The Mesa College Library Career Guide aims to empower students as they explore, research, and prepare for their future careers using trusted and diverse resources. For further assistance, please contact the Mesa College Career Services, which will direct you to their support services as well as other campus resources.
This guide provides students with lifelong research strategies, job search tools, and career literacy resources that reflect the dynamic and ever-evolving workforce landscape.
This guide aims to help you:
- Explore your interests and identify potential careers
- Utilize research tools to learn about industries, skills, and trends
- Connect with campus and community resources
If you need personalized support, please visit the Mesa College Career Services or Ask a Librarian for assistance with your research.
Explore these trusted tools to discover careers, match majors to job paths, research salaries, and plan your future with confidence.
Cacareerzone [You will need to create an account] Offers self-assessments, career exploration tools, and job market information tailored specifically for California students and job seekers.
My Next Move Helps users explore careers based on interests, browse job outlooks, and learn about required skills and education for various occupations.
Careeronestop Provides career assessments, wage and employment trends, job search tools, résumé guidance, and training opportunities sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
CalJOBS California’s workforce website offering job listings, career exploration tools, labor market information, and employment services for job seekers and employers.
Career Compass – SD Mesa A personalized tool created by Mesa’s Career Center to help you match your interests and values to a career path or major.
What Can I Do With This Major?
A comprehensive resource that links college majors to career areas, types of employers, and practical job strategies.
Career Coach – SD Mesa College
Offers detailed local data on wages, job demand, and training programs to help you explore careers and programs offered by community colleges.
SD Mesa College Careers Start Here
Explore career education programs across SD Mesa Colleges, and learn how to connect your skills to in-demand job sectors.
Take a free assessment to see what majors best match your academic strengths and career interests.
Discover inspiring stories and career interviews from professionals across different fields—great for students exploring nontraditional or passion-based paths.
Candid Career Via San Diego Miramar College
Watch short video interviews with working professionals sharing advice, career paths, and real-world job experiences.
The go-to source for job descriptions, required skills, education levels, and employment trends for nearly every occupation in the U.S.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Find national job outlooks, wage data, and employment projections organized by industry and occupation.
Compare salaries for accounting and finance careers across all 50 states to help plan your educational and financial future.
Mesa College Career Services
Connect with career counselors, explore internships, and get resume and interview help tailored for Mesa students.
Mesa Career Resources
A hub of curated tools, links, and worksheets to help you explore careers and build job readiness skills.
CalWORKS Support Services
Support services for students receiving CalWORKs, including academic counseling, job placement, and child care referrals.
Mesa Work Experience (Work-Based Learning)
Offers hands-on experiences, job shadowing, internships, and employer panels to prepare students for the workforce.
EDD | Employment Development Department (CA)
California’s primary resource for job listings, unemployment benefits, and workforce training programs.
Second Chance (formerly incarcerated)
A nonprofit that supports formerly incarcerated individuals with employment training, counseling, and reentry services.
UCSD Health Volunteer Program
Provides volunteer opportunities in hospital settings for students interested in healthcare careers.
City Year – Service Year Programs
National service program that places young adults in under-resourced schools to support students’ success and gain professional skills.