Where to Find Career and Advancement Help
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Whether you’re looking to increase your salary, advance your career, or just pursue your love of learning, Saint Leo’s Center for Online Learning can help you design an online degree program that matches your educational goals and aspirations. Each of these strategies is worth exploring on a little more detail:
EMPLOYERS: Career counselors can show you where employers post lists of job openings and application requirements, including the exact training and experience required, starting wages and benefits, and advancement opportunities and career paths.
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS: You’ll find that people already working in a particular field often are willing to speak with those interested in joining their field. An informational interview helps you obtain reliable information from experts in a specific career without the stress of an actual job interview. These sorts of exchanges will allow you to ascertain how a certain career may appeal to you while at the same time assisting in the construction of your network of personal contacts. Talk to you career counselor about this option – they’ll be glad to help.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, TRADE GROUPS, AND LABOR UNIONS: These sorts of organizations provide a wealth of information about training requirements, earnings, and local employers. These groups may train members or potential members themselves, or may be able to put you in contact with organizations or individuals who provide specialized training. A very useful source for finding organizations associated with occupations is The Encyclopedia of Associations, an annual publication that compiles information on trade associations, professional societies, labor unions, and other organizations.
Additional Resources Online:
www.careervoyages.gov – Explore fast-growing industries and occupations
www.careeronestop.org – Research alternative career paths and compare salary data
www.salaryexpert.com – Data on 90,000+ job descriptions
www.careerplanner.com – Comprehensive career counseling web resource
www.payscale.com – New site with slick tools and interface
www.collegeispossible.org – Advice on earning a degree while managing a family and career
