Research Guides: Careers: Careers

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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Average income, job outlook, training/education required and typical job duties.

VIDEO SERIES: Career Q & A: Professional Advice and Insight
Video interviews with professionals across multiple industries, giving viewers a no-nonsense account of topics such as: keys to success in the field, education and certification requirements, general workplace atmosphere, a typical day on the job, industry-specific challenges, what the future holds, advice for breaking into the profession, and more.
Glassdoor
Compare company reviews, salaries, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, and more.
My Next Move
Free, online career/interest inventory provided by the Department of Labor.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics: Includes salary range, job outlook, training, education, and more.

Vocational & Career Collection This link opens in a new window
Full text coverage for nearly 340 trade and industry-related periodicals.

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2020 by Richard N. Bolles
Call Number: HF5383 .B56 2019 (Northwest)
10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College, Revised by Bill Coplin
Call Number: LC1037.5 .C68 2012

Career Assistance at GTC

GTC Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) at GTC_CCPD@gvltec.edu or (864-250-8139) has the resources to learn about local jobs, salaries, and employers. You can also schedule an appointment for a resume critique and/or mock interview.

Career Assessment
PathwayU is our online platform which provides students with the opportunity to analyze their unique talents and skills while receiving valuable guidance in discovering their purpose, choosing a major, and finding meaningful career success.
Employment Assistance
The resources and assistance you need to search for a job and find success.
How to Build a Resume
Information on "How to Build a Resume".
GTC Online Job Board
1. Need an Account? Click "Sign up” in the white box if not registered.
2. On the "Sign Up" screen, Click in the box "USER TYPE"; then “I am” a dropdown list will appear; click either “a student” or "an alumnus
3. Enter Email Address (either school or personal)
4. You will be directed to “Student Registration” for you to finish the registration process.