Career Resources
Use These Resources to Assist You with Each Step of the Career Development Process
Career and Learning Resources
Career Resources
Find the Best Career Fit
The Career Development Process can help you prepare for the best employment match and set you on a productive career path. This process is a wise investment of your time and energy and involves four basic steps:
- Engaging in self-assessment and self-discovery.
- Exploring education, training, and career options.
- Decision-making and planning.
- Taking action towards your goals.
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Guide to the Steps of Your Career Development
Learn more about the Career Development Process and how it can help you reach your educational and career goals.
Step One: Self-Assessment and Discovery
Discover your sharpest skills and strongest interests. Use these resources to determine what you value in the workplace.
Visit
CareerOneStop to Learn More about How Assessments Can Help You Choose a Good Career Fit
CareerOneStop to Learn More about How the Skills Assessment Works
CareerOneStop to Learn More about the Interest Assessment (also available in Spanish)
careerzone to Assess Yourself and Target Your Interests
My Next Move to Learn More about the Interest Profiler
CareerOneStop to Assess Your Skills
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Workplace Preferences and Values
The Balance Careers to Learn More about Transferable Skills
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Transferable Skills (also available in Spanish)
Step Two: Career Exploration
Identify education and employment possibilities. Learn more about the job market. Research career fields and employment trends. Find out more about NYS positions available to you.
For Careers, Education, and Training Resources Visit
CareerShip to Review Careers by Clusters
My Next Move to Find Careers That Match Your Interests and Training (also available in Spanish)
CareerOneStop to View Career Cluster and Industry Videos (also available in Spanish)
mySkills myFuture to Learn More about How to Build a Bridge to a New Career
The Bureau of Labor Statistics to Learn More about Using the Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*NET OnLine to Use the Occupation Search Tool to Find Occupations
NYS Higher Education Services Corporation to Learn More about Majors and Careers
Roadtrip Nation to Learn More about Majors and Careers
The NYS CSEA Partnership to Learn More about What Can I Do With This Major?
For Training and Certification Options Visit
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Using the Training Finder Tool
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Using the Certification Finder Tool
For New York State Employment Resources Visit
The Career Mobility Office to Learn More about Trainings
The Career Mobility Office to Learn More about How to Use Got It and Find NYS Jobs
For Current Employment Trends Visit
My Next Move to Learn More about Careers with a Bright Outlook
CareerOneStop to Learn More about the Fastest-Growing Careers
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Careers with the Largest Employment
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Industries with Declining Employment
Step Three: Decision Making and Planning
Use these resources to review options, compare opportunities, make sound decisions, and map out your future career plan.
Visit
Indeed to Learn More about How to Set and Achieve Career Goals
Indeed to Learn More about How to Write SMART Goals
YouTube to Learn More about How to Set Goals – Goal Setting and Achieving
CareerOneStop to Learn More about How to Set Career Goals
Indeed to Learn More about How to Make a Career Plan in 8 Steps
The NYS CSEA Partnership to Learn More about Informational Interviewing
The NYS CSEA Partnership to Learn More about How to Use a Portfolio to Prepare for a Job Interview
careerzone to Watch The CareerZone Portfolio Overview
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Taking Your Network Online
National Cybersecurity Alliance to Learn More about Keeping Your Digital Identity Safe
CareerOneStop to Learn More about the Professional Association Finder
CareerOneStop to Compare Two Occupations of Interest
Career Key to Learn More about the ACIP Decision Making Process
MindTools to Learn More about How to Make Decisions: A Model for Making the Best Possible Choices
Step Four: Taking Action/Job Search Tools
Revitalize your resume. Use these resources to:
- Enroll in and take required examinations.
- Prepare for interviews.
- Develop your career network.
- Step into the job market.
- Learn details about each section of the resume and what to include.
For Resources on Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews Visit
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Understanding the Basics of Resume Construction
The Muse to Learn More about Transferable Skills: The Key to Landing Your Dream Job
Firsthand to Learn More about Cover letter Basics (Video)
CareerOneStop to Learn More about Interview Tips
For Job Search Tools and Resources Visit
The Career Mobility Office to Use the Employee Services Job Search Tool
The Department of Civil Service to Find Employment Opportunities With New York State
The NYS Department of Labor to Learn More about Using Job Zone
The NYS Department of Labor to Find the Career You Love
YouTube to Learn More about the New York State Career Center
The NYS CSEA Partnership to Learn More about Networking
For Career Action Plan Resources Visit
Firsthand to Discover 6 Actions to Take to Advance Your Career
The Balance Careers to Learn More about Writing a Career Action Plan
The New York State Education Department to View an Adult Level Career Plan
Personal Career Management to Learn More about Career Action Planning