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EXPLORE YOUR ACADEMIC AND CAREER PATH.
Occupational Information
America's Career InfoNet
National and state specific occupational information, including wages, employment trends, knowledge, skills and abilities, education and training, related occupations, and web resources.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Information on specific occupations including education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions.
Occupational Information Network (O*Net)
A variety of ways to research occupations. You'll find knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, as well as related interests and work values.
Career Video Chats
Ten Questions With...
Watch real employers from a variety of organizations talk about careers in the informal video chat series, "Ten Questions With..." produced by the Advising and Career Center.
Researching Organizations
Values, Skills, and Interests Surveys
StrengthsQuestTM
A tool that identifies your strengths to provide guidance and ideas for your career. Connect with an advisor to receive your access code.
PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR DOCUMENTS.
Resume and Cover Letter Resources
Resume Guide
A resume is a document that summarizes your qualifications for employment or another opportunity. It lets the reader know the highlights of your educational experience, skills, and other information.
Cover Letter Guide
Don't forget about this valuable method to connect your resume with the desired qualifications in your own voice. Many students struggle with cover letters, so these simple tips will make sure you are ready to stand out.
Personal Statements
Some opportunities, such as academic program applications, will require personal statements.
Interviewing Tips and Networking Strategies
Prepare with Big Interview
Enhance your interviewing skills by using Big Interview, an interactive online system that combines interview-training and practice. Use organization code Rangers123 to register for the account.
Elevator Pitch Guide
"Tell me about yourself" is likely to be the first question asked of you in an interview. Use this guide to outline and develop a well-rehearsed summary.
Young Professional Groups
At Parkside, you are in close proximity to two amazing young professional groups and many more in the region. Check out Kenosha's YLink (Young Leaders in Kenosha) and Racine's YPR (Young Professionals of Racine) for unlimited networking potential.
Young Leaders in Kenosha Young Professionals of Racine
Review Your Skill Set
Explore the career readiness competencies and identify the skills you achieved through part-time employment, an internship, a volunteer experience, in the classroom, and more! This tool also helps you describe these skills on your resume and in an interview.
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND STRENGTHS TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH CONFIDENCE.
Career Search Resources
Handshake
Employers use Handshake to post their employment and internship opportunities, and many employers do so because they are interested in Parkside graduates specifically. The majority of positions listed on Handshake require a degree, making this an ideal resource to use when begin your search and beyond.
Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
Students and recent graduates from all majors can complete short-term, paid, typically-remote, professional projects that allow you to build and demonstrate skills while exploring potential career paths. These Micro-Internships can take place at any time of year, and are used by companies across the United States, ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups. Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects students and recent graduates with organizations in need of support.
Job Boards
Explore various job boards for openings, including those that are specific to certain industries or sectors. We've compiled a list for you to use as a jumping off point.
Job Searching as an International Student
As an International Student you might have specific questions or concerns about your job/internship preparation and exploration journey. This guide will help clear any doubts or myths about job-seeking in the US as a student on an F-1 visa.
LinkedIn Learning
Log into LinkedIn Learning with your Parkside credentials to discover relevant content on a variety of career development and exploration topics.
Log InPreparing for Career Fairs
Preparation is the key to success. Learn more about how you can prepare yourself for a career fair!
Prep for Career FairsSee All Career Events
See all upcoming career events, including fairs, Meet the Recruiter visits, and more!
Career Events
Graduate School Resources
Is Grad School Your Next Step?
Thinking about Graduate or Professional school? You'll want to thoroughly evaluate programs to determine your best fit. We have compiled some questions for you that will help review factors worth considering. The Advising and Career Center is available to help you along the way.
Graduate School Admission Tests
Different programs require different admissions exams and some programs do not require any. We've compiled a list of the most common exams. Working with an advisor at Parkside and reviewing information from the institution that offers your program of choice will clarify which test is next for you.
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