Career Options

Whether you are exploring career options as a way to narrow down your choices for a college major or you are ready to join the workforce full- or part-time, NUVHS can assist you in exploring career possibilities.

NUVHS Career Center

It is never too soon to start thinking of -- and preparing for -- an exciting career. The National University Career Center offers NUVHS students access to customized services and assessments that help them get an early start on their vocations. 

The Career Center - National University
9393 Lightwave Avenue, #233A,
San Diego, CA 92123-1447
866-NU-ACCESS ext.7950 toll free
858-541-7950 direct
858-541-7996 fax
careerservices@nu.edu

Services available to NUVHS students include:

• Career Exploration – Learn about various career paths, employment options, and what it takes to enter a specific career field.
• Career Assessments – Like many students, you may feel uncertain about what career is right for you. We offer career, personality, and skill assessments to help you discover your strengths, assets, and work-setting preferences.
• One-on-One Career Counseling – You may have questions related to career paths, choosing a major, the viability of a degree, or just general career questions. Our trained counselors can help answer any career or college-going question you may have. Our valuable services are offered to you at no cost so make an appointment to talk with a counselor today.  Counseling sessions are available on-line or in person

Click here to visit the Career Center section of the National University website. 

Career Exploration Sites

• Career Zone
• The Fun Works
• MyFuture.com
• Career Toolbox (at myfuture.com)
• NextStepMag.com
• StreamingFuture.com
• Personality Tests Resource Page

National Job Search Sites

• FederalJobSearch.com
• America's Job Bank
• CareerBuilder.com
• EmploymentGuide.com
• Indeed.com
• SnagAJob.com
• JobBankUSA.com
• Job-Hunt.org
• JobWeb.com
• Monster.com
• Yahoo HotJobs
• USA Jobs (U.S. Federal Government Jobs)

California Job Search Sites

• CaliforniaJobs.com
• JobStar Central
• California Job Journal

Part-time and Seasonal Work for Teens

• CoolWorks.com
• GrooveJob.com
• Teens4Hire.org
• StudentJobs.gov
• Teen Job Search Tips

If you know of a great job search site you would like to submit to us for inclusion on this page, please fill out our contact form. 

Useful Links

• NUVHS Career Center
• Career Quick Sheets
• Teens4Hire.org