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Explore Career Options

• Career information and options
• iCAN - Alumni Career Advisory Network
• Connect the dots -- research industries, employers and jobs 
• Consider the nonprofit sector
• Explore diversity -- population specific career resources 
• View a listing of books in Career Services' library

Career information and options

CCS job links – Compiled by CCS, contains links to hundreds of websites in a variety of industries.

America’s Career InfoNet – Features occupation and industry information, salary data, career videos, education resources, self-assessment tools, career exploration assistance, and more.

Ferguson's Facts on File – A comprehensive career search database. It is organized by industry covering careers, career resources, and career preparation information (Please contact the Center for Career Services for username and password at 315-228-7380 or email ccs@colgate.edu.)

Occupational Information Network – Information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with occupations.

Occupational Outlook Handbook – Published by the U.S. government, is a comprehensive resource describing most career options.

Roadtrip Nation – Review video interviews conducted by the Roadtrip Nation team based on your interests (i.e. sports, politics) or a theme (i.e. risk, focus).

U.S. Department of Labor Career Guide to Industries – Provides information on careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, employment outlook, and lists organizations that can provide additional information. 

iCAN is our searchable alumni database for career networking contacts.

Connect the dots -- research industries, employers and jobs

The BIG Guide - Advice for anyone considering going abroad to study, volunteer, intern, teach, travel or work! Living abroad can be inspiring, challenging and even life-changing. Knowing what to expect is your key to success. The BIG Guide Online shows you how to build your credentials and prepare for work in the global economy. Register for free access to The BIG Guide Online and start building your global career skills today!

Going Global – Career and employment resources include world-wide job openings, internship listings, industry profiles and country-specific career information. More than 30,000 pages of constantly-updated content is included on topics such as: work permit/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, networking groups, cultural/interviewing advice, corporate profiles and worldwide job listings...plus much more! (This resource can only be accessed while on campus).

Internet Public Library – Guide to web sites of prominent organizations and associations.

Spotlight on Careers – A comprehensive set of online resources for career exploration and internship, job and graduate school searching in top career fields chosen by liberal arts graduates. Email ccs@colgate.edu for the password if you are off-campus.

WetFeet.com – Online overview of 32+ industries... includes fields such as advertising/PR, consulting, new media, nonprofit, & venture capital. Information includes what's great and what's to hate, industry tables and job tips.