students to explore and develop skills in their areas of interest, encouraging targeted growth and preparation for future opportunities.
Increased Engagement and Motivation: When students pursue fields that genuinely interest them, they are more likely to remain engaged and motivated, both academically and professionally.
Tricia Love-Walsh is a Certified Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner. If you are interested in completing this inventory to help with your career exploration, please email Tricia directly at tricia.love-walsh@aic.edu with your request.
Feel empowered as you launch into the workforce with a strong foundation of career and education preparation. Follow your own individualized career plan, supporting you as you research programs of study, careers, scholarships, and prepare to apply for jobs.
MassHire 360 CIS is a comprehensive online career exploration system offering current career, education, and labor market information to all Massachusetts residents for free, licensed by the MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS). MassHire Career Information Systems is purchased with grants by the US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration.
MassHire 360 CIS is supported by intoCareers. For over 50 years, intoCareers has powered high-quality career information and planning systems across the nation. As a non-profit, we focus all of our resources on promoting research-based, best-practice career information services.
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Developed and published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS), the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), is a comprehensive resource providing detailed information on a wide range of occupations. It offers insights into job duties, education and training requirements, salary data, and job outlook projections for various careers.
The OOH is a valuable tool for students, job seekers, and career professionals, helping them make informed decisions about career paths and understand the labor market trends. The website is regularly updated to reflect the latest employment data and trends.
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Get real-world career advice from global organizations! CareerSpots videos are short, engaging videos to empower students to learn and help launch their careers.
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