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START BY TAKING A FREE CAREER ASSESSMENT:  \nFocus 2 will help you discover and research occupations that match your skills, interests, and values. Start by [signing up for a user account at](signing up for a user account at www.sinclair.edu/focus2)[ www.sinclair.edu/focus2](signing up for a user account at www.sinclair.edu/focus2).  \nYou will need the access code Tartanpride  \nIf you need help signing up or taking the Focus 2, contact Academic Advising at 937-512-3700.  \n2. THEN DO SOME RESEARCH:  \nWho's Hiring- The Potential Earnings-What the Job Requires  \nCareer Connection  \n[https://careerconnection.sinclair.edu](https://careerconnection.sinclair.edu)  \nExplore careers, plan your path, gain experience, and complete a credential.  \nSinclair Library  \n[https://libguides.sinclair.edu/careers](https://libguides.sinclair.edu/careers)  \nFind average salaries, education levels, working conditions, and other information for various careers.  \nOhio Career Information System (OCIS) Username: Sinclaircoll Password: ohiocis03  \n[https://ocis.org/materials/portal/home](https://ocis.org/materials/portal/home)  \nSearch for job descriptions, required education, job outlook, and salary range. Build a portfolio and resume.  \nOhio Means Jobs  \n[https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com](https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com)  \nFind in-demand careers in Ohio and create an in-depth profile for your job search.  \nO*Net  \n[https://onetonline.org](https://onetonline.org)  \nExtensive information on careers. List of skills and jobs that match those skills.  \nOccupational Outlook Handbook [https://bls.gov/home](https://bls.gov/home)  \nIncludes education and training information, projected number of jobs, growth rate, and salary.  \nMy Next Move [https://mynextmove.org](https://mynextmove.org)  \nAn interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn about the tasks, skills, and salary information for over 900 different careers.  \nUnsure what to study?  \nCAREER EXPLORATION &  \nADVISING RESOURCES  \nPLAN  \n3. MEET WITH A CAREER ADVISOR AND COME PREPARED TO DISCUSS:  \nWhat top three careers stood out to you in your research?  \nWhat interested you most about these careers?(E.g. income, working conditions, helping people)  \nWhat areas of study best align with the careers you are most interested in?(Circle all that apply)  \nBusiness & IT  \nLiberal Arts & Social Sciences  \nCreative Arts  \nLaw & Public Safety  \nHealth Sciences  \nScience, Technology, Engineering, & Math  \nA Sinclair career advisor can help you further narrow down your career choice by discussing the questions above, answering questions you may have, and helping you understand your  \nassessment results. 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