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Research Potential Careers
Using the Career Center library as well as on-line sources in right-hand column, learn about potential career fields. Here is a worksheet to guide you.

Talk with Professionals
Informational interviewing involves talking with someone who has experience in the kind of work you might enjoy.

Try It Out!
Volunteering, shadowing, and interning are great ways to explore options.

Make an Appointment with a Career Counselor
Resources for Researching Career Options
    • What Can I Do With a Major In... typical career paths associated with a variety of majors, including those not offered at Hamilton.
    • Vault
      Download booklets that offer in-depth information for typical liberal arts careers in business, communications, law & technology. If off-campus, password = alumniaccess.
    • Facts On File
      Offers one to two page summaries of 90+ industries and 2,000 of the most popular job titles within those industries. If off-campus, username = hamilton; password = careers.
    • Spotlight On Careers
      Profiles web resources for 35+ popular career fields for liberal arts students, from Advertising to Teaching in Private schools. If off-campus, usename = lacn & password = vassar.
    • Department of Labor's Career Guide to Industries
      Provides information on career options, including, working conditions, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, and employment outlook.
    • Nonprofit Careers

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