WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE

THINKING ABOUT A CAREER

Evaluate Your Interests

For information on careers, latest career fields in demand, how to get the training you need for the job you want, and where to look for a job, visit the U.S. Dept. of Education's Career Voyages.

Get Work Experience

For those who are not seniors, and even those who are, summer job experience is the best way to figure out what you do, or don't, want to pursue as a career. Use the U.S. Department of Education's StudentJobs.gov website to help you research employment and training opportunities and build a resume.

Find a Career

If you are unsure of the kind of career you might like to pursue, use the U.S. Dept. of Education's Career Finder to search for and browse listings of potential careers.

Career List

If you already have an idea of a career path, search the Career List by Industry to find recommended majors and academics to obtain your career choice.

Find a Job

Now that you know what you want to do, it is time to begin the job search using the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Search.

However, before you begin the search you may want to try a resume builder. Resume builders can help you maximize your potential. A good resume can increase your possibilities of being the one called for the interview.

Teachers: Explore Your Options

Did you know that if you are a teacher serving in a low-income or subject-matter shortage area, it may be possible for you to cancel or defer your student loans? Find out more by visiting Cancellation and Deferment Options for Teachers.