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Career-Oriented Help

  • Career Decisions Course
    Enroll in Effective Career Decision-Making (CN ED 100) to examine internal and external factors that contribute to career development. The course is especially helpful for students who are undecided about a major or career.
  • Drop-In Career Planning
    Find out how you can have a 10-15 minute meeting with a Penn State career counselor for any career-related concerns.
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    Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a career counselor by calling 814-898-6112 or stopping by 125 Reed.
  • Career Services - Exploring Fields of Interest
    Take the appropriate steps in the career planning process.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
    Find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations through this resource from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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    Research potential career paths by connecting with alumni and researching companies currently looking to hire PSU students for internships and jobs.
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    Set goals and the action steps to achieve the overall goal.
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    Set goals, but also to reflect on the meaning of the goal and how to stay focused on achieving it.

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Articles

  • "Be Curious. Be Brave. And Don't Get Bangs" by Reese Witherspoon

Books

  • You Majored In What? Mapping Your Path From Chaos to Career
  • The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
  • There is Life After College: What Parents and Students Should Know About Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow
  • Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It
  • Living Intentionally: A Six-Step Transformation from Goal-Setting to Goal-Getting Workbook

Videos

  • How to Break Habits (from The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg)
  • How to Choose a College Major You Can Use All Your Life
  • How to Find Work You Love | Scott Dinsmore | TED Talks
  • How to Select Your College Major

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