Explore Career Options
Resources
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What Can I Do With a Major In... typical career paths associated with a variety of majors, including those not offered at Hamilton.
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Facts On File
Offers one to two page summaries of 90+ industries and 2,000 of the most popular job titles within those industries. If off-campus, username = hamilton; password = careers.
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Spotlight On Careers Profiles web resources for 35+ popular career fields for liberal arts students, from Advertising to Teaching in Private schools.
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Department of Labor's Career Guide to Industries
Provides information on career options, including, working conditions, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, and employment outlook.
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WetFeet provides online industry and career profiles, including trends, markets, major players, career tracks and job outlooks.
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Do you prefer actual books? The Career Center has an excellent library with hundreds of titles updated yearly. Stop by and "check it out".
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HamCHAT is a series of podcast episodes designed to inform you on various career topics.
Next Steps for Exploring Career Options
Make an Appointment with a Career Counselor
Talk with Professionals
Read about networking and setting up informational meetings with professionals in the Career Center's Networking Guide.
Try It Out!
Volunteering, shadowing, and interning are great ways to explore options.
