The Office of Career Development encourages undecided students to
explore their options. No matter where you are in your
career development, in order to make informed decisions, you need
information about yourself and about the world of work. A
variety of resources to assist you in your exploration process
are provided.
Focus 2 Career Assessment
FOCUS 2 is a self-paced, online career and education planning
tool for college students. It will enable you to self-assess your
career-relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and
areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment
results. FOCUS 2 also provides valuable occupation
information.
FOCUS 2 Provides:
- Career assessments
- Occupational information
- Videos about various career fields
- Career planning tools
- Career options by education level
- Side-by-side occupational comparisons
To optimize your use of FOCUS 2, be sure to:
Complete the Self-Assessment section within the program.
Schedule an appointment with the Office of Career Development to
review your results by calling 740.364.9578.
To Get Started with FOCUS 2
Returning users: Log
in now using the account you have already created.
First-time users: Create
a New Account Use the following ACCESS CODE when prompted –
COTC
Choose a username and password for future use. Be sure to
remember your personal username and password as the Office of
Career Development will not have it on file.
For more information on what FOCUS 2 assessment can do for you,
view this presentation. FOCUS 2 Career
Remember, choosing a program of study and career path is your own
responsibility and no assessment or career advisor can make these
difficult decisions for you. However, FOCUS 2 is a great place to
start and the Office of Career Development is here to help you
weigh your options.
Questions? Contact Gary Swisher, manager of career
development, at swisher.225@mail.cotc.edu.
What Can I Do With This Major
Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information
about your chosen field, this website will help. Learn typical
career areas and types of employers that hire in these fields, as
well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Continue your research through the websites provided.
What Can I Do With This Major? is produced by the University
of Tennessee’s Center for Career Development, and rights to use
the product are sold through a subscription. If your institution
is interested in purchasing a subscription, please visit
our Webstore for ordering information. If you are a
student, contact your school’s career center.
What Can I Do With
This Major
Experiential Learning – Students
Experiential learning involves the attainment of professional
experience through a variety of means. Formalized methods
may include internships, fieldwork, practicum, clinical
experiences, and service-learning. Such experiences may be
based within an academic program and credit-bearing, while others
may be a result of a student’s interest in his or her
professional development. Experiential learning also
includes informal approaches such as job shadowing, volunteerism,
campus leadership, and other co-curricular opportunities.
The message is clear, the attainment of a degree is not enough.
Employers are looking for new employees that have
knowledge, skills, and experience related to the field.
Students must be able to demonstrate the application of
these abilities and posses the “soft skills” that all
organizations are seeking. Participating in one or multiple
experiences while in college will help you reach your
professional goals.
The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical
College recognize the importance of experiential learning
opportunities for both the educational advancement of students
and the growth of host employers’ businesses and
organizations.
Experiential Learning Quick Links
