Explore Career Options

Career & Employment Resources

For individuals focused on career preparation, skill-building, job placement and statewide workforce certifications.

  • Career Coaching (Resume and Cover Letter Reviews, Interview Prep, Job & Internship Search, etc.)
  • Career Assessments & Discovery
    • Strong Interest Inventory
      In-depth, research-backed assessment with a full report on occupations and majors that align with your interests. Requires a one-hour appointment with a career coach to receive the results.
    •  What Can I Do With a Major? 
      See a major’s career pathways, types of employers, info about specific jobs (bottom right), and job boards.
    • Life Values Inventory
      Clarify the values currently important to you and how to apply them. 
    • Career OneStop Values 
      What do you prioritize at work? Rank 20 cards and see matches to careers. 
    • O*Net Interest Profiler (U.S. Dept. of Labor):
      Identifies your strongest interest areas through a quick and easy assessment, based on the same theory and framework as the Strong Interest Inventory. Receive immediate results.
  • Job Simulations & Professional Tools
    • Job Simulations: Forage
      Forage is a free online platform offering virtual job simulations designed by top companies to help students explore career paths and build practical skills.
    • Micro-Internships: Parker Dewey
      Micro-internships are typically remote, short-term, paid, professional projects that are similar to tasks given to new hires or interns. 
    • Interview Practice: Big Interview
      Big Interview is a free online system that helps people improve their interview skills and confidence. It offers video training, practice interviews, and a question library.  
    • Professional Headshots: Iris Photobooth (Available at ELCS)

Need Direct Support

Jimmy Kendall, Director of Student Success

Missoula College
406-243-7840

jimmy1.kendall@umontana.edu