Career Planning

Career Planning Tools

RUReady ND (North Dakota Career and Education Planning Tool)
Use this platform to explore careers, create a plan, and track progress toward your goals.
Access RUReady ND

Explore careers based on your interests
Build your high school and postsecondary plan
Track graduation progress
Plan for college, training, or the workforce

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Curious what a job is really like? --------> Job Shadow Application

Explore Career Options

My Next Move (Career Exploration Tool)
Find careers that match your interests and skills.
Explore careers with My Next Move

Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Learn about job duties, required education, salary, and job outlook.
View the Occupational Outlook Handbook

CareerOneStop (Career Planning Resource)
Access videos, tools, and information to support career planning.
Visit CareerOneStop

Explore Career Pathways

Apprenticeship.gov (Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships)
Learn about paid apprenticeship opportunities and skilled trades careers.
Explore apprenticeship opportunities

ExploreHealthCareers.org (Healthcare Careers)
Discover careers in healthcare and medical fields.
Learn about healthcare careers

Code.org (Computer Science Careers)
Explore careers in computer science and technology.
Explore computer science pathways

AgCareers.com (Agriculture Careers)
Explore careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources.
Explore agriculture careers

Job Search and Career Preparation

Monster (Job Search and Resume Tools)
Search for jobs, build a resume, and explore career advice.
Search jobs on Monster

USAJOBS (Federal Employment Opportunities)
Explore careers and job openings with the federal government.
Search federal jobs on USAJOBS

Career Assessments

Princeton Review Career Quiz
Identify careers that match your interests and strengths.
Take the Princeton Review career quiz

Job Shadowing

South High Juniors and Seniors are invited to apply for Job Shadowing through Fargo South's Career Center. Job Shadowing is an earned privilege that requires students to be:

Passing all classes,
Have no outstanding detentions,
Obtain parent permission,
Follow the Fargo South Job Shadow Code of Conduct.

Students who are interested in Job Shadowing need to submit the Job Shadow Application to the Career Center for placement. Brenda Koppy, Career Advisor, will contact you.

*Please note that not all job shadow requests can be arranged, due to employer confidentiality and liability issues.

Resume Writing and Job Application Support

Students can use the resources below to create a resume, prepare for job applications, and build professional skills.

Indeed Career Guide (Resume and Cover Letter Help)
Learn how to write a resume, format it correctly, and create a strong cover letter.
Learn how to write a resume on Indeed

ResumeGenius (Resume Examples and Templates)
View sample resumes and templates for different jobs and experience levels.
View resume examples and templates

Canva Resume Builder (Design and Formatting Tool)
Create a visually organized resume using customizable templates.
Create a resume using Canva

Purdue OWL (Professional Writing Resources)
Access detailed guidance on resume writing, formatting, and job search communication.
Access Purdue OWL resume resources

BigFuture by College Board (Resume and Career Planning)
Get tips on building a resume and preparing for college and career planning.
Explore resume tips on BigFuture