Student Support Services

Pathways to Career Success

Explore Majors/Careers

Having trouble deciding on your major? Wondering what other options are available to you? Do you want to explore a career field that sounds really exciting? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may want to let us help you clarify your major or career decision.

Sigi 3

One of the more personalized and career oriented services we provide to PASSport participants is the Sigi 3 customized career assessment. SSS Students log in from any computer, at a time that is convenient for them, and complete a series of questionnaires in order to be matched with a variety of career types that best suit their individual personalities, goals, and interests. Any career field may be explored, and attention is given to providing students with not only job requirements, but also forecast predictions for growth the chosen field.

Log on to Sigi 3

What you will need before signing on:

Before signing on to SIGI 3 you will need an access code provided by the Lander University Student Support Services. If you have any questions or need assistance using SIGI 3, please contact the Carol L. Staley-Abney, Counseling Advisor/Content Manager at 388-8741 or via email at csabney@lander.edu .

If you already have a SIGI 3 access code, you will need to create a user profile the first time you sign on. Once you sign on with the access code, click on the link to create profile.

How to Plan Your Career and Make Career Choices

Career Development eManual - University of Waterloo
Career Planning Guide - jobpostings Magazine
Career Planning Process - Bowling Green State University
Career Exploration - careeronestop
Guide to Exploring Majors and Careers
The Internet: A Tool for Career Planning

Career Assessments

Sigi 3 – Contact SSS counseling advisor/content manager Carol L. Staley-Abney for the access code to the career assessment.

Career Interests Game - University of Missouri - Columbia
Counseling, Testing & Advice - JobHuntersBible
Explore Your Career Opportunities - USAJobs
Skills Search - O*NET OnLine
Skills Profiler - careeronestop
Workplace Values Assessment - Quintessential Careers
Work Values Checklist - Monster.com

Choosing a Major
MyMajors.com

I Can Do This With This Major.......?

Lander University– http://www.lander.edu/student_affairs/career/

Arts & Sciences Occupational Title Charts - University of South Carolina
Careers in.... - State University of New York - Oswego
Career Ideas - University of Texas
Careers In.... - Buffalo State
College Majors and Career Information - Rutgers University
Dickinson's On-Line Liberal Arts Career Center
Explore Career Options by Major - Rivier College
Major Resource Kits - University of Delaware
Major Web-Links - Northern Illinois University
Major and Career Choices - University of Georgia
What Can I Do With a Major In.... - Ashland University
What Can I Do With a Major In...? - NC State University
What Can I Do With a Major In...? - University of Minnesota, Morris
What Can I Do With A Major In...? - Miami University
What Can I Do With A Major In...? - University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Vocational Information Center
What Can I Do With a Graduate Degree In.......? - Salisbury University

Career/Professional Information

Career Resource Library - careeronestop
Career Profile - Princeton Review
Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*NET OnLine
Riley Guide - Career Information Guides
University of Manitoba Occupational Information

Profile of Actual People Employed in Diverse Professions

Snapshots: Interviews with Professionals - University of Chicago
-- Career Advising & Planning Services
The Career Project

Internship Information

Internships help you confirm your career interests, give you “hands-on” experience in a professional setting, help build your resume, reinforce what you’ve learned in class, and can often lead to full-time employment. So, waiting are you waiting for? Let Student Support Services Program assist you in finding a internship.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR LOCATING A INTERNSHIP:

Start your search at least 3 to 4 months before desired start time. For more competitive programs with the
federal government, start 6 to 8 months ahead. (Some government security checks may take longer.)
Summer internships are the most competitive. Internships during the fall and spring semesters are often easier to obtain.
Investigate academic credit before the internship begins, not after. Find out if credit for an internship is available for students with your major by checking with the faculty member in your academic department.
Don't underestimate the value of an unpaid internship in helping you land a job after graduation.
Develop a list of employers who hire in your field of interest (Use Student Support Services, Career Services Department or Academic Department for assistance).
Contact these employers about a possible internship.
Make sure the employer knows you are seeking a career-related experience and not clerical work.

Have answers prepared for the following employer questions:

1) What is an internship? or Why are you seeking an internship?

2) When do you want to intern? (Have exact dates of availability ready, if possible.)

3) Will you consider working voluntarily? or What hourly pay are you looking for?

4) How will an internship benefit our organization?

5) Can you receive academic credit for this internship? If so, what is required of our organization?

Resume Writing

A resume is a brief highlight of your experiences, educational background, and skills as they relate to the type of job you are seeking. It is designed to get you to the next phase in your job search -- interviewing.

How to write a Masterpiece of a Resume - Rockport Institute
Letter & Resume Writing - The Damn Good Resume
Resume & Cover Letter Center - jobpostings
Susan Ireland Resumes
Sample Resumes - Vault.com
Resume Tutor - University of Minnesota
Resumes & Letters - Monster.com
Resumes & Cover Letters - The Riley Guide
Resumes & Interviews - JobWeb
Cover Letter Resources - Quintessential Careers
How to Write a Great Letter - CareerLab
Tips for Letter Writing - Bridgewater College
References Available Upon Request