Exploring Careers

Before you take that major step in making your career decisions, you should always gather as much information as you possibly can. Only then can you make an informed decision, and since you will spend a lot of time and effort in your job - it should be the right decision. Below are links that will allow you to explore various career options. Look them over carefully and try to get as much information as you can. The University of Missouri site contains the Occupational Outlook Handbook which enables you to look at specific jobs and determine the nature of the work, working conditions, employment information, required training, and future job outlook. The Career Consulting Corner offers career advice on a number of occupations with occupational information about that career, a list of related educational programs, and information of special interest to multi cultural groups. Arts & Languages - language arts, performing arts, and visual arts. Computer Science Careers - programming, computer graphics, information systems, and internet related. Government Careers - corrections, foreign service, law enforcement, military, public administration, and urban and regional planning. Industry, Trades, & Services Careers construction, production management and quality, hospitality, restaurant management, travel industry. Non-Profit Careers - fundraising, ideas, and general directory. Engineering Careers - industrial, mechanical, mining, nuclear, petroleum, electrical, aeronautical, environmental, and more. The University of Missouri maintains excellent information of TV and Radio News careers including salaries and benefits. The Saludos Career Guide - provides career information in accounting, banking, financial planners, and security sales/stockbrokers. Like animals? Check out the career information on veterinary careers given by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The College Board offers information on a wide range of jobs and professions not found elsewhere. Back to top of page Try the Career Connection! Select a major and find out what careers are options for you! Accounting Anthropology Art & Commercial Art Athletic Training Biology & Toxicology Business Administration/Management Child & Family Studies Communications Computer Science Criminal Justice Retail Management/Fashion Merchandising Finance Hotel/Restaurant Management Information Systems/Management Marketing