Career Research

In order to make an intelligent occupational choice, you need to investigate a number of career options. Investigate some or all of the items below with regard to each of your career choices. The more thorough your research the better! Remember, if you need additional help, visit the Anoka-Ramsey Career Center or call 763-433-1840 (Cambridge campus) or 763-433-1230 (Coon Rapids campus) to schedule an appointment with a counselor.

Internet Resources

Review the following online resources - but don't rely exclusively on them! A counselor is always your best resource for accurate information.

The Counseling Services Department at Anoka-Ramsey Community College does not assume responsibility for the quality of services provided by the web sites listed below. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement nor does omission indicate disapproval. 

Informational Interviewing
Minnesota Job Outlook
National Job Outlook
Occupational Outlook Handbook    
College Search By Major

Anoka Ramsey Career Center Resources

Review the print materials - but don't rely exclusively on them! A counselor is always your best resource for accurate information.

• O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles
• Dictionary of Occupational Titles
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• The Encyclopedia of Careers
• Occupational Briefs
• Minnesota Careers
• Health Careers in Minnesota
• Technology Careers in Minnesota

Computer Resources

DISCOVER
Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)

Using the resources above, fill in the boxes below.

Make sure you print off your responses below before you go on to the next exercise or off-line or you will lose all of your hard work!!!!

Occupation

Description of the occupation 

Nature of the Work: (Duties, activities, physical requirements, typical work day)

Qualifications Needed: (Skills, interests, certification, licensure)

Education/training Needed

List schools/colleges where you can get a degree related to this career. Also list educational level—associate, bachelor, graduate of degrees) offered

Advancement Possibilities

Job Outlook: (demand for workers)

Earnings/Benefits: (include starting wage and wage with experience)

Is this job compatible with your values, interests, personality, lifestyle and other information you gathered about yourself from the exercises above? Why or why not?

What are the advantages of this job?

What are the disadvantages of this job?

Your overall impression of the fit between you and this occupation

We hope you have found this guide helpful. For some of you, you may be well on your way. For others, this may just be the start of your journey. If you need additional help with your career and educational planning, please contact the Counseling Department at 763-433-1840 (Cambridge campus) or 763-433-1230 (Coon Rapids campus) for an individual appointment. Please bring in a copy of this guide with your responses.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR JOURNEY!

This guide was created by :
Mary Ann Larios, PhD
Counselor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Email Maryann Larios

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