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128 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
Tel: 612-624-4346
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Please call 612-625-3339
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Explore options: Understanding the world of work

In addition to gathering and analyzing information about yourself it is critical to explore options and learn about the world of work in order to make informed decisions. Exploring options allows you to find the careers that provide the best blend of your unique strengths, interests, skills, and values.

Explore these helpful resources

• Minnesota Career Information System
  A computer-based system that combines a wealth of career and educational information into one comprehensive, easy-to-use career exploration tool.

• ISEEK
  This Web site will get you to your areas of special interest quickly and easily.

• The Occupational Information Network (ONet)
  Brief descriptions of over 20,000 occupations based on their similarities

• MnCareers
  A comprehensive career and educational planning guide. It includes an interest assessment worksheet, specific occupational detail, and resources for career planning.

• The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
  Has information about the nature of a particular field, working conditions, employment opportunities, qualifications, advancement, outlook, earnings and related occupations.

• Vault
  This Web site allows you to research industries, companies/employers, and salaries.

• Experience.com
  Explore employment industries and read profiles of young people in various careers.

• Informational Interviewing
  Provides advice on how to set-up and conduct an informational interview, along with what to ask when connecting with professionals.

• CEHD: Career Alumni Network
  Connect with College of Education and Human Development alumni and learn about their career paths.

• The Career Guides to Industries
  Guides that contain information about occupations in the industry, earnings and expected job prospects.

• Experiential learning
  Experiential learning creates a bridge between what you're learning in the classroom and how you might apply those skills in the “real world.”

August 2007