Career Information

FOCUS Career Planning System

No matter what your stage of career planning, FOCUS will help you develop an accurate picture of your personal strengths, needs, and preferences. To use this tool, contact Deb Roth, at debr@hesston.edu or ext 8239 for your login and password.

“What Can I Do With This Major?”

A convenient web resource that helps you connect majors with careers. For each major that interests you, you can choose either the PDF or HTML version to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose Links to find a list of websites that provide information about listed majors and related careers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Revised fourth edition, as supplied electronically by the US Dept. of Labor, provided, as a public service.

Vault

Provider of information and solutions for professionals and students who are pursuing and managing high-potential careers. Delivers the timely and actionable insider information and advice that allows them to define and achieve personal success at every stage of their careers. Includes information about jobs, resumes and cover letters, salaries and reviews, as well as career blogs and videos.

Becomeopedia

Information on over 300 careers in 18 different categories!