Career Development Center: Choosing a Major

Choosing a Major

Check this out first ~ ALAC: Advising & Learning Assistance Center @ Rensselaer

"What can I do with a major in..." (courtesy of St. Lawrence University)
"What can I do with a major in..." (courtesy of UNC-Wilmington)
University of Delaware "Major Resource Kits" (Great information on "What can I do with a major in...")

Selected On-Line Career Resources

CareerMag.com (career related articles)
Career Voyages
EmploymentSpot
JobSmart Specific Career Information
(Covers a wide variety of careers especially engineering, science, health, and management.)
National Business Employment Weekly
The Riley Guide
What Color is Your Parachute?
The Wall Street Journal

Self-Assessment Information and Tools

Kiersey Temperament Sorter
Personality Type.com (based on the MBTI / Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger)

updated 07/11/08

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