Career Exploration
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FOCUS 2: Online, self-guided, career assessment and exploration system available through Miami Dade College Advisement and Career Services. O*Net OnLine: Career exploration and job analysis online tool. Browse and search careers or answer questions about your interests and training in order to be matched to possible future careers. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Career Coach: Local information on careers, including wages, employment, job postings, education, and training. Available through Miami Dade College Advisement and Career Services. Occupational Outlook Handbook: Online resource providing information on career duties, education, training, pay, and outlook. Available through the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. CareerOneStop:Online toolkit offering comprehensive information on careers, training, skills, jobs, wages, industry, as well as state and local resources. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. FloridaShines: "Find a Career" resources helping you plan your future and learn about careers. Register or log in to MyCareerShines to access online education information and career planning tools. |
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CareerBuilder: Post resume's, cover letters, and search millions of jobs world-wide. CareerOnestop: Service of the U.S. Dept. of Labor & your State Public Employment Service Agency. Careerealism: Free career assessments, articles and resume critique. CollegeGrad: Provides entry-level job listings for college graduates, interview tips, and resume and cover letter advice. Hire Purpose: Job lists for veterans or those interested in hiring former service members. Hudsonvalley.com Jobs: Post resume's, and find jobs in the Hudson Valley. Sponsored by the Times-Herald Record. Indeed: Post your resume and search thousands of jobs online for free! Linkedin: Create a free online profile and explore career options and network with thousands of job seekers and employers! Linkup: Daily updated job listings from company websites. JobsInLogisitics.com: The first and largest online logistics job board specializing in career opportunities in logistics, supply chain, distribution, transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, manufacturing, purchasing and inventory management. National Business and Disability Council: An employer organization and comprehensive resource for disability best practices. Its corporate partners are predominantly Fortune 1000 companies and government employers committed to disability diversity. Simply Hired: Search for jobs in your area, and research salary information with a free "Salary Estimator". United States Department of Labor: Find jobs, apply for grants, and learn about unemployment insurance. USA Jobs: Federal government job postings. |
Project Tools & Resources
Collaborate on a project with your group anytime, anywhere. Office 365 allows you to create, edit, and view files online while fellow group members do the same. Access the latest versions of Office Suite with your MDC student email account, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more.
Link to Office 365: https://myoffice.mdc.edu
Writing tutors and EnTec tutors are trained and ready to help with PowerPoint questions.
Why create an outline? There are many reasons, but in general, it may be helpful to create an outline when you want to show the hierarchical relationship or logical ordering of information. For research papers, an outline may help you keep track of large amounts of information. For creative writing, an outline may help organize the various plot threads and help keep track of character traits. Many people find that organizing an oral report or presentation in outline form helps them speak more effectively in front of a crowd. Below are the primary reasons for creating an outline.
(from Purdue OWL, How to Outline)
Purdue OWL: Sample Outlines