Career Counseling

Services

Our counselors can meet with you to:

• Explore your career options
• Interpret career assessments
• Discuss education/training required for different careers
• Identify resources to gather more information

Our Career Center is located on the West Campus (W2410). Call us at 651-779-3285 for assistance with your Career and Life Planning Process.

Career and Life planning

1. Understanding yourself
2. Understanding the work world
3. Understanding the world of education and training
4. Developing a plan of action

1. Understanding Yourself

• Determine your personal goals:
  • Strong Interest Inventory (SII) online
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) online
  • Other career testing available
• Determine your values:
  • Workplace Values Assessment
• Determine your skills and abilities:
  • ISEEK Skills Assessment
  • Skills Profiler
  • O*NET Online Skills Search
• Determine your decision-making style
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
• Other career exploration resources:
  • ISEEK
  • The Career Key
  • Minnesota careers
  • Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)

2. Understanding The Work World

• Major industries
  • What can I do with a major in the health sciences?
  • Minnesota Health Association - Health Care Career Center
  • What can I do with a major in science and technology?
• Detailed information on specific careers:
  • O*Net Find Occupations
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • Visit our Career Center
  • Informational Interviews
  • Workplace trends

3. Understanding The World of Education and Training

• Types of educational institutions
• What can I do with a major in...?
• Educational requirements for specific occupations
• Entrance requirements and procedures
• Paying for college

4. Developing a Plan of Action

• Job search strategies and skills
• Minnesota WorkForce Center
• Employment opportunities
• What Color is Your Parachute?