The Career and Volunteer Service Center office maintains
a resource center to assist you with your career planning
and career searching. Materials include videos, a book
library and computer software programs.
Career Computer Programs - SIGGI and CHOICES are programs that offer information on over 450 occupations
to include salaries, employment outlook and required
training and education. Students may also use the computers
in the library to compose resumes, cover letters, and
access career information on the World Wide Web.
SIGGI - is a computer-based
guidance system that can help you make informed decisions
about
your educational
and career plans. With SIGGI you can:
Make an informed career choice, including your INTERESTS,
VALUES, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE.
Obtain valuable career information about more than
450 occupations.
Learn how to make informed decisions, especially
as they relate to educational and career plans.
Gather detailed information concerning two-year colleges,
four -year colleges, and graduate schools.
CHOICES - CHOICES engages students in an interactive
process that builds self-knowledge, encourages them
to explore occupations and schools, and helps them
plan for the future. Multimedia and a friendly search
process lead students to consider many options.
The connections between occupations, majors, and schools
(all on one screen) and the RoadMap make it easy for
students to use Choices on their own. Direct hyperlinks
to key web sites enrich career exploration. Book Library - Our Book library contains books and
manuals covering topics such as career trends, employer
directories, internship opportunities, interview and
resume preparation, career directories for specific
careers and catalogs from Universities and Colleges
in Utah and throughout the Western United States.
Video Library - The Career Center Video library
provides a valuable resource for career planning. Video
categories
include career planning, educational planning, interviewing
skills, job hunting, resume writing, self employment,
and career survival.
Handouts - The Career and Volunteer Service Center
also maintains a variety of career related brochures
and handouts covering topics such as job success skills,
preparing resumes and cover letters, dress and grooming
for success, tips for finding a job, and job application
tips.
Seasonal/Internships - The Career and Volunteer Service
Center office maintains a file of nationwide internship
and seasonal work opportunities as well as detailed
job descriptions for employment opportunities throughout
the State of Utah and nationwide.
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) - Is now
available on line and in printed form. It contains
detailed information on almost 13,000 occupations.
Each description includes an occupational code, a title,
and industry designation, basic tasks, strength requirements,
and general information on required education and training.
Department of Workforce Services Labor Market
Information - An on-line website that provides detailed labor market
information on Utah Occupational wages by county, Utah
job outlook in brief, licensed occupations in Utah,
Utah career guide, job seekers guide to Utah, and county
economic newsletters. Web Address is http://jobs.utah.gov. |