Glassdoor.com - Did you ever really want to know exactly how good a company can be to work for? Well this website is an excellent source for just that. It allows you to view opinions from employees of major companies or corporations like Merck, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and many others in all different industries. While searching some of the companies I thought would be great to work for, I found that not all employees are happy. Now everyone has their own opinions and viewpoints, but at least you can get an idea of what a company is like before you apply or are hired.  

     Not only does this site have information regarding the well-being of their employees, but you can also look at the salaries. It compares the different positions within the company, as well as, comparing companies to one another. It also gives salaries which are common for certain cities or states and what the common salaries are for certain jobs.
    Another great aspect of this site is that people who had interviews post about how the hiring process went and sometimes, even the interview questions which were asked. It also includes featured jobs from other online job search websites.
  I would definitely recommend this website to job hunters and people who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in a given industry. It absolutely is a great tool to use especially if you are confused or are not exactly sure what you would like to do with your career and future.

Traveling can be a part of living whether for leisure or job related; however, to some people traveling is a passion. How can travel enthusiasts make a career out of their passion? The book entitled, Careers for Travel Buffs and Other Restless Types provides some answers to that question. This book breaks down travel jobs into different categories: from travel agents to business travelers to travel writers and journalists to my personal favorite, rock stars and movie stars. Each travel profession is broken down by aspects of the job, how to find jobs in these positions, estimated salary and wages, as well as, contact information within that field. Careers in this book include a variety of majors including criminal justice, communications, business, theatre and arts, hospitality, etc. This is a good way to spark ideas for careers in a field that some people might overlook. While we all cannot be famous rock stars and movie stars like some may dream about, you can still have take your passion, turn it into a career, and have fun!!  Book Reviewer- Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student ���

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http://mymajors.com/

With such a wide variety of majors available, are you confused about which one you want to pick? Don’t be! MyMajors.com can help. This site asks a variety of questions about high school performance and interests. Answering these questions takes approximately 10-15 minutes, at the conclusion of which, the user is given a list of the top 5 majors for which he/she may be suited. It also has links that provide more information about those majors, and what schools are best known for strong programs in that major. MyMajors.com is a definite help in figuring out how you could spend your time in college! 

Website reviewer - Mikaela Maria, Keystone College student

 This book is a handy guide for those of us who love the arts, but aren’t artists or performers ourselves. It breaks culture lovers down into five types: culture lovers, art lovers, dance lovers, theater lovers and music lovers. The book begins each section by describing what that particular culture lover is like and goes on to suggest possible careers that allow one to work with the type of art or culture that is enjoyed most, but doesn’t involve actually creating or performing. It explains the average career path you must take to acheive each each job and provides possible salaries that you could earn. It’s a thorough guide with lots of thoughtful options. It’s a good read for any culture lover looking for a career they’ll enjoy pursuing! 

Book Reviewer - Mikaela Maria, Keystone College student

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Uncertain about which major is best for you?  This workshop will help you discover more about yourself and your options.  Participants will take a career assessment and receive information about the steps necessary in creating a career plan.  This workshop is required of all pre-majors!

When: Wednesday, February 11th, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.     and    1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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           Thursday, February 12th, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.          and   1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Career Development Center Computer Lab, 1st Floor of Ward Hall �

Are you preparing to graduate and experiencing waves of panic about the job market?  Don’t let the anxiety overtake you and paralyze you into inaction!  As is true now more than ever, the more time and meaningful effort you invest, the better your chances of not only securing a job, but also of finding fufillment and satisfaction in your work.  The tightening job market will require you to step up your game:  you must know yourself and what you have to offer an employer, you must be able to effectively market yourself both in writing and in person, and you should do some research to determine who is hiring and what they are looking for in a new hire.  This article from the National Association of Colleges and Employers is a great place to start:  http://www.jobweb.com/studentarticles.aspx?id=2121

Check back during the upcoming months for tips and information to prepare yourself for the 2009 job search!     �

Have you seen the commercial for the Tide®-to-Go instant stain remover pencil?   It features a man answering a question during a job interview.  Unfortunately for the man, he has competition for the interviewer’s attention in the form of an unsightly, chatty stain on his shirt.   Although meant to sell the Tide stain remover pencil, this commercial also sells the idea that appearance is a major factor in a job interview.  Mr. Chatty Stain Shirt may very well be qualified for the job, but the interviewer didn’t hear a word of his spiel as he was focused on the stain.  So besides not having a big ol’ stain on your shirt, do you know what else you should focus on when determining what to wear for a job interview?  The Career Development Center offers an Interviewing Guide to help you with this and other interviewing advice.  Contact us to get a free copy or to schedule a mock interview to practice for the real thing!

Think you know it all when it comes to effective resume writing?  Developed by Quintessential Careers, a leader in online career and job-search advice, this is a great online quiz for entry-level job seekers to test their resume writing knowledge.  If you provide your email address, the correct answers will be sent to you via email.  If you prefer not to provide your email address, the Career Development Center staff can provide you with the correct answers - feel free to email cdc@keystone.edu & we will email you the answers. 

Take the quiz here: http://www.quintcareers.com/new_grad_resume_quiz.html

This website provides a free career profile database that allows users to read interviews with people working in hundreds of different careers.  This is a great resource for those who want to know the “real deal” about careers directly from the people working in them.  Each profile will provide the reader with the answers to questions such as “What exactly do you do?”, “How should someone new to the workforce get a job like yours?”, “How did you get your job?”, “How many hours do you work a week on average?” “What was your gross income for the last year you worked?”, ” Please list any benefits you have.” 

http://www.thecareerproject.org/

Do you know the O?  The O*NET includes information for over 950 occupations and allows users to get a listing of jobs that match current or soon-to-be acquired skills.   http://online.onetcenter.org/