Career Center

Choosing a Career Direction

Explore the possibilities

Learning about all of your options and choosing a career direction to pursue can feel daunting, especially if you have a lot of interests. The first step is to explore the career fields that interest you. By beginning with research, you will learn more about your options, and even discover great careers that you didn't even know existed.

Resources

PathwayU

can help you by providing assessments that will help you think about what is important to you and explore meaningful career paths.

O*NET OnLine

is a database with descriptions of hundreds of occupations. Here, you can find information about necessary skills and qualifications for certain jobs, projected job growth, and take the to find job titles that might be of interest to you.

Vault

 allows you to access valuable content to drive your career forward. These resources help break down the barriers to taking that next career step. Insider tips will prepare you for interactions with potential employers. 

GoinGlobal

is a comprehensive guide to finding an internship or job at home or abroad. In addition to being an external job board, GoinGlobal offers city guides and country guides as well as a H1B database of employers looking to hire international employees.

The Career Project

is a free online database that includes career profiles for thousands of real careers through the eyes of the people who work them.

My Colorado Journey

has a Career Planning tab for students that includes short surveys to assess your interests and skills and information to learn about what careers really look like.

Glassdoor

provides an inside look at jobs and companies. Search millions of job listings and see company salaries, reviews, and inside connections.

Career Cornerstone

is designed to explore career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare. Browse interviews professionals for candid insight.

Salary Negotiation

Different industries have different salary expectations and norms. Learn more about the average salaries for jobs and career paths that interest you using the resources below.

Outlook and Salary Information

  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics
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