LibGuides: Career Development Resources: Start Here

Welcome to the Career Development Resources Guide

Find information about the required qualifications for and working conditions in a career.
Learn more about College resources available to STLCC students
Find sources that will guide you to actual job listings.
Find information on effective resume writing and job interview skills.

Career Development at St. Louis Community College
Your success is our success. That’s why we make getting the support you need—inside and outside of the classroom—easy and accessible.

Discover your career path! Take the Focus 2 Self-Assessment. (link below)

Focus 2 Self-Assessment
Focus 2 assists you in discovering and learning about career options related to your personal attributes. There are a total of 5 free assessments that you are able to complete. You may choose which ones you believe will benefit you most.

How College Contributes to Workforce Success: Employer Views on What Matters Most
Presents findings from a wide-ranging survey of executives and hiring managers that was conducted in partnership with Hanover Research. The survey explored employers’ views of what constitutes workforce preparedness, the educational outcomes and experiences they value most when making hiring decisions, and their perceptions of recent graduates’ levels of preparedness for entry-level positions as well as for promotion and career advancement. The report also explores variations in employer views based on age and level of educational attainment. AAC&U report.

State of St. Louis Workforce Reports
Understand the St. Louis job market through our in-depth reports, surveys, and infographic summaries. Authored by St. Louis Community College.

PTK Connect
Phi Theta Kappa’s FREE online search tool for transfer scholarships, colleges and career pathways. You do not have to be a member of PTK to use this. Non-members can create a free guest account.

Connect with Colleges: Organize your transfer search by choosing your favorite colleges. Evaluate transfer-friendliness ratings, compare college profiles, and discover scholarship opportunities to inform your decisions.
Connect with Scholarships: Research and compare scholarships to find the perfect scholarship just for you. Find a college willing to invest in you and increase the affordability of your transfer journey.
Connect with Career Pathways: Plan for your career in reverse. Investigate which academic majors align with your career interests while exploring salary averages and job availability in your chosen field.

Choosing and Paying for College
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