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Career Development Links

There are many web sites on the internet which can help you to make decisions about colleges and graduate schools, explore your major and career options, and find job postings which match your interests and abilities. Review the topics below and click on a topic to learn more about it.

For information on resume writing, internships, salary negotiation and to review other websites associated with particular career fields visit the GW Career Center.


Computerized Career Assessments

The Keirsey Temperament Sort
An inventory which is similar to the Myers-Briggs

VALS
Explores values, attitudes and life styles.


Information about Colleges and Graduate Schools

College View
Comprehensive college guide site

Kaplan
Links to all types of graduate schools and information on financial aide, careers and study skills.

Peterson's Educational Center
Comprehensive graduate school guide site

US News-Grad School Rankings
Rankings and variety of information on colleges and graduate schools


Graduate Program Entrance Exams

Graduate Records Examination

Law School Admissions Test

Medical College Admissions Test

Graduate Management Admission Test


Information about Careers

Exploring Occupations
Descriptions of various occupations

Major Resource Kits
Link academic majors to career alternatives by providing information on career paths and sample job titles.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career descriptions, job outlook, earning potential

What Color is Your Parachute-Net Guide
Comprehensive career development guide

 

 

 

 

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