Career Corner

Located in the east lobby of the Rehabilitation Education Center.

The Career Corner is a special, self-service collection of career resources for students who are exploring careers, looking for internships or conducting a job search. The Career Corner contains career profiles, occupational descriptions, how-to guides, and information about career programs and job fairs.

Upon request, we will work with you to provide access to information in alternative formats.

Career Corner books DO NOT circulate; however, Informational fliers on career exploration, internships, cover letters, resumes, interviews and job search are available to take with you and may be requested in alternative formats.

The Career Corner is sponsored by The Career Center and DRES. For additional career resources, visit the career library located in The Career Center at 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign (across from the Alma Mater).

UTILIZING THE CAREER CORNER

Here are some suggested activities:

1. Explore the basic activities, educational requirements, salary and hiring projections for various careers.
2. Identify essential functions of occupations that interest you.
3. Learn how to write effective resumes or cover letters.
4. Get an objective opinion about your resume.
5. Find out why internships are important and how you can seek one.
6. Identify career programs you can attend to find out more about your career concerns.

CAREER RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU!

Fliers You Can Take With You:

1. "The Career Center" - overview of programs and services available at The Career Center
2. "Calendar of Events"- programs, workshops, seminars and special events scheduled during the current semester
3. Job Fairs" -- calendar of job fairs on and off campus scheduled during the current semester
4. "Self Assessment & Career Exploration Online" - web sites to help you identify interests and explore careers
5. "Are You Still On Target?" - Time table to keep you on track in career exploration during your years in college
6. "Writing an Effective Cover Letter" / "Writing an Effective Thank You Letter" -- Tips, format and content of important job search correspondence
7. "Is it Time to Write Your Resume?" - Strategies, format, content and appearance of this important document
8. "The Interview" - How to prepare to interview successfully and comparison of informational interviewing and job interviewing
9. "Internship" - What it is, why you need one and how you get an internship
10. "The Complete Internship Campaign" - Steps to lead you to securing an internship
11. "Internship Search Online" - Web sites to check for internship opportunities
12. "Looking for a Job?" - The steps of the dynamic cycle of seeking a job
13. "The Job Search Online" - Web sites to help you locate job opportunities

Books you can access at the DRES Career Corner:

1. Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes - links 12,741 occupational titles to Holland interest (RIASEC) codes
2. Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT)- brief descriptions of 12,741 jobs arranged categorically
3. Encyclopedia of Careers and vocational Guidance - four volume comprehensive career reference which profiles 87 industries and over 1,500 occupations
4. The Enhanced Guide for Occupational Exploration - organizes 2,800 job descriptions into 12 major interest areas to facilitate exploration of career alternatives
5. Occupational Outlook handbook (OOH)- descriptions of 250 occupations which represent 90% of the workforce. Narratives include information about skills, training, earnings and related occupations ( http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm )
6. The O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles (O*NET DOT) - short descriptions of 1,122 jobs by cluster. Includes common tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities needed. ( http://online.onetcenter.org/ )
7. The Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities - collection of information and service providers for referrals
8. Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities - comprehensive career guide addressing specific issues faced by individuals with disabilities
9. Successful Job Search Strategies for the Disabled - guide for job hunters with disabilities from a legal and career path point of view