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CBU Career Services Resources

Career Toolbox
Handouts and information packets on career topics created by CBU Career Services staff.
Salary Calculator (Educate to Career) The National Association of Colleges & Employers offers the free Educate To Career Salary Calculator for students and alumni. Based on the specific criteria that you provide (degree, region, experience, etc.), the Salary Calculator will give you a current average offer in your market.

Contact Cathy Lantrip (email clantrip@cbu.edu) in the Career Center for access to these resources and more:

CBU Career Services
Career Services empowers CBU students and alumni by providing comprehensive career development services and resources to support them in securing meaningful post graduate goals.

Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep
Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep helps users learn about job paths using O*Net career exploration tools and receive personalized career and college recommendations. By creating a free account, users can create resumes and cover letters and search for positions. Students looking for a career or people looking to switch to another industry can explore schools and training programs and obtain advice on both finding a job or advancing an existing career. This database was formerly called Career Transitions.
Provided by TEL.

Films on Demand: Careers & Job Search
Collection of streaming videos on career exploration and career fields as well as job searching and job skills.

Career Outlook From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career Outlook articles provide data and information on a variety of topics—including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook Occupational Outlook Handbook, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics gives information on hundreds of jobs: training and education needed, expected earnings and prospects, and working conditions. Includes job search tips and information on job markets for each state.
BLS Wage Data by Area and Occupation Find data for the nation, regions, states, and metropolitan areas.