Career Exploration

Formerly Vault, Firsthand provides guides on key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career and getting your foot in the door. Each volume is loaded with up-to-date information on industry trends, employment and earnings statistics, and what employers look for in job candidates. There are also guides on interview preparation. This resource is provided thanks to the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement in the Cohen Career Center at William & Mary.

To access the guides for free, students must create a Firsthand account using their W&M email address.

Glassdoor provides an “inside look” at companies. Information on Glassdoor is often provided anonymously by current and former employees. Information on company culture, reviews and salaries can often be found. In addition, Glassdoor now has their own job posting platform where you can search for opportunities.

The Forage is  a free site that gives students access to project based learning, sponsored by various companies. It’s a great way to get exposure to a company and to learn a bit more about culture, as well as gain some skills.

These career guides are broken down into the five business major areas and intended to give students an overview of the accompanying career paths associated with each area.