Q. I am looking into career options. Is there someone available to help me figure this out? What tools are there to help me prepare and explore for different careers?

The UNCA Career Center is the place to go for up-to-date career guidance. They can help you explore career options, plan for the future, and develop best practices for job searching. Their services include virtual appointments (bookable through Handshake) and online resume and cover letter reviews. If you have any questions, please contact them at career@unca.edu. 

Ramsey Library also has several valuable resources for you: 

• Ferguson's Career Guidance Center
  This extensive database includes deep information on 140 different industries and career fields, planning guidance, profession outlooks, career Q&A video interviews with professionals, job search advice, education planning, and a career interest assessment. 

• Cypress Resume
  Easy-to-use résumé building tool with a built-in writing process and automatic formatting.

• LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic
  The LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic combined database is useful for those looking to improve their core academic skills and prepare for post graduate entrance exams and official occupational certifications. The database is organized into learning centers that contain practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books, articles and flashcards - all of which are modeled on content from the official tests. Preparatory materials for graduate School Admissions exams including the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MAT® and MCAT® are found in the PrepSTEP Academic section of the database. Offline study is also available by making use of free iOS and Android apps, but creating a personal account using the above link is necessary beforehand.

Let us know if you have any questions here: libanswers.unca.edu