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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Columbiana campuses' Career Services can help by providing valuable information, advice, and resources about choosing a major and finding a job.

Exploratory or undecided-major students are encouraged to visit a career advisor for assistance in choosing a career before they are blocked from class registration by the 45-Hour Credit Policy. 

Meet with a Career Counselor to Discuss Your Career Path

Appointments can be made with Ashley Dunlope, adilling@kent.edu, 330-382-7567 or 330-337-4280

Good Resources for Getting Started:

• Accessible information on occupational descriptions, education, job outlook, and salary.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Career Resources:

• The FOCUS 2 Assessment: This assessment helps you take a closer look at your skills, interests, and values. Once you complete the assessment, meet with a career advisor to review your results or review the information below on your own. 
•  ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's guide to help match majors to careers. 
• ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Career Services: Students enrolled at any regional campus may utilize the career planning resources available at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Find out about ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø career fairs, search the , get help with your resume, practice Interviewing and get prepared for the Job Search. This information is also available on the Career Services page within the Student category on FlashLine. 
• : Major and Career Guidance. Take Interest Inventories.
• Resumes and Letters

Job Search Engines

• : Search engine for jobs in the State of Ohio
• : Job Search Engine

Other Useful Information:

• : Learn about occupations including responsibilities, salaries, education required, and employment outlook
• : Explore careers, salary and benefits, training required, and employment seeker services by state
• : Quick search tool for Ohio employment data and more
• Learn about growing fields in the state of Ohio

Talk with faculty, family, and professionals

• Find out what a career is really like by speaking to someone in the field.
• Review the informational interviewing questions to ask and the list of possible people in your network to speak with.
• Talk with your professors who have a wealth of knowledge about their career fields. 
• Chat with family members about their work experiences:   
  • How they selected their careers
  • What they find rewarding/challenging
  • What skills they utilize
  • What their long-term goals are