Provided by the Office of Counseling Services: 
(Student Community Center, Room 118)

1. Self Awareness

   • Take interest tests, such as FOCUS, or utilize other career guidance tools such as the new Career Planning Guide, to assess skills, abilities, values and interests.
   • Make an appointment with a counselor (973-328-5140) to help you relate your interests to academic majors and careers.
     
     

2. Career Exploration

   • Research careers: occupational descriptions, work environments, employment outlook, skills and education requirements.
   • Review employment projections and salaries for New Jersey.
     
     

3. Curriculum Advisement 

   • Identify your Academic Advisor to discuss coursework options toward your career goals.

Provided by the Office of Career Services:
(Cohen Hall, Room B236)

4. Learning Through Experience

   • Test-drive a field of interest by getting a part-time job .
   • Develop marketable skills by participating in an experiential learning program such as cooperative education or internship.
     
     

5. Job Search/Career Entry

   • Identify current job opportunities.  (Review local employer job sites).
   • Learn job search, resume and interviewing skills through publications, an academic course, workshops, or from a Career Services counselor.
   • Utilize job search reference materials.
   • Participate in the JobMatch program (placement assistance for CCM graduates).