If you are considering what EGCC program is best for you, EGCC Career Development is here to help! For the most personalized experience, email the appropriate Career Development Coordinator or Peer Career Mentor to schedule an appointment. For individual research, see below for some helpful resources.
Self-Assessments can be an invaluable resource for Major Exploration if used properly. The best way to use the below resources is not a list of careers that you should / should not do, but rather as an educational tool to learn about new job titles you may not be familiar with.
If you are ever unsure about how to understand a career assessment, please reach out to a Career Development Coordinator to discuss more.
You may have some direction on your next career steps, but aren't sure which of a few paths to pick. The below resources provide tangible knowledge including day-to-day responsibilities, payscale data, and the size of the job market.
My Plan includes a Career Database, free and low cost assessments, colleges and majors you could transfer into after EGCC, and more!
O*Net provides detailed summaries of jobs as well as a quick career assessment
The US BLS also maintains detailed data on growing job markets and salary expectations in their Occupational Outlook Handbook
Totally lost on where to start? The EGCC Library provides access to a full-length self-assessment in Peterson's Test and Career Prep database. Please see the Peterson's Test and Career Prep FAQ to get started.
Meyer's and Briggs Personality Test
Strengthfinders 2.0 Test
ManpowerGroup is a Fortune 500 company Eastern Gateway Community College collaborates on to find students major-relevant job opportunities upon graduation. In addition to job boards and county-specific Talent Agents, Manpower provides assessments to help identify what key skills and learning styles you can bring to the table.
