Make an appointment to meet with our career experts to evaluate your career plan and job search strategies, and to start researching your industry.
Online Resources by School
Research industry within your field of study:
Veterans Resources
Ready to explore career options in your field? Learn about veteran-friendly jobs, grants and industry networks.
MilitaryFriendly.com
Research military friendly employers with this comprehensive list.
Veterans Jobs
Assists military personnel in making the transition from active duty to employment opportunities in the civilian workforce.
LGBTQ Resources
Ready to explore career options in your field? Learn about LGBTQ-friendly jobs, grants and industry networks.
LinkedIn: Search for various LGBTQ groups
Additional Resources
My Next Move
Use this interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. Access tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.
EMSI Career Assessment
EMSI has a career assessment tool that allows you to explore your interests tied to industry. Try it.
Glassdoor
Get an inside look at jobs and companies. Search jobs from over 20,000 job sites, newspapers and company career pages. Read anonymous employee reviews and more.
Buzzfile
Advanced company information database. Research employers by major including those that hire Veterans and more.
Ever wonder what it takes to work for Google? Great information to make yourself a competitive candidate for their programs.
Top Entry Level Employers
Find optimal career options.
ROTC
Joining the ROTC while in college may offer you scholarship benefits and career opportunities with the military.
Explore Your Career Interests
Get Started
As you explore your career interests, think about these things:
- What do you like to do? Think about experiences you have enjoyed.
- What kind of school, social, community or sports activities do you like?
- What challenges did the activities offer?
- What skills do you need to develop to continue in those activities?
- Which jobs are associated with the things you like to do?
- In what industry do you want to work?
- Where do you want to be five years after graduation? Ten years?
- What career positions will you take you there? Entry-level? Mid-level?
- Who can help you to meet your career goals?
Set Your Goals
Your career goals will combine the research you’ve conducted and what you have learned so far in your program.
Think about identifying and developing the skills you'll need to get your dream job:
- What ultimate career position do you want to have?
- What does this position require (in terms of education and skills)?
- What are your related skills and interests?
- What activities and experiences at JWU will enhance the skills you need to reach your career goal?
Explore Opportunities
You have many opportunities to ensure that you're on the right path and developing the skills to reach your career goals.
Concentrations
Concentrations allow you to delve deeper into areas that you love, and you’ll develop more specific skill sets related to your industry.
Internships
Test drive the industry you’re interested in. Hands-on experience can confirm what you want to do, or open your eyes to new opportunities.
Hands-On Learning
Try out the industry you think best fits your goals, and gain essential work experience through community service, study abroad and part-time jobs.