Resources by Major
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This page summarizes self-study training and research resources to learn about career options, research an employer/industry, develop career skills, or research salaries in the industry. You will find information about:
- General Career Resources
- Research a Company or an Industry
- General Career Advice
- Skills Development
- Salary Information
General Career Resources Heading link
What Can I Do With This Major? | Learn about possible career options that connect to particular majors. |
My Next Move | Learn about possible career options that connect to particular majors. |
Occupational Outlook Handbook | Research education requirements, earnings, job prospects, what employees do on the job, and working conditions for occupations/careers. |
Vault Career Insider | Research employers, industries and career subjects. Note: Users must create a login account. |
O*Net Online | Research occupational descriptions and data based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor. |
Career One Stop | Research occupational descriptions and data based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor. |
Jobscan | Jobscan is a tool that gives job seekers an instant analysis of how well their resume is tailored for a particular job and how it can be even better optimized for an ATS. |
Kanopy | Access free, on-demand video library containing variety of video materials including career "day in the life" videos. |
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Company or Industry Resources (UIC Library page) | Research a company or industry using recommended resources. |
Company or Industry News (UIC Library page) | Look up news about companies and/or industries using recommended resources. |
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The Muse | Access this website for wide range of career topics and advisement. |
The Balance Careers | Access this website for career advice on job searching, resume writing, salary negotiations, and other career planning topics. |
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Lynda.com | Lynda is now LinkedIn Learning. Get access to 1,200+ online courses to build skills including career development. Access available for FREE with UIC login. |
UIC Career Services Career Planning Guide | Use the online career guide developed by UIC Career Services containing job search tips, sample resumes and cover letters, and career advice. |
UIC Career Readiness eLearning Modules | Access 5 short online modules on the common career topics, now available on YouTube :
You may also access these modules on UIC Blackboard - Career Readiness 101 module. |
Career Podcasts | Use CareerBuilder.com's list of recommended career podcasts featuring career experts and recruiters discussing career and job search topics. |
LinkedIn Learning | Get access to 1,200+ online courses to build skills including career development. Access available for FREE with UIC login. |
UIC Career Services YouTube Videos | Watch these videos created by UIC Career Services outlining tips and advice on career topics. |
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NACE Salary Calculator | Research salaries based on college, location, & other factors based on data sourced from federal databases. |
Job Star Central | Find other salary websites through this reference site. |
Glassdoor.com | Access online resource summarizing companies as well as submitted company reviews (by current/prior employees), salaries, job listings, and more. |
Salary.com | A catalogue of free courses addressing key elements of the compensation agenda. |
Payscale | A comprehensive resource for prepping for your next salary negotiation. |
LinkedIn Salary | Explore how salaries vary by industry, company size, education level and field of study. |