As you complete this chapter of your life, the next steps can seem frightening. These resources are designed to help you navigate life after college. If you need guidance with your career, finances or health, these websites will answer all your questions.
Finding a job is the top priority for many recent college graduates. Check out these resources to explore different careers, expand your network and build a resume in order to score your ideal job.
If you are looking to get a job within the government, you can create a profile and apply for jobs directly on this website. It also provides resources for those with special circumstances (i.e. veterans, Native Americans, individuals with disabilities).
Expand your horizons by posting your accomplishments and making new connections on one of the top networking and job search websites available.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this job search website can help you explore possible careers, job openings and training opportunities near you.
Discover the CCI career paths available with your new degree, and investigate industry growth and trends that may give you a competitive edge in the hiring process.
Did you know you have access to career services even as an alum? The office offers resume help, interview prep, access to job and internship sources and more.
If you want to learn how to write a resume, create a cover letter and ace an interview all in one spot, check out this website for tips and tricks.
Financial planning is key when ensuring your earnings can fulfill your lifestyle. Maintaining a creating a budget, having financial literacy and maintaining good credit are healthy financial habits that can help you. Check out these resources for guidance.
When living on your own for the first time, it is important to make a spending plan that aligns with your income. This website from the Federal Trade Commission is designed to help you create a budget of your own.
Deciding where to start when creating a budget for the first time can be confusing, so this nonprofit provides a step-by-step budgeting guide for young people. In addition, the website offers a budgeting calculator where you can insert your own income and spending habits to create a personalized plan.
Don't know where to start when it comes to managing your financials? This website explains all the branches of financial literacy from tracking your spending and opening a credit card, to choosing a bank and starting your own account.
Credit scores can be important when applying for loans, which you may need to do when living on your own for the first time. Check out this website to learn more about what your credit score actually means.
Overall health is important to maintain for peak performance as you begin a new phase of your life. These health care and life insurance resources can provide more information.
Before purchasing your own life insurance, check out this website to learn the basics of why it is important and what type is right for you.
Understanding life insurance can be confusing, but this article aims to answer any questions you may have from "What does life insurance cover" to "How to choose a beneficiary."
You can be on your parents' insurance until your 26th birthday. However, this resource offers information on health insurance for people under 30 years of age, whether they choose to stay on their parents' plan or purchase their own.
SAMHSA offers a 24 hour helpline for individuals or families dealing with mental and substance abuse disorders. The free resource is a confidential treatment referral and information service designed to guide callers to the information and help they need.