Researching Career Opportunities

Online resources through cpdcenter.famu.edu such as Florida Shines, CyberCareers, and What Can I Do With a Major In? can provide in-depth industry information as well as very specific details about individual companies and organizations, including details about hiring processes, corporate culture and opportunities for advancement.

There are several ways to explore career options, including:

• Talking to people in various professions; • Participating in a formalized externship in January or job shadow program for a day; • Arranging an informational interview to obtain an accurate perspective of the field from industry professionals; • Seeking hands-on experience through cooperative education or an internship position to learn more and gain experience in a particular occupation; • Considering opportunities to work or study abroad to further broaden your experiences; • Leveraging online resources including the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh) and O*Net Online (www.onetonline.org) to conduct research on specific careers.