Find the Right Fit
Choosing a career starts with a little self-examination. What are you good at? What do you like to do? What do you want to learn more about?
There are lots of great guides that can help you narrow down your career search. But why not start with this easy Career Interest Checklist questionnaire?
You also can get more information by contacting any of the resources listed below.
Virginia VIEW
Virginia VIEW has information on more than 300 different careers. For each career, you can find a detailed job description, education requirements, financial aid options, salaries, employment opportunities and the job outlook for the future.
Virginia VIEW offers services too—from help with your job search or resume to an amazing “College Search” service that matches you with schools that offer exactly what you’re looking for.
How can you get your hands on the Virginia VIEW information?
Take your pick:
- Call the Career Information Hotline at 1-800-542-5870
- Visit the Virginia VIEW Web site at http://www.vaview.vt.edu
Virginia View Web Site:
- College is Possible (Resources for parents, students and professionals)
- Financial Aid Information Site
- Free Scholarship Service Online (Fast Web)
- Virginia’s Pre-paid Tuition Plan
- Funding Your Education
- The College Hotline Index (USA Today)
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Free Student Loan Service
- Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)
VHHA Launches MyFirstDay.org
The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association has launched a new Web site designed for students, career changers and career counselors, http://www.myfirstday.org. The Web site provides short testimonials from health professionals about their first day on the job as well as key facts on health care careers, such as amount of patient interaction and physical activity, minimum education and average salary.
Sections within the site detail school locations, scholarship and tuition reimbursement availability, and suggested activities to plan a career in health care. Future postings will include job shadowing and camp opportunities for youth interested in health careers. The Web site can be accessed from the Career Center on the VHHA Web site at http://www.vhha.com.
Other Resources
Contact a career counselor at any public or private high school, college, university or community college. Check with the reference librarian at your local library, or stop by an adult education center or a Virginia Employment Commission Office.