Exploring Careers

Resources that can help you learn about career options and credentials needed for specific career paths include:

• Focus-2 Assessment:
  • If you’re not sure what career you would like to pursue, learn about career options relevant to your interests through the Focus-2 Assessment, which can be accessed on the Office of Career Advancement’s “Career Exploration” page here.
  • You could also consider registering for the 2 credit course, Career Planning and Development (INTR 01488).
    
• Research Options and Career Paths:
  • Learn more about careers related to specific majors at websites such as What Can I Do With  This Major and myplan.com.
  • Learn more about specific careers through the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook,  here. Their Career Outlook section here includes numerous articles about a wide variety of careers and career paths. 
• Seek Advice:
  • Meet with a career counselor in the Office of Career Advancement.
  • Speak with your academic advisor and faculty who teach in areas that interest you.
  • Conduct informational interviews with professionals working in the fields you’re considering.