Career information
Most liberal arts degrees lead to a wide range of careers. You could major in Global Studies and successfully land a job in the business sector, or you could major in English and work for a non-profit organization. As important as your selection of a major may seem, what else you do as an undergraduate, such as internships and service learning, will also set you on the right path to careers that will be interesting and enjoyable to you!
Resources for Career Exploration
Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
The CCLC is the career office for all CLA students. Visit
their Web site or 135 Johnston Hall office to explore majors, careers,
internships, the job search, grad school, and more. They also offer guidance
through free workshops, events and classes.
Online Career Exploration Workshops
Do you have ten minutes to spare? Improve your internship or
job search skills by viewing one of the University of Minnesota Career
Services online workshops.
Health Careers Center
Find info session offerings for a number of health careers, a pre-med online workshop, and descriptions of exploration courses for health careers.
Career Onestop
This U.S. Department of Labor sponsored website provides occupation and industry information, salary data, career videos, education resources, self-assessment tools, career exploration assistance, and other career resources.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed for specific jobs, earnings/ salary information, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, information on working conditions, and includes links to professional organizations and associations.
O*Net (Occupational Information Network)
O*Net includes information on salaries, tasks, education, growth, and competition in specific careers.
ISEEK.org/MN Careers
You can find information on Minnesota colleges, careers, and field of study, and free career assessments through ISEEK.org.
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