Discover Your Options
1. Major
I Have a Major, Now What?
College Central Network
Career Builder
O*NET
SWOT
Focus2
Focus2 is a dynamic tool that can be used throughout all stages of your education and career planning process. Students can benefit from the self-assessment tool, which allows them to explore majors that match their interests and support their career goals. Alumni can utilize Focus2 to make career plans, learn about career growth options, plan for advanced education and more. Get started by creating an account here. Use college access code “NSCC"
GSD120
Career and Life Planning (3 credit hours) This class assists the student in examining the components of career choice. The focus is on career awareness, personal awareness, and educational awareness as they relate to the process of career choice. Planning skills and self-assessment instruments will help identify tentative career options. Decision making strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques will be reviewed.
Employer Spotlight
Employer Spotlight brings a variety of employers to campus who want to connect with you. Take advantage of one on one conversation and get your questions answered about the company and career options.
Career Development Workshops
These workshops are held throughout the academic year and focus on resume writing, interview skills, professional dress, soft skills, job fair preparation and more! Check out the events page for more information.
Internship/Co-op
What better way to connect with your career goals than to actually be a part of the work force in your specific field. Reach out to Brad Geer, Internship and PLA Coordinator, at bgeer@northweststate.edu or call 419-267-1218 for more information.
2. Exploratory
Holland Interest Inventory
College Central Network
Ohio Means Jobs
SWOT
Focus2
Focus2 is a dynamic tool that can be used throughout all stages of your education and career planning process. Students can benefit from the self-assessment tool, which allows them to explore majors that match their interests and support their career goals. Alumni can utilize Focus2 to make career plans, learn about career growth options, plan for advanced education and more. Get started by creating an account here. Use college access code “NSCC"
GSD120
Career and Life Planning (3 credit hours) This class assists the student in examining the components of career choice. The focus is on career awareness, personal awareness, and educational awareness as they relate to the process of career choice. Planning skills and self-assessment instruments will help identify tentative career options. Decision making strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques will be reviewed.
Employer Spotlight
Employer Spotlight brings a variety of employers to campus who want to connect with you. Take advantage of one on one conversation and get your questions answered about the company and career options.
3. Career Community
Holland Interest Inventory
College Central Network
O*NET
Focus2
Focus2 is a dynamic tool that can be used throughout all stages of your education and career planning process. Students can benefit from the self-assessment tool, which allows them to explore majors that match their interests and support their career goals. Alumni can utilize Focus2 to make career plans, learn about career growth options, plan for advanced education and more. Get started by creating an account here. Use college access code “NSCC"
GSD120
Career and Life Planning (3 credit hours) This class assists the student in examining the components of career choice. The focus is on career awareness, personal awareness, and educational awareness as they relate to the process of career choice. Planning skills and self-assessment instruments will help identify tentative career options. Decision making strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques will be reviewed.
Employer Spotlight
Employer Spotlight brings a variety of employers to campus who want to connect with you. Take advantage of one on one conversation and get your questions answered about the company and career options.
Career Development Workshops
These workshops are held throughout the academic year and focus on resume writing, interview skills, professional dress, soft skills, job fair preparation and more! Check out the events page for more information.