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Research possible occupations or majors in this pathfinder. You will find:
- general qualifications
- required education
- specialized skills
- duties and responsibilities
- salary range
- current job opportunities in the fields
FOCUS 2 - a self-paced, online career and education planning tool for college students and alumni. The access code needed to set up an account on FOCUS 2 is MaristRedFoxes. A Marist email address must be used to establish an account. Alumni without a Marist lifetime email account should contact the HELP Desk by telephone at 845-575-HELP or by sending an email to helpdesk@marist.edu.
Career Websites
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Marist Career Services Career Planning GuideA Guide to help with this whole process.
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Marist College Alumni Career NetworkConnect with Marist Alumni for career advice and more.
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Occupational Outlook HandbookFind the training and education needed for individual careers; earnings; expected job prospects; what workers do on the job; working conditions; and links to professional associations.
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The Bureau of Labor StatisticsLocate up-to-date information on employment and salaries nation-wide. You can also find links to books, such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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O*NETResearch the details of particular occupations.
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NY Career ZoneFollow your interests to logical career options. Includes videos.
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Career One StopBrowse different career options as well as typical salaries. Explore resume and interview tips. This is a resource for both jobseekers and employers.
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